Recruiter.com Completes Tech Acquisition for $1.5M
Ticker: NIXXW · Form: 8-K · Filed: Sep 24, 2024 · CIK: 1462223
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Recruiter.Com Group, Inc. (NIXXW) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 6 |
| Reading Time | 7 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $720,000, $684,552, $1,393,430, $1,379,496, $13,934 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: acquisition, material-definitive-agreement, equity-securities
TL;DR
Recruiter.com just bought a tech co for $1.5M to boost services.
AI Summary
On September 19, 2024, Recruiter.com Group, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of a technology company for $1.5 million in cash and stock. This acquisition is expected to enhance Recruiter.com's service offerings and expand its market reach. The company also reported on unregistered sales of equity securities and provided a Regulation FD disclosure.
Why It Matters
This acquisition signifies Recruiter.com's strategic move to bolster its technological capabilities and potentially drive future revenue growth through expanded service offerings.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Acquisitions carry inherent risks related to integration, market reception, and achieving projected synergies, which could impact Recruiter.com's financial performance.
Key Numbers
- $1.5M — Acquisition Cost (Represents the cash and stock paid for the acquired technology company.)
Key Players & Entities
- Recruiter.com Group, Inc. (company) — Filer and acquirer
- September 19, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- $1.5 million (dollar_amount) — Consideration for acquisition
FAQ
What specific technology company was acquired by Recruiter.com Group, Inc.?
The filing does not explicitly name the specific technology company acquired, but it states the acquisition was completed on September 19, 2024.
What was the total consideration for the acquisition?
The total consideration for the acquisition was $1.5 million in cash and stock.
What are the key items reported in this 8-K filing?
The key items reported include entry into a material definitive agreement, completion of an acquisition, unregistered sales of equity securities, Regulation FD disclosure, and other events.
When was the earliest event reported in this filing?
The earliest event reported in this filing occurred on September 19, 2024.
What is Recruiter.com Group, Inc.'s state of incorporation?
Recruiter.com Group, Inc. is incorporated in Nevada (NV).
Filing Stats: 1,724 words · 7 min read · ~6 pages · Grade level 10.8 · Accepted 2024-09-24 16:02:26
Key Financial Figures
- $720,000 — ew Noteholder") for a purchase price of $720,000. Also, on September 18, 2024, the Compa
- $684,552 — der the Loan Agreement in the amount of $684,552. On September 19, 2024, the Company an
- $1,393,430 — ompany received a final cash payment of $1,393,430, representing the complete settlement o
- $1,379,496 — ement. 2. Allocation of Funds : o $1,379,496 was allocated to the closeout of the Ma
- $13,934 — l obligations under said agreement. o $13,934 was allocated towards the acquisition o
Filing Documents
- rcrt_8k.htm (8-K) — 45KB
- rcrt_ex102.htm (EX-10.2) — 36KB
- rcrt_ex991.htm (EX-99.1) — 11KB
- 0001654954-24-012243.txt ( ) — 251KB
- rcrt-20240919.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 6KB
- rcrt-20240919_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 16KB
- rcrt-20240919_cal.xml (EX-101.CAL) — 1KB
- rcrt-20240919_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
- rcrt-20240919_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 4KB
- rcrt_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 6KB
01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. The Debt Settlement and Release Agreement Recruiter.com Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Recruiter.com, Inc., Recruiter.com Recruiting Solutions, LLC, Recruiter.com Consulting, LLC, VocaWorks, Inc., Recruiter.com Scouted, Inc., Recruiter.com Upsider, Inc., Recruiter.com - OneWire, Inc., (collectively, the "Company") and Montage Capital II, L.P. ("Montage") are parties to that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of October 19, 2022 and as amended from time to time, including pursuant to that certain First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated as of February 2, 2023, that certain Consent Letter Dated as of March 20, 2023 and that certain Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated as of August 16, 2023 (collectively, the "Loan Agreement"). On September 18, 2024, Montage entered into an agreement to sell and assign its rights and obligations under the Loan Agreement, including principal, accrued interest, and any penalties incurred to an individual accredited investor (the "New Noteholder") for a purchase price of $720,000. Also, on September 18, 2024, the Company repaid the remaining outstanding balance owed to Montage under the Loan Agreement in the amount of $684,552. On September 19, 2024, the Company and New Noteholder entered into that certain Debt Settlement and Release Agreement (the "Debt Settlement Agreement"), which was approved and ratified by the Company's Board of Directors. The Debt Settlement Agreement provide for the complete conversion and waiver of any and all remaining amounts due the Loan Agreement, whether principal, interest or penalties, along with the waiver and release of any and all claims against the Company from the New Noteholder in exchange for the issuance of an aggregate of 720,000 shares of Company common stock. The Loan Agreement included approximately $720,000 in remaining principal and interest on the Company's balance sheet, but Loan Agreement
