As
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2023
Registration
No. 333-
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
Form
S-3
REGISTRATION
STATEMENT
UNDER
THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FG
Group Holdings Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada |
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47-0587703 |
(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization) |
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(I.R.S.
employer
identification
number) |
5960
Fairview Road, Suite 275
Charlotte,
North Carolina 28210
(704)
994-8279
(Address,
including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
Mark
Roberson
Chief
Executive Officer
5960
Fairview Road, Suite 275
Charlotte,
North Carolina 28210
(704)
994-8279
(Name,
address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
The
Commission is requested to send copies of all communications to:
Mitchell
S. Nussbaum, Esq.
Angela
M. Dowd, Esq.
Loeb
& Loeb LLP
345
Park Avenue
New
York, NY 10054
Phone:
(212) 407-4000
Fax:
(212) 407-4990
Approximate
date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
If
the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check
the following box. ☐
If
any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the
Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following
box. ☒
If
this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the
following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same
offering. ☐
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this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the
Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐
If
this Form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction I.D. or a post-effective amendment thereto that shall become effective
upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 462(e) under the Securities Act, check the following box. ☐
If
this Form is a post-effective amendment to a registration statement filed pursuant to General Instruction I.D. filed to register additional
securities or additional classes of securities pursuant to Rule 413(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box. ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting
company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”
“smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
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accelerated filer |
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filer |
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If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐
The
registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the
registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective
in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date
as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
The
information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting
an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
SUBJECT
TO COMPLETION, DATED MAY 8- 2023
PROSPECTUS
$50,000,000
FG
Group Holdings Inc.
Common
Stock
Preferred
Stock
Senior
Debt Securities
Subordinated
Debt Securities
Depositary
Shares
Units
Warrants
We
may from time to time offer up to $50,000,000 of the securities listed above in one or more offerings in amounts, at prices and on terms
determined at the time of such offering or offerings. When we use the term “securities” in this prospectus, we mean any of
the securities we may offer with this prospectus, unless we say otherwise.
This
prospectus provides you with a general description of the securities and the general manner in which such securities may be offered.
The specific terms of any securities to be offered, and the specific manner in which they may be offered, will be described in a supplement
to this prospectus or incorporated into this prospectus by reference. You should read this prospectus and any supplement carefully before
you invest. Each prospectus supplement will indicate if the securities offered thereby will be listed or quoted on a securities exchange
or quotation system.
We
may offer and sell the securities described in this prospectus and any prospectus supplement to or through one or more underwriters,
dealers and agents, or directly to purchasers, or through a combination of these methods. If any underwriters, dealers or agents are
involved in the sale of any of the securities, their names and any applicable purchase price, fee, commission or discount arrangement
between or among them will be set forth, or will be calculable from the information set forth, in the applicable prospectus supplement.
See the sections of this prospectus entitled “About this Prospectus” and “Plan of Distribution” for more information.
No securities may be sold without delivery of this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement describing the method and terms
of the offering of such securities.
INVESTING
IN OUR SECURITIES INVOLVES RISKS. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ CAREFULLY THE RISKS WE DESCRIBE IN THIS PROSPECTUS AND IN ANY ACCOMPANYING
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT, AS WELL AS THE RISK FACTORS THAT ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THIS PROSPECTUS FROM OUR FILINGS MADE WITH
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. SEE “RISK FACTORS” ON PAGE 4 OF THIS PROSPECTUS.
Our
common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol “FGH”. On May 5, 2023 the last reported sale price of
our common stock on the NYSE American was $1.90 per share.
As
of May 8, 2023, the aggregate market value of our outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates was $27,102,616, based
on 19,469,649 shares of outstanding common stock, of which 12,489,685 shares were held by non-affiliates, and a per share price of $2.17,
based on the closing sale price of our common stock on March 17, 2023. Pursuant to General Instruction I.B.6 of Form S-3,
in no event will we sell securities pursuant to this registration statement in a public primary offering with a value of more than one-third
of the aggregate market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates in any 12-month period, so long as the aggregate market value
of our common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $75,000,000. In the event that subsequent to the effective date of this registration
statement, the aggregate market value of our outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates equals or exceeds $75,000,000, then the
one-third limitation on sales shall not apply to additional sales made pursuant to this registration statement. We have not sold any
securities pursuant to General Instruction I.B.6 of Form S-3 during the 12 calendar months prior to, and including, the date of this
registration statement.
You
should carefully read this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement and the information described under the headings “Where
You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation by Reference” before you invest in any of these securities. This
prospectus may not be used to sell securities in a primary offering by us unless it is accompanied by a prospectus supplement that describes
the securities being offered.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved the securities we may be offering
or determined that this prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The
date of this prospectus is _____________, 2023
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
ABOUT
THIS PROSPECTUS
This
prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, using a “shelf”
registration process. By using a shelf registration statement, we may sell securities from time to time and in one or more offerings
up to a total dollar amount of $50,000,000 as described in this prospectus. Each time that we offer and sell securities, we will provide
a prospectus supplement to this prospectus that contains specific information about the securities being offered and sold and the specific
terms of that offering. We may also authorize one or more free writing prospectuses to be provided to you that may contain material information
relating to these offerings. The prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus may also add, update or change information contained
in this prospectus with respect to that offering. If there is any inconsistency between the information in this prospectus and the applicable
prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus, you should rely on the prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus, as applicable.
Before purchasing any securities, you should carefully read both this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement (and any applicable
free writing prospectuses), together with the additional information described under the heading “Where You Can Find More Information;
Incorporation by Reference.”
We
have not authorized any other person to provide you with any information or to make any representations other than those contained in
this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement or any free writing prospectuses prepared by or on behalf of us or to which we
have referred you. We take no responsibility for, and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others
may give you. We will not make an offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should
assume that the information appearing in this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement to this prospectus is accurate only
as of the date on its respective cover, that the information appearing in any applicable free writing prospectus is accurate only as
of the date of that free writing prospectus, and that any information incorporated by reference is accurate only as of the date of the
document incorporated by reference, unless we indicate otherwise. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects
may have changed since those dates. This prospectus incorporates by reference, and any prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus
may contain and incorporate by reference, market data and industry statistics and forecasts that are based on independent industry publications
and other publicly available information. Although we believe these sources are reliable, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness
of this information and we have not independently verified this information. In addition, the market and industry data and forecasts
that may be included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, any prospectus supplement or any applicable free writing prospectus
may involve estimates, assumptions and other risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, including those
discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” contained in this prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement and any applicable
free writing prospectus, and under similar headings in other documents that are incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Accordingly,
investors should not place undue reliance on this information.
Unless
we state otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references in this prospectus to “we,” “our,” “us,”
or “the Company” are to FG Group Holdings Inc., a Nevada corporation, together with our consolidated subsidiaries.
CAUTIONARY
STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference into it contains not only historical information,
but also forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). In addition, forward-looking statements may be made in
press releases, orally, at conferences, on the Company’s website, or otherwise, by or on behalf of the Company. Statements that
are not historical are forward-looking and reflect expectations for future Company performance. These statements often use words such
as “anticipates,” “targets,” “expects,” “hopes,” “estimates,” “intends,”
“plans,” “goal,” “believes,” “continue” and other similar expressions or future or conditional
verbs such as “will,” “may,” “might,” “should,” “would” and “could.”