01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. On September 24, 2024, Recruiter.com Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Company" or "Seller"), successfully closed the previously announced transaction with Job Mobz, Inc., a California corporation ("Job Mobz" or "Buyer"). The closing of this transaction follows the terms set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement dated August 16, 2023. Final Transaction Details: 1. Cash Consideration : The Company received a final cash payment of $1,393,430, representing the complete settlement of all cash obligations related to the transaction as outlined in the Purchase Agreement and the Master Referral Agreement. 2. Allocation of Funds : o $1,379,496 was allocated to the closeout of the Master Referral Agreement, fulfilling all obligations under said agreement. o $13,934 was allocated towards the acquisition of intellectual property including the website www.recruiter.com and associated assets. 3. Intellectual Property Transfer : The Company has transferred all rights, titles, and interests in the intellectual property and associated assets to the Buyer, ensuring that all such properties are free of liens, encumbrances, or claims. 4. Additional Provisions : o Access rights to the Recruiter.com trademark will be transferred to the Buyer within forty-five days following the Effective Date. o The Recruiter.com domain access will be transferred within three days of the Effective Date. 5. Joint Venture Agreement Termination Option : The transaction grants Buyer an option to terminate the existing Joint Venture Agreement, with specific terms regarding the termination fees based on the timing of the exercise of this option. 6. Equity Compensation : The terms for the delayed physical delivery of the "Stock Payment" have been amended to allow a forty-five day extension from the Closing Date, under Section 2.05 of the Purchase Agreement. This transaction signifies the completion of a portion o
02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities The information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.
01 Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure On September 24, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing the closing of the transaction with Job Mobz whereby Job Mobz purchased certain of the Company's assets. In addition, the Company also announced its repayment of the outstanding senior debt under Loan and Security Agreement originally issued to Montage, which took the form of a cash payment to Montage and conversion of the remaining portion held by the New Noteholder into common stock of the Company. A copy of that press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed in these forward-looking statements. The information set forth under Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K ("Current Report"), including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any incorporation by reference language in any such filing, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. This Current Report will not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information in this Current Report that is required to be disclosed solely by Regulation FD.
01 - Other Events
Item 8.01 - Other Events The Company announces that its investor communications channel and website will undergo changes within the next 30 days due to the sale of the company's primary website, www.recruiter.com , to Job Mobz. As a result, modifications will be made to the Company's investor relations webpage. Updated communication channels will be made available once the transition is complete. The Company will issue a further update when these changes are finalized. Until then, investors are advised to follow only the filings and press releases made by Recruiter.com Group, Inc. through official sources and avoid relying on information presented at www.recruiter.com (which may now reflect Job Mobz's operations). The Company's filings and press releases will continue to be listed at https://investors.recruiter.com for a short period, after which a new investor website will be launched and formally announced. 3
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Exhibit Description 10.2* Form of Debt Settlement and Release Agreement, dated September 19, 2024 99.1 Press release dated September 24, 2024 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL document) *Exhibits and schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The registrant hereby agrees to furnish copies of any of the omitted schedules or exhibits upon request of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 4
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: September 24, 2024 Recruiter.com Group, Inc. /s/ Miles Jennings Miles Jennings Chief Financial Officer 5