These statements involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and are often beyond
the Company’s control. For these statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements
contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Any
statements in this prospectus or incorporated herein by reference that are not based upon historical fact are forward-looking statements
and represent our best judgment as to what may occur in the future. Forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown
risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those discussed in the “Risk Factors” section contained in Item 1A
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and the following risks and uncertainties: the Company’s
ability to maintain and expand its revenue streams to compensate for the lower demand for the Company’s digital cinema products
and installation services; potential interruptions of supplier relationships or higher prices charged by suppliers; the Company’s
ability to successfully compete and introduce enhancements and new features that achieve market acceptance and that keep pace with technological
developments; the Company’s ability to successfully execute its capital allocation strategy or achieve the returns it expects from
these holdings; the Company’s ability to maintain its brand and reputation and retain or replace its significant customers; challenges
associated with the Company’s long sales cycles; the impact of a challenging global economic environment or a downturn in the markets;
the effects of economic, public health, and political conditions that impact business and consumer confidence and spending, including
rising interest rates, periods of heightened inflation and market instability, the outbreak of any highly infectious or contagious diseases,
such as COVID-19 and its variants or other health epidemics or pandemics, and armed conflicts, such as the ongoing military conflict
in Ukraine and related sanctions; economic and political risks of selling products in foreign countries (including tariffs); risks of
non-compliance with U.S. and foreign laws and regulations, potential sales tax collections and claims for uncollected amounts; cybersecurity
risks and risks of damage and interruptions of information technology systems; the Company’s ability to retain key members of management
and successfully integrate new executives; the Company’s ability to complete acquisitions, strategic investments, entry into new
lines of business, divestitures, mergers or other transactions on acceptable terms, or at all; the impact of economic, public health
and political conditions on the companies in which the Company holds equity stakes; the Company’s ability to utilize or assert
its intellectual property rights; the impact of natural disasters and other catastrophic events, whether natural, man-made, or otherwise
(such as the outbreak of any highly infectious or contagious diseases, or armed conflict); the adequacy of the Company’s insurance;
the impact of having a controlling stockholder; and vulnerability to fluctuation in the Company’s stock price.
Although
we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, in reading this prospectus and the documents
incorporated into this prospectus by reference, you should consider the factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors”
contained in this prospectus in evaluating any forward-looking statements and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements. Each forward-looking statement is made and applies only as of the date of the particular statement, and we are not obligated
to update, withdraw, or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You
should consider these risks when reading any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributed or attributable to
us or to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this section entitled “Cautionary Statement
Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”
FG
GROUP HOLDINGS INC.
We
are a holding company with diverse business activities. We operate Strong Entertainment, which
has a leadership position in supplying projection screens and related products and services to the cinema exhibition and entertainment
industry. We have capital allocated to equity holdings in three companies and also operate a technology incubator and co-working facility
in Alpharetta, Georgia where we also own the land and building.
We
believe Strong Entertainment has established a leadership position in the entertainment industry, providing mission critical products
and services to cinema exhibitors and entertainment venues for over 90 years. We intend to focus on growing and increasing the scope,
scale and value of our Strong Entertainment operating business.
We
have been focused on improving operating performance and positioning the group for accelerated growth following a period of COVID-19
related industry disruptions. Entering 2023, management is focused on growth opportunities, including a combination of organic growth
and expansion through strategic transactions in the Entertainment business.
As
part of that strategy, the Company announced plans to establish the Strong Entertainment business as a separate publicly listed company.
Following the planned separation, the operations of the Strong Entertainment operating segment are expected to become part of a newly
established British Columbia corporation, Strong Global Entertainment, Inc. (“Strong Global Entertainment”). Strong Global
Entertainment filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and intends to commence
an initial public offering of its common shares to raise additional capital to support its growth plans. If successful, we expect to
apply to have the Strong Global Entertainment common shares trade on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol “SGE” following
the initial public offering, and the Company expects to continue to be the majority shareholder of Strong Global Entertainment.
The
Company also continues to evaluate capital allocation opportunities. As of December 31, 2022, the Company held equity stakes in three
separate companies. Firefly Systems, Inc. (“Firefly”) operates a media network and digital advertising solutions on taxi
and rideshare vehicles. FG Financial Holdings LLC, (“FGF Holdings”) which owns common and preferred shares of FG Financial
Group, Inc. (“FGF”), which operates as a reinsurance and asset management holding company focused on collateralized and loss
capped reinsurance and merchant banking, and GreenFirst Forest Products Inc (“GreenFirst”), a leading producer in the Canadian
timber market. In February 2022, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Digital Ignition, LLC, completed the purchase of the
land and building housing its Digital Ignition business in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Fundamental
Global GP, LLC (“Fundamental Global”), the entities that it manages, its other affiliates, and the directors and officers
of the Company and their affiliates together held approximately 34.6% of the Company’s outstanding stock as of May __, 2023. In
some cases, entities managed by Fundamental Global may acquire positions in the same public companies as the Company. Fundamental Global’s
entities currently hold positions in FGF Holdings and GreenFirst.
We
are a Nevada corporation. Our principal executive offices are located at 5960 Fairview Road, Suite 275, Charlotte, North Carolina 28210,
and our telephone number at this address is (704) 994-8279. Our website is www.fg.group. Information contained on, or that may
be accessible through, our website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this prospectus.
RISK
FACTORS
An
investment in our securities involves various risks. Before making an investment in our securities, you should carefully consider the
risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, and any subsequently
filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K (other than, in each case, information furnished rather than filed),
which are incorporated herein by reference, as well as the information contained in this prospectus and in any prospectus supplements
relating to particular offers of securities. Any of those risk factors could significantly and adversely affect our business, prospects,
financial condition and results of operations, and the trading price of our securities. Although we describe, and will describe, what
we believe to be the principal risks related to our Company and the securities we offer, we can also be affected by risks we do not anticipate
or do not think will have a material effect upon us.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
Unless
otherwise indicated in a prospectus supplement relating to a specific offering, we intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of securities
by us under this prospectus for general corporate purposes, which may include working capital, capital expenditures, operational purposes
and potential acquisitions.
The
intended application of proceeds from the sale of any particular offering of securities using this prospectus will be described in the
accompanying prospectus supplement relating to such offering. The precise amount and timing of the application of these proceeds will
depend on our funding requirements and the availability and costs of other funds.
DESCRIPTION
OF CAPITAL STOCK
The
following summary of the material terms of our securities is not intended to be a complete summary of the rights and preferences of such
securities. We urge you to read our articles of incorporation (the “Articles of Incorporation”) and bylaws (the “Bylaws”)
in their entirety for a complete description of the rights and preferences of our securities, copies of which have been filed with the
SEC. These documents are also incorporated by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
Authorized
Capital
The
Company’s authorized capital stock consists of 50,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Common
Stock”), and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Preferred Stock”).
Under
Nevada law, stockholders generally are not personally liable for a corporation’s acts or debts.
Exchange
and Trading Symbol
The
Common Stock is listed for trading on the NYSE American under the trading symbol “FGH.”
Rights
and Preferences
All
outstanding shares of Common Stock are duly authorized, fully paid and nonassessable. Holders of shares of Common Stock have no conversion,
preemptive or subscription rights, and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Common Stock. The rights,
preferences and privileges of the holders of Common Stock are subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders
of shares of any series of Preferred Stock that the Company may designate and issue in the future.
In
the event of the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in
the assets legally available for distribution to stockholders after the payment of all of the Company’s known debts and liabilities
and after adequate provision has been made for each class of stock having preference over the Common Stock, if any.
Voting
Rights
Holders
of Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters to be voted on by the stockholders. There is no
cumulative voting with respect to the election of directors. Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the holders of
Common Stock. Except as otherwise required by law, all other matters brought to a vote of the holders of Common Stock are determined
by a majority of the votes cast and, except as may be provided with respect to any other outstanding class or series of the Company’s
stock, the holders of shares of Common Stock possess the exclusive voting power.
Dividends
Subject
to preferences that may be applicable to any then outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, the holders of Common Stock are entitled to
receive dividends, if any, as may be declared from time to time by the Company’s Board of Directors out of legally available funds.
Preferred
Stock
The
Board of Directors of the Company is authorized, subject to any limitations prescribed by applicable law and without further approval
or action by the holders of Common Stock, to issue shares of Preferred Stock in one or more series. The Board of Directors may fix the
designation, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each such series and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof,
including dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, liquidation preferences and sinking fund terms. The
Company has no outstanding shares of Preferred Stock.
The
rights of the holders of Common Stock will generally be subject to the prior rights of the holders of any outstanding shares of Preferred
Stock with respect to dividends, liquidation preferences and other matters.
Anti-Takeover
Effects of Provisions of Nevada Law and the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Nevada
Revised Statutes (as amended, the “NRS”)
Business
Combinations
The
“business combination” provisions of Sections 78.411 to 78.444, inclusive, of the Nevada Revised Statutes, or NRS, generally
prohibit a Nevada corporation with at least 200 stockholders from engaging in various “combination” transactions with any
interested stockholder for a period of two years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder,
unless the transaction is approved by the board of directors prior to the date the interested stockholder obtained such status or the
combination is approved by the board of directors and thereafter is approved at a meeting of the stockholders by the affirmative vote
of stockholders representing at least 60% of the outstanding voting power held by disinterested stockholders, and extends beyond the
expiration of the two-year period, unless:
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combination was approved by the board of directors prior to the person becoming an interested stockholder or the transaction by which
the person first became an interested stockholder was approved by the board of directors before the person became an interested stockholder
or the combination is later approved by a majority of the voting power held by disinterested stockholders; or |
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if
the consideration to be paid by the interested stockholder is at least equal to the highest of: (a) the highest price per share paid
by the interested stockholder within the two years immediately preceding the date of the announcement of the combination or in the
transaction in which it became an interested stockholder, whichever is higher, (b) the market value per share of common stock on
the date of announcement of the combination and the date the interested stockholder acquired the shares, whichever is higher, or
(c) for holders of preferred stock, the highest liquidation value of the preferred stock, if it is higher. |
A
“combination” is generally defined to include mergers or consolidations or any sale, lease exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer,
or other disposition, in one transaction or a series of transactions, with an “interested stockholder” having: (a) an aggregate
market value equal to 5% or more of the aggregate market value of the assets of the corporation, (b) an aggregate market value equal
to 5% or more of the aggregate market value of all outstanding shares of the corporation, (c) 10% or more of the earning power or net
income of the corporation, and (d) certain other transactions with an interested stockholder or an affiliate or associate of an interested
stockholder.
In
general, an “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owns (or within two years,
did own) 10% or more of a corporation’s voting stock. The statute could prohibit or delay mergers or other takeover or change in
control attempts and, accordingly, may discourage attempts to acquire our Company even though such a transaction may offer our stockholders
the opportunity to sell their stock at a price above the prevailing market price.
Control
Share Acquisitions
The
“control share” provisions of Sections 78.378 to 78.3793, inclusive, of the NRS apply to “issuing corporations”
that are Nevada corporations with at least 200 stockholders, including at least 100 stockholders of record who are Nevada residents,
and that conduct business directly or indirectly in Nevada. The control share statute prohibits an acquirer, under certain circumstances,
from voting its shares of a target corporation’s stock after crossing certain ownership threshold percentages, unless the acquirer
obtains approval of the target corporation’s disinterested stockholders. The statute specifies three thresholds: one-fifth or more
but less than one-third, one-third but less than a majority, and a majority or more, of the outstanding voting power. Generally, once
an acquirer crosses one of the above thresholds, those shares in an offer or acquisition and acquired within 90 days thereof become “control
shares” and such control shares are deprived of the right to vote until disinterested stockholders restore the right. These provisions
also provide that if control shares are accorded full voting rights and the acquiring person has acquired a majority or more of all voting
power, all other stockholders who do not vote in favor of authorizing voting rights to the control shares are entitled to demand payment
for the fair value of their shares in accordance with statutory procedures established for dissenters’ rights.
The
effect of the Nevada control share statutes is that the acquiring person, and those acting in association with the acquiring person,
will obtain only such voting rights in the control shares as are conferred by a resolution of the stockholders at an annual or special
meeting. The Nevada control share law, if applicable, could have the effect of discouraging takeovers of our Company. A corporation may
elect to not be governed by, or “opt out” of, the control share provisions by making an election in its articles of incorporation
or bylaws, provided that the opt-out election must be in place on the 10th day following the date an acquiring person has acquired a
controlling interest, that is, crossing any of the three thresholds described above. The Articles of Incorporation do not contain any
specific provisions that depart from the provisions of the NRS but the Bylaws expressly elect not to be governed by these provisions
of the NRS. Accordingly, the control share statutes will not be applicable to us unless our Bylaws are amended in accordance with applicable
law and the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation to remove our election to opt out of the application of the statutes.
Articles
of Incorporation and Bylaws
The
Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws include anti-takeover provisions that:
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authorize
the Board of Directors, without further action by the stockholders, to issue shares of Preferred Stock in one or more series, and
with respect to each series, to fix the number of shares constituting that series, and establish the rights and terms of that series; |
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establish
advance notice procedures for stockholders to submit nominations of candidates for election to the Board of Directors to be brought
before a stockholders meeting; |
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allow
the Company’s directors to establish the size of the Board of Directors and fill vacancies on the Board created by an increase
in the number of directors (subject to the rights of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock to elect additional directors under
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require
the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of all of the then-outstanding shares of capital stock
of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors in order to remove a director or the entire Board of Directors
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not provide stockholders cumulative voting rights with respect to director elections; and |
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provide
that the Company’s Bylaws may be amended by the Board of Directors without stockholder approval; provided, however, that the
stockholders may amend the Bylaws only with the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of all of
the then-outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors. |
Provisions
of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws may delay or discourage transactions involving an actual or potential change
in the Company’s control or change in the Company’s Board of Directors or management, including transactions in which stockholders
might otherwise receive a premium for their shares or transactions that the Company’s stockholders might otherwise deem to be in
their best interests. Therefore, these provisions could adversely affect the price of our common stock.
Authorized
and Unissued Shares
The
Company’s authorized and unissued shares of Common Stock are available for future issuance without stockholder approval except
as may otherwise be required by applicable stock exchange rules or Nevada law. The Company may issue additional shares for a variety
of purposes, including future offerings to raise additional capital, to fund acquisitions and as employee and consultant compensation.
The existence of authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock could render more difficult, or discourage an attempt, to obtain control
of the Company by means of a proxy contest, tender offer, merger or otherwise.
The
issuance of shares of Preferred Stock by the Company could have certain anti-takeover effects under certain circumstances, and could
enable the Board of Directors to render more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of the Company by means of a merger,
tender offer, or other business combination transaction directed at the Company by, among other things, placing shares of Preferred Stock
with investors who might align themselves with the Board of Directors.
Transfer
Agent and Registrar
The
transfer agent for the shares of the Company’s common stock is Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood,
NY 11717.
DESCRIPTION
OF DEPOSITARY SHARES
We
may issue depositary receipts representing interests, which are called depositary shares, in shares of our common stock or of particular
series of preferred stock. If we did that, we would deposit the common or preferred stock which is the subject of depositary shares with
a depositary, which would hold that common or preferred stock for the benefit of the holders of the depositary shares, in accordance
with a deposit agreement between the depositary and us. The holders of depositary shares would be entitled to all the rights and preferences
of the common or preferred stock to which the depositary shares relate, including dividend, voting, conversion, redemption and liquidation
rights, to the extent of their interests in that common or preferred stock.
While
the deposit agreement relating to common stock or a particular series of preferred stock may have provisions applicable solely to common
stock or that series of preferred stock, all deposit agreements relating to common or preferred stock we issue would include the following
provisions:
Dividends
and Other Distributions. Each time we pay a cash dividend or make any other type of cash distribution with regard to the common stock
or to the preferred stock of a series, the depositary will distribute to the holder of record of each depositary share relating to that
common stock or to that series of preferred stock, an amount equal to the dividend or other distribution per depositary share the depositary
receives. If there is a distribution of property other than cash, the depositary either will distribute the property to the holders of
depositary shares in proportion to the depositary shares held by each of them, or the depositary will, if we approve, sell the property
and distribute the net proceeds to the holders of the depositary shares in proportion to the depositary shares held by them.
Withdrawal
of Common or Preferred Stock. A holder of depositary shares will be entitled to receive, upon surrender of depositary receipts representing
depositary shares, the number of shares of the applicable common stock or series of preferred stock, and any money or other property,
to which the depositary shares relate.
Redemption
of Depositary Shares. Whenever we redeem shares of a series of preferred stock held by a depositary, the depositary will be required
to redeem, on the same redemption date, depositary shares relating, in total, to the number of shares of that series held by the depositary
which we redeem, subject to the depositary’s receiving the redemption price of those shares. If fewer than all the depositary shares
relating to a series are to be redeemed, the depositary shares to be redeemed will be selected by lot or by another method we determine
to be equitable.
Voting.
Any time we send a notice of meeting or other materials relating to a meeting to the holders of common stock or a series of preferred
stock to which depositary shares relate, we will provide the depositary with sufficient copies of those materials so they can be sent
to all holders of record of the applicable depositary shares, and the depositary will send those materials to the holders of record of
the depositary shares on the record date for the meeting. The depositary will solicit voting instructions from holders of depositary
shares and will vote or not vote the common or preferred stock to which the depositary shares relate in accordance with those instructions.
Liquidating
Distributions. Upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holder of each depositary share will be entitled to what the
holder of the depositary share would have received if the holder had owned the number of shares of common stock or of the series of preferred
stock which is represented by the depositary share.
Conversion.
If shares of a series of preferred stock are convertible into common stock or other of our securities or property, holders of depositary
shares relating to that series of preferred stock will, if they surrender depositary receipts representing depositary shares with appropriate
instructions to convert them, receive the shares of common stock or other securities or property into which the number of shares of the
series of preferred stock to which the depositary shares relate could at the time be converted.
Amendment
and Termination of a Deposit Agreement. We and the depositary may amend a deposit agreement, except that an amendment which materially
and adversely affects the rights of holders of depositary shares, or would be materially and adversely inconsistent with the rights granted
to the holders of common stock or the series of preferred stock to which they relate, will have to be approved by holders of at least
two-thirds of the applicable depositary shares. No amendment will impair the right of a holder of depositary shares to surrender the
depositary receipts evidencing those depositary shares and receive the common or preferred stock to which they relate, except as required
to comply with law. We may terminate a deposit agreement with the consent of holders of a majority of the depositary shares to which
it relates. Upon termination of a deposit agreement, the depositary will make the shares of common or preferred stock to which the depositary
shares issued under the deposit agreement relate available to the holders of those depositary shares. A deposit agreement will automatically
terminate if:
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outstanding depositary shares to which it relates have been withdrawn, redeemed or converted, or |
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depositary has made a final distribution to the holders of the depositary shares issued under the deposit agreement upon our liquidation,
dissolution or winding up. |
Miscellaneous.
There will be provisions (i) requiring the depositary to forward to holders of record of depositary shares any reports or communications
from us which the depositary receives with respect to the common or preferred stock to which the depositary shares relate, (ii) regarding
compensation of the depositary, (iii) regarding resignation of the depositary, (iv) limiting our liability and the liability of the depositary
under the deposit agreement (usually to failure to act in good faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct) and (v) indemnifying the
depositary against certain possible liabilities.
DESCRIPTION
OF DEBT SECURITIES
General
We
will issue the debt securities offered by this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement under an indenture to be entered
into between us and the trustee identified in the applicable prospectus supplement. The terms of the debt securities will include those
stated in the indenture and those made part of the indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, (the “Trust
Indenture Act”) as in effect on the date of the indenture. We have filed a copy of the form of indenture as an exhibit to the registration
statement in which this prospectus is included. The indenture will be subject to and governed by the terms of the Trust Indenture Act.
We
may offer under this prospectus up to an aggregate principal amount of $50,000,000 in debt securities, or if debt securities are issued
at a discount, or in a foreign currency, foreign currency units or composite currency, the principal amount as may be sold for an aggregate
public offering price of up to $50,000,000. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, the debt securities will
represent our direct, unsecured obligations and will rank equally with all of our other unsecured indebtedness.
The
debt securities, if and when issued, will be direct, unsecured obligations of our company and may be either senior debt securities or
subordinated debt securities. We may issue debt securities in one or more issuances or series. An indenture, or a supplemental indenture,
will set forth specific terms of each issue or series of debt securities. There will be prospectus supplements relating to particular
issues or series of debt securities. Each prospectus supplement will describe:
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title of the debt securities and whether the debt securities are senior or subordinated debt securities; |
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total principal amount of the debt securities we are offering by that prospectus supplement; |
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the
date or dates on which principal of the debt securities will be payable and the amount of principal which will be payable; |
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the
rate or rates (which may be fixed or variable) at which the debt securities will bear interest, if any, or contingent interest, if
any, as well as the dates from which interest will accrue, the dates on which interest will be payable, the persons to whom interest
will be payable, if other than the registered holders on the record date, and the record date for the interest payable on any payment
date; |
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currency in which principal and interest, and any premium, will be payable; |
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the
place or places where principal, premium, if any, and interest, if any, on the debt securities will be payable and where debt securities
which are in registered form can be presented for registration of transfer or exchange; |
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any
provisions regarding our right to prepay debt securities or of holders to require us to prepay debt securities; |
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the
right, if any, of holders of the debt securities to convert them into common stock or other securities, including any contingent
conversion provisions; |
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any
provisions requiring or permitting us to make payments to a sinking fund which will be used to redeem debt securities or a purchase
fund which will be used to purchase debt securities; |
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the
percentage of the principal amount of the debt securities which is payable if maturity of the debt securities is accelerated because
of a default; |
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any
special or modified events of default or covenants with respect to the debt securities; and |
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other material terms of the debt securities. |
We
may issue discount debt securities that provide for an amount less than the stated principal amount to be due and payable upon acceleration
of the maturity of such debt securities in accordance with the terms of the indenture. We may also issue debt securities in bearer form,
with or without coupons. If we issue discount debt securities or debt securities in bearer form, we will describe material U.S. federal
income tax considerations and other material special considerations which apply to these debt securities in the applicable prospectus
supplement.
We
may issue debt securities denominated in or payable in a foreign currency or currencies or a foreign currency unit or units. If we do,
we will describe the restrictions, elections, and general tax considerations relating to the debt securities and the foreign currency
or currencies or foreign currency unit or units in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Registrar
and Paying Agent
The
debt securities may be presented for registration of transfer or for exchange at the corporate trust office of the security registrar
or at any other office or agency that we maintain for those purposes. In addition, the debt securities may be presented for payment of
principal, interest and any premium at the office of the paying agent or at any office or agency that we maintain for those purposes.
Conversion
or Exchange Rights
Debt
securities may be convertible into or exchangeable for shares of our common stock. The terms and conditions of conversion or exchange
will be stated in the applicable prospectus supplement. The terms will include, among others, the following:
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conversion or exchange price; |
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conversion or exchange period; |
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provisions
regarding the convertibility or exchangeability of the debt securities, including who may convert or exchange; |
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events
requiring adjustment to the conversion or exchange price; |
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provisions
affecting conversion or exchange in the event of our redemption of the debt securities; and |
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anti-dilution provisions, if applicable. |
Registered
Global Securities
If
we decide to issue debt securities in the form of one or more global securities, then we will register the global securities in the name
of the depositary for the global securities or the nominee of the depositary, and the global securities will be delivered by the trustee
to the depositary for credit to the accounts of the holders of beneficial interests in the debt securities.
The
prospectus supplement will describe the specific terms of the depositary arrangement for debt securities of a series that are issued
in global form. None of us, the trustee, any payment agent or the security registrar will have any responsibility or liability for any
aspect of the records relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests in a global debt security or for maintaining,
supervising or reviewing any records relating to these beneficial ownership interests.
No
Protection in the Event of a Change of Control
The
indenture does not have any covenants or other provisions providing for a put or increased interest or otherwise that would afford holders
of our debt securities additional protection in the event of a recapitalization transaction, a change of control or a highly leveraged
transaction. If we offer any covenants or provisions of this type with respect to any debt securities covered by this prospectus, we
will describe them in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Covenants
Unless
otherwise indicated in this prospectus or the applicable prospectus supplement, our debt securities will not have the benefit of any
covenants that limit or restrict our business or operations, the pledging of our assets or the incurrence by us of indebtedness. We will
describe in the applicable prospectus supplement any material covenants in respect of a series of debt securities.
Merger,
Consolidation or Sale of Asset
The
form of indenture provides that we will not consolidate with or merge into any other person or convey, transfer, sell or lease our properties
and assets substantially as an entirety to any person, unless:
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are the surviving person of such merger or consolidation, or if we are not the surviving person, the person formed by the consolidation
or into or with which we are merged or the person to which our properties and assets are conveyed, transferred, sold or leased, is
a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the U.S., any state or the District of Columbia or a corporation or comparable
legal entity organized under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction and has expressly assumed all of our obligations, including the payment
of the principal of and, premium, if any, and interest on the debt securities and the performance of the other covenants under the
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immediately
before and immediately after giving effect to the transaction on a pro forma basis, no event of default, and no event which, after
notice or lapse of time or both, would become an event of default, has occurred and is continuing under the indenture. |
Events
of Default and Remedies
Unless
otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, the following events will be events of default under the indenture with
respect to debt securities of any series:
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fail to pay any principal or premium, if any, when it becomes due; |
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fail to pay any interest within 30 days after it becomes due; |
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fail to observe or perform any other covenant in the debt securities or the indenture for 60 days after written notice specifying
the failure from the trustee or the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities
of that series; and |
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certain
events involving bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of us or any of our significant subsidiaries. |
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trustee may withhold notice to the holders of the debt securities of any series of any default, except in payment of principal of or
premium, if any, or interest on the debt securities of a series, if the trustee considers it to be in the best interest of the holders
of the debt securities of that series to do so.
If
an event of default (other than an event of default resulting from certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization) occurs,
and is continuing, then the trustee or the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities
of any series may accelerate the maturity of the debt securities. If this happens, the entire principal amount, plus the premium, if
any, of all the outstanding debt securities of the affected series plus accrued interest to the date of acceleration will be immediately
due and payable. At any time after the acceleration, but before a judgment or decree based on such acceleration is obtained by the trustee,
the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of outstanding debt securities of such series may rescind and annul such acceleration
if:
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events of default (other than nonpayment of accelerated principal, premium or interest) have been cured or waived; |
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lawful interest on overdue interest and overdue principal has been paid; and |
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rescission would not conflict with any judgment or decree. |
In
addition, if the acceleration occurs at any time when we have outstanding indebtedness that is senior to the debt securities, the payment
of the principal amount of outstanding debt securities may be subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment of any amounts due
under the senior indebtedness, in which case the holders of debt securities will be entitled to payment under the terms prescribed in
the instruments evidencing the senior indebtedness and the indenture.
If
an event of default resulting from certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization occurs, the principal, premium and interest
amount with respect to all of the debt securities of any series will be due and payable immediately without any declaration or other
act on the part of the trustee or the holders of the debt securities of that series.
The
holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of a series will have the right to waive any existing default
or compliance with any provision of the indenture or the debt securities of that series and to direct the time, method and place of conducting
any proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee, subject to certain limitations specified in the indenture.
No
holder of any debt security of a series will have any right to institute any proceeding with respect to the indenture or for any remedy
under the indenture, unless:
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holder gives to the trustee written notice of a continuing event of default; |
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holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of the affected series make a written request
and offer reasonable indemnity to the trustee to institute a proceeding as trustee; |
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trustee fails to institute a proceeding within 60 days after such request; and |
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holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of the affected series do not give the trustee
a direction inconsistent with such request during such 60-day period. |
These
limitations do not, however, apply to a suit instituted for payment on debt securities of any series on or after the due dates expressed
in the debt securities.
We
will periodically deliver certificates to the trustee regarding our compliance with our obligations under the indenture.
Modification
of an Indenture
From
time to time, we and the trustee may, without the consent of holders of the debt securities of one or more series, amend the indenture
or the debt securities of one or more series, or supplement the indenture, for certain specified purposes, including:
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provide that the surviving entity following a change of control permitted under the indenture will assume all of our obligations
under the indenture and debt securities; |
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provide for certificated debt securities in addition to uncertificated debt securities; |
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comply with any requirements of the SEC under the Trust Indenture Act; |
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to
provide for the issuance of and establish the form and terms and conditions of debt securities of any series as permitted by the
indenture; |
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cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, or make any other change that does not materially and adversely affect the rights of
any holder; and |
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appoint a successor trustee under the indenture with respect to one or more series. |
From
time to time we and the trustee may, with the consent of holders of at least a majority in principal amount of an outstanding series
of debt securities, amend or supplement the indenture or the debt securities series, or waive compliance in a particular instance by
us with any provision of the indenture or the debt securities. We may not, however, without the consent of each holder affected by such
action, modify or supplement the indenture or the debt securities or waive compliance with any provision of the indenture or the debt
securities in order to:
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the amount of debt securities whose holders must consent to an amendment, supplement, or waiver to the indenture or such debt security; |
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reduce
the rate of or change the time for payment of interest or reduce the amount of or postpone the date for payment of sinking fund or
analogous obligations; |
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reduce
the principal of or change the stated maturity of the debt securities; |
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make
any debt security payable in money other than that stated in the debt security; |
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change
the amount or time of any payment required or reduce the premium payable upon any redemption, or change the time before which no
such redemption may be made; |
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waive
a default in the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the debt securities or a redemption payment; |
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waive
a redemption payment with respect to any debt securities or change any provision with respect to redemption of debt securities; or |
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any other action otherwise prohibited by the indenture to be taken without the consent of each holder affected by the action. |
Defeasance
of Debt Securities and Certain Covenants in Certain Circumstances
The
indenture permits us, at any time, to elect to discharge our obligations with respect to one or more series of debt securities by following
certain procedures described in the indenture. These procedures will allow us either:
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defease and be discharged from any and all of our obligations with respect to any debt securities except for the following obligations
(which discharge is referred to as “legal defeasance”); |
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register the transfer or exchange of such debt securities; |
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to
replace temporary or mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen debt securities; |
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compensate and indemnify the trustee; |
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maintain an office or agency in respect of the debt securities and to hold monies for payment in trust; or |
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be released from our obligations with respect to the debt securities under certain covenants contained in the indenture, as well
as any additional covenants which may be contained in the applicable supplemental indenture (which release is referred to as “covenant
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order to exercise either defeasance option, we must irrevocably deposit with the trustee or other qualifying trustee, in trust for that
purpose:
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U.S.
Government Obligations (as described below) or Foreign Government Obligations (as described below) that through the scheduled payment
of principal and interest in accordance with their terms will provide money; or |
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combination of money and/or U.S. Government Obligations and/or Foreign Government Obligations sufficient in the written opinion of
a nationally-recognized firm of independent accountants to provide money; |
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in each case specified above, provides a sufficient amount to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest, if any, on the debt
securities of the series, on the scheduled due dates or on a selected date of redemption in accordance with the terms of the indenture.
In
addition, defeasance may be effected only if, among other things:
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in
the case of either legal or covenant defeasance, we deliver to the trustee an opinion of counsel, as specified in the indenture,
stating that as a result of the defeasance neither the trust nor the trustee will be required to register as an investment company
under the Investment Company Act of 1940; |
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in
the case of legal defeasance, we deliver to the trustee an opinion of counsel stating that we have received from, or there has been
published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling to the effect that, or there has been a change in any applicable federal income
tax law with the effect that (and the opinion shall confirm that), the holders of outstanding debt securities will not recognize
income, gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes solely as a result of such legal defeasance and will be subject to U.S.
federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner, including as a result of prepayment, and at the same times as would have
been the case if legal defeasance had not occurred; |
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in
the case of covenant defeasance, we deliver to the trustee an opinion of counsel to the effect that the holders of the outstanding
debt securities will not recognize income, gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of covenant defeasance and
will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case
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other conditions described in the indenture are satisfied. |
If
we fail to comply with our remaining obligations under the indenture and applicable supplemental indenture after a covenant defeasance
of the indenture and applicable supplemental indenture, and the debt securities are declared due and payable because of the occurrence
of any undefeased event of default, the amount of money or U.S. Government Obligations or Foreign Government Obligations on deposit with
the trustee could be insufficient to pay amounts due under the debt securities of the affected series at the time of acceleration. We
will, however, remain liable in respect of these payments.
The
term “U.S. Government Obligations” as used in the above discussion means securities that are direct obligations of or non-callable
obligations guaranteed by the United States of America for the payment of which obligation or guarantee the full faith and credit of
the United States of America is pledged.
The
term “Foreign Government Obligations” as used in the above discussion means, with respect to debt securities of any series
that are denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars, (1) direct obligations of the government that issued or caused to be issued
such currency for the payment of which obligations its full faith and credit is pledged or (2) obligations of a person controlled or
supervised by or acting as an agent or instrumentality of such government the timely payment of which is unconditionally guaranteed as
a full faith and credit obligation by that government, which in either case under clauses (1) or (2), are not callable or redeemable
at the option of the issuer.
Regarding
the Trustee
We
will identify the trustee with respect to any series of debt securities in the prospectus supplement relating to the applicable debt
securities. You should note that if the trustee becomes a creditor of ours, the indenture and the Trust Indenture Act limit the rights
of the trustee to obtain payment of claims in certain cases, or to realize on certain property received in respect of any such claim,
as security or otherwise. The trustee and its affiliates may engage in, and will be permitted to continue to engage in, other transactions
with us and our affiliates. If, however, the trustee acquires any “conflicting interest” within the meaning of the Trust
Indenture Act, it must eliminate such conflict or resign.
The
holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding debt securities of any series may direct the time, method and place
of conducting any proceeding for exercising any remedy available to the trustee. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the
trustee, in the exercise of its rights and powers, must use the degree of care and skill of a prudent person in the conduct of his or
her own affairs. Subject to that provision, the trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the
indenture at the request of any of the holders of the debt securities, unless they have offered to the trustee reasonable indemnity or
security.
No
Individual Liability of Incorporators, Stockholders, Officers or Directors
Each
indenture provides that no incorporator and no past, present or future stockholder, officer or director of our Company or any successor
corporation in those capacities will have any individual liability for any of our obligations, covenants or agreements under the debt
securities or such indenture.
Governing
Law
The
indentures and the debt securities will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
DESCRIPTION
OF WARRANTS
We
may issue warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, debt securities or units. Each issue of warrants will
be the subject of a warrant agreement which will contain the terms of the warrants. In the event that we issue warrants, we will distribute
a prospectus supplement with regard to each issue of warrants. Each prospectus supplement will describe, as to the warrants to which
it relates:
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securities which may be purchased by exercising the warrants (which may be common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, debt
securities or units consisting of two or more of those types of securities); |
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exercise price of the warrants (which may be wholly or partly payable in cash or wholly or partly payable with other types of consideration); |
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period during which the warrants may be exercised; |
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any
provision adjusting the securities which may be purchased on exercise of the warrants and the exercise price of the warrants in order
to prevent dilution or otherwise; |
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place or places where warrants can be presented for exercise or for registration of transfer or exchange; and |
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other material terms of the warrants. |
Exercise
of Warrants
Each
warrant will entitle the holder of the warrant to purchase for cash the amount of common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, debt
securities or units at the exercise price stated or determinable in the applicable prospectus supplement for the warrants. Warrants may
be exercised at any time up to the close of business on the expiration date shown in the applicable prospectus supplement, unless otherwise
specified in such prospectus supplement. After the close of business on the expiration date, unexercised warrants will become void. Warrants
may be exercised as described in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Until
a holder exercises the warrants to purchase any securities underlying the warrants, the holder will not have any rights as a holder of
the underlying securities by virtue of ownership of warrants.
DESCRIPTION
OF UNITS
We
may issue securities in units, each consisting of two or more types of securities. For example, we might issue units consisting of a
combination of debt securities and warrants to purchase common stock. If we issue units, the prospectus supplement relating to the units
will contain the information described above with regard to each of the securities that is a component of the units. In addition, each
prospectus supplement relating to units will:
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state
how long, if at all, the securities that are components of the units must be traded in units, and when they can be traded separately; |
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whether we will apply to have the units traded on a securities exchange or securities quotation system; and |
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describe
how, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the purchase price paid for the units is to be allocated among the component securities. |
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
We
may sell the securities offered through this prospectus and applicable prospectus supplements in one or more of the following ways from
time to time: (i) to or through underwriters or dealers, (ii) directly to one or more purchasers, including our affiliates, (iii) through
agents, (iv) through a combination of any these methods, or (v) through any other method permitted by applicable law.
In
addition, the manner in which we may sell some or all of the securities covered by this prospectus, includes, without limitation, through:
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“at the market” offering, within the meaning of Rule 415(a)(4) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the “Securities
Act,” to or through a market maker or into an existing trading market on an exchange or otherwise; |
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block trade in which a broker-dealer will attempt to sell as agent, but may position or resell a portion of the block, as principal,
in order to facilitate the transaction; |
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purchases
by a broker-dealer, as principal, and resale by the broker-dealer for its account; |
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brokerage transactions and transactions in which a broker solicits purchasers; or |
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The
securities may be distributed at a fixed price or prices, which may be changed, based on market prices prevailing at the time of sale,
prices related to the prevailing market prices, or negotiated prices. The prospectus supplement relating to an offering of securities
will set forth the terms of such offering, including:
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name or names of any underwriters or agents; |
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name or names of any managing underwriter or underwriters; |
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name or names of any broker/dealers or placement agents; |
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purchase price of the securities; |
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any
over-allotment options under which underwriters may purchase additional securities; |
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net proceeds from the sale of the securities; |
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delayed delivery arrangements; |
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underwriting discounts, commissions and other items constituting underwriters’ compensation; |
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initial public offering price; |
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discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers; |
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commissions paid to agents; and |
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securities exchange or market on which the securities may be listed. |
Sale
Through Underwriters or Dealers
Only
underwriters named in a prospectus supplement are underwriters of the securities offered by such prospectus supplement.
If
underwriters are used in the sale, the underwriters will acquire the securities for their own account, including through underwriting,
purchase, security lending or repurchase agreements with us. The underwriters may resell the securities from time to time in one or more
transactions, including negotiated transactions. Underwriters may sell the securities in order to facilitate transactions in any of our
other securities (described in this prospectus or otherwise), including other public or private transactions and short sales. Underwriters
may offer securities to the public either through underwriting syndicates represented by one or more managing underwriters or directly
by one or more firms acting as underwriters without a syndicate. Unless otherwise indicated in a prospectus supplement, the obligations
of the underwriters to purchase the securities will be subject to certain conditions, and the underwriters will be obligated to purchase
all the offered securities if they purchase any of them. The underwriters may change from time to time any public offering price and
any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers.
If
dealers are used in the sale of securities offered through this prospectus, we will sell the securities to them as principals. The dealers
may then resell those securities to the public at varying prices determined by the dealers at the time of resale. The prospectus supplement
will include the names of the dealers and the terms of the transaction.
The
maximum compensation or discount to be received by any FINRA member or independent broker-dealer will not be greater than 8% for the
sale of any securities being registered hereunder pursuant to Rule 415 of the Securities Act.
Direct
Sales and Sales Through Agents
We
may sell the securities offered through this prospectus directly. In this case, no underwriters or agents would be involved. Such securities
may also be sold through agents designated from time to time. Any applicable prospectus supplement will name any agent involved in the
offer or sale of the offered securities and will describe any commissions payable to the agent. Unless otherwise indicated in the prospectus
supplement, any agent will agree to use its reasonable best efforts to solicit purchases for the period of its appointment.
We
may sell the securities directly to institutional investors or others who may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of the
Securities Act with respect to any sale of those securities. The terms of any such sales will be described in a prospectus supplement.
Delayed
Delivery Contracts
If
an applicable prospectus supplement indicates, we may authorize agents, underwriters or dealers to solicit offers from certain types
of institutions to purchase securities at the public offering price under delayed delivery contracts. These contracts would provide for
payment and delivery on a specified date in the future. The contracts would be subject only to those conditions described in the prospectus
supplement. The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the commission payable for solicitation of those contracts.
Market
Making, Stabilization and Other Transactions
We
may elect to list offered securities on an exchange or in the over-the-counter market. Any underwriters that we use in the sale of offered
securities may make a market in such securities, but may discontinue such market making at any time without notice. Therefore, we cannot
assure you that the securities will have a liquid trading market.
Certain
persons participating in an offering may engage in overallotment, stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering transactions and penalty
bids in accordance with rules and regulations under the Exchange Act. Overallotment involves the sale in excess of the offering size,
which create a short position. Stabilizing transactions involve bids to purchase the underlying security in the open market for the purpose
of pegging, fixing or maintaining the price of the securities. Syndicate covering transactions involve purchases of the securities in
the open market after the distribution has been completed in order to cover syndicate short positions.
Penalty
bids permit the underwriters to reclaim a selling concession from a syndicate member when the securities originally sold by the syndicate
member are purchased in a syndicate covering transaction to cover syndicate short positions. Stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering
transactions and penalty bids may cause the price of the securities to be higher than it would be in the absence of the transactions.
The underwriters may, if they commence these transactions, discontinue them at any time.
General
Information
Agents,
underwriters, and dealers may be entitled, under agreements entered into with us, to indemnification by us against certain liabilities,
including liabilities under the Securities Act. Our agents, underwriters, and dealers, or their affiliates, may be customers of, engage
in transactions with or perform services for us in the ordinary course of business.
LEGAL
MATTERS
Holland
& Hart LLP, Las Vegas, Nevada, Loeb & Loeb LLP, New York, New York, or other counsel selected by the Company with regard to a
particular offering, who will be named in the prospectus supplement relating to that offering, will pass upon the validity of any securities
we offer by this prospectus. If the validity of any securities is also passed upon by counsel for the underwriters of an offering of
those securities, that counsel will be named in the prospectus supplement relating to that offering.
EXPERTS
The
consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021,
respectively, incorporated in this prospectus by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2022, have been so incorporated in reliance on the report of Haskell & White LLP, an independent registered public accounting
firm, incorporated herein by reference, given on the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We
are subject to the information reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and, in accordance with these requirements, we file annual,
quarterly and current reports, proxy statements, information statements, and other information with the SEC. Our SEC filings are available
to the public over the Internet at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, we provide free access to these materials through
our website, www.fg.group, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are filed with or furnished to the SEC. Information contained
on, or that may be accessible through, our website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this prospectus.
We
have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-3 relating to the securities covered by this prospectus and any prospectus
supplement. This prospectus is a part of the registration statement and does not contain all the information in the registration statement.
Whenever a reference is made in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement to a contract or other document, the reference is only a
summary and you should refer to the exhibits that are a part of the registration statement for a copy of the contract or other document.
You may review a copy of the registration statement through the SEC’s website.
INCORPORATION
BY REFERENCE
The
SEC allows us to incorporate by reference information in this document. This means that we can disclose important information to you
by referring you to documents that we have previously filed with the SEC or documents that we will file with the SEC in the future. The
information incorporated by reference is considered to be an important part of this prospectus, except for any information that is superseded
by information that is included directly in this document.
We
are incorporating by reference in this prospectus the following documents which we have previously filed with the SEC (other than any
portions of the Current Reports on Form 8-K that were furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 or 7.01 of Form 8-K or other applicable SEC rules):
(1) |
Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed on March 16, 2023 (File No. 001-13906); and |
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the
description of our shares of common stock contained in our Registration Statement on Form 8-A, as filed with the SEC on September
22, 2004 (File No. 001-13906), including any amendment or report filed for the purpose of updating such description. |
Whenever
after the date of filing the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, and until all of the securities to which this
prospectus relates have been sold or the offering is otherwise terminated, we file reports or documents under Section 13(a), 13(c), 14
or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, those reports and documents will be deemed to be part of this prospectus from the time they are filed.
Any statements made in this prospectus or in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus will
be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this prospectus to the extent that a statement contained in this prospectus or
in any subsequently filed document that is also incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus modifies or
supersedes the statement. Nothing in this prospectus will be deemed to incorporate information furnished by us on Form 8-K that under
the rules of the SEC, is not deemed “filed” for purposes of the Exchange Act.
You
may request, without charge, a copy of any incorporated document (excluding exhibits, unless we have specifically incorporated an exhibit
in an incorporated document) by writing or telephoning us at our principal executive offices at the following address:
FG
Group Holdings Inc.
Attention:
Investor Relations
5960
Fairview Road, Suite 275
Charlotte,
North Carolina 28210
(704)
994-8279
$50,000,000
FG
Group Holdings Inc.
Common
Stock
Preferred
Stock
Senior
Debt Securities
Subordinated
Debt Securities
Depositary
Shares
Units
Warrants
PROSPECTUS
PART
II
INFORMATION
NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item
14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
The
following table sets forth the various costs and expenses to be paid by us in connection with the sale and distribution of the securities
being registered, other than underwriting discounts and commissions. All amounts shown are estimates except for the registration fee
required by the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
SEC registration fee | |
$ | 5307.80 | |
Accounting fees and expenses | |
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FINRA filing fees | |
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Legal fees and expenses | |
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Fees and expenses of the trustee | |
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Transfer agent fees and expenses | |
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Depositary fees and expenses | |
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Warrant agent fees and expenses | |
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Printing expenses | |
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Miscellaneous | |
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Total | |
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These
fees are calculated based on the securities offered and the number of issuances and accordingly cannot be estimated at this time. |
Item
15. Indemnification of Directors and Officers
The
Company is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada. Section 78.138 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) provides
that, subject to certain exceptions under Nevada law, or unless the Articles of Incorporation or an amendment thereto provide for greater
individual liability, a director or officer is not individually liable to the Company or its stockholders or creditors for any damages
as a result of any act or failure to act in his or her capacity as a director or officer unless it is proven that (i) the director’s
or officer’s act or failure to act constituted a breach of his or her fiduciary duties as a director or officer and (ii) the breach
of those duties involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law. The Company’s Bylaws further provide that
a director shall not be personally liable for monetary damages for any action taken, or failure to take any action, unless (i) the director
breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office as provided in the NRS; and (ii) the breach or failure to perform constituted
self-dealing, willful misconduct or recklessness. In addition, the Company’s Articles of Incorporation provide that the personal
liability of the directors of the Company is eliminated to the fullest extent permitted by the NRS.
Under
Section 78.7502 of the NRS, the Company may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened,
pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, except an action by or in
the right of the Company, by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, or is
or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture,
trust or other enterprise, against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually
and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the action, suit or proceeding, if such person: (i) is not liable pursuant to
Section 78.138 of the NRS; or (ii) acted in good faith and in a manner which he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to
the best interests of the Company, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the conduct
was unlawful. Further, the Company may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened,
pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that the
person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director,
officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses, including
amounts paid in settlement and attorneys’ fees actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the defense or
settlement of the action or suit, if such person: (i) is not liable pursuant to NRS Section 78.138; or (ii) acted in good faith and in
a manner which he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company. However, indemnification may
not be made for any claim, issue or matter as to which such a person has been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be liable
to the Company or for amounts paid in settlement to the Company, unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action or
suit was brought or other court of competent jurisdiction determines upon application that in view of all the circumstances of the case,
the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court deems proper. Under Section 78.751 of the NRS,
to the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of
any action, suit or proceeding subject to the Nevada indemnification laws, or otherwise in defense of any such claim, issue or matter,
the Company is required to indemnify him or her against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred by
him or her in connection with the defense. The Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws comply with the Nevada law as set
forth above.
As
permitted by Nevada law, the Company’s Bylaws authorize the Company to advance expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred
by a director or officer in defending any civil or criminal action or proceeding in advance of the final disposition of the action or
proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the director or officer to repay the amount if it is ultimately determined
that the director or officer is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company.
Indemnification,
unless ordered by a court pursuant to Section 78.7502 of the NRS or for the advancement of expenses as described above, may not be made
to or on behalf of any director or officer if a final adjudication establishes that the director’s or officer’s acts or omissions
involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of the law and was material to the cause of action.
The
Company is authorized under Nevada law to purchase and maintain insurance or make other financial arrangements on behalf of any person
who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director,
officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, for any liability asserted
against him or her and liability and expenses incurred by him or her in his or her capacity as a director, officer, employee or agent,
or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the Company has the authority to indemnify him or her against such liability
and expenses.
Under
the terms of the Company’s directors’ and officers’ liability and company reimbursement insurance policies, directors
and officers of the Company are insured against certain liabilities, including liabilities arising under the Securities Act. We may in
the future enter into agreements with our directors and officers to provide contractual indemnification in addition to the indemnification
provided in our Bylaws.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons
pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against
public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
Item
16. Exhibits
Exhibit
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Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 19, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on December 23, 2022) |
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Delaware Certificate of Merger, as filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on December 21, 2022. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on December 23, 2022). |
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Nevada Articles of Merger, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on December 21, 2022. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on December 23, 2022). |
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Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of FG Group Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on December 23, 2022). |
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To
be filed by amendment or as an exhibit to a document incorporated by reference into this registration statement at a later date in
connection with a specific offering. |
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To
be filed separately pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, if applicable. |
Item
17. Undertakings
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The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes: |
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To
file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement: |
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To
include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933; |
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To
reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set
forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if
the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end
of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)
if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set
forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement. |
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To
include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement
or any material change to such information in the registration statement; |
provided
however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii) and (a)(1)(iii) of this section do not apply if the registration statement is on Form
S-3 and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with
or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that
are incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that
is part of the registration statement.
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That,
for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed
to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall
be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. |
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To
remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the
termination of the offering. |
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That,
for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser: |
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Each
prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the
date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and |
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Each
prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on
Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii) or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required
by section 10(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the
earlier of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities
in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is
at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities
in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed
to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. |
provided,
however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in
a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration
statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that
was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately
prior to such effective date.
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That,
for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution
of the securities: The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant
to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities
are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller
to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser: |
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Any
preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule
424; |
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Any
free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by
the undersigned registrant; |
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The
portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant
or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and |
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Any
other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser. |
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The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing
of the registrant’s annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where
applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating
to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering
thereof. |
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The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to deliver or cause to be delivered with the prospectus, to each person to whom the prospectus
is sent or given, the latest annual report to security holders that is incorporated by reference in the prospectus and furnished
pursuant to and meeting the requirements of Rule 14a-3 or Rule 14c-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and, where interim
financial information required to be presented by Article 3 of Regulation S-X are not set forth in the prospectus, to deliver, or
cause to be delivered to each person to whom the prospectus is sent or given, the latest quarterly report that is specifically incorporated
by reference in the prospectus to provide such interim financial information. |
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Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion
of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore,
unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of
expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action,
suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered,
the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court
of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and
will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. |
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If
and when applicable, the Registrant hereby further undertakes to file an application for the purpose of determining the eligibility
of the trustee to act under subsection (a) of Section 310 of the Trust Indenture Act in accordance with the rules and regulations
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 305(b)(2) of the Trust Indenture Act. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all
of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Charlotte, State of North Carolina, on May 8, 2023.
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FG
Group Holdings Inc. |
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By: |
/s/
Mark D. Roberson |
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Mark
D. Roberson |
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Chief
Executive Officer |
Power
of Attorney
Each
of the undersigned, whose signature appears below, hereby constitutes and appoints Mark D. Roberson and Todd R. Major and each of them,
as his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to do any and all acts
and things and execute, in the name of the undersigned, any and all instruments which said attorney-in-fact and agent may deem necessary
or advisable in order to enable the Company to comply with the Securities Act and any requirements of the SEC in respect thereof, in
connection with the filing with the SEC of this Registration Statement on Form S-3 under the Securities Act, including specifically but
without limitation, power and authority to sign the name of the undersigned to such Registration Statement, and any amendments to such
Registration Statement (including post-effective amendments), and to file the same with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection
therewith, with the SEC, to sign any and all applications, registration statements, notices or other documents necessary or advisable
to comply with applicable state securities laws, and to file the same, together with other documents in connection therewith with the
appropriate state securities authorities, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent, full power and authority to do and to perform
each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully and to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his substitute,
may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities
and on the dates indicated.
Signature |
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in Which Signed |
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Date |
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/s/
Mark D. Roberson |
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Chief
Executive Officer |
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May
8, 2023 |
Mark
D. Roberson |
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(Principal
Executive Officer) |
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/s/
Todd R. Major |
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Chief
Financial Officer |
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May
8, 2023 |
Todd
R. Major |
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Financial Officer) |
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/s/
D. Kyle Cerminara |
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Non-Executive
Chairman |
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May
8, 2023 |
D.
Kyle Cerminara |
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/s/
William J. Gerber |
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Director |
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May
8, 2023 |
William
J. Gerber |
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/s/
Charles T. Lanktree |
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Director |
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May
8, 2023 |
Charles
T. Lanktree |
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/s/
Robert J. Roschman |
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Director |
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May
8, 2023 |
Robert
J. Roschman |
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/s/
Michael C. Mitchell |
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Director |
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May
8, 2023 |
Michael
C. Mitchell |
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/s/
Ndamukong Suh |
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Director |
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May
8, 2023 |
Ndamukong
Suh |
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/s/
Larry G. Swets |
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Director |
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May
8, 2023 |
Larry
G. Swets |
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