Crown Electrokinetics Corp. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Notes Payable

Notes Payable	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Notes Payable	Note 9 – Notes Payable *Convertible Notes* 2022 Notes In October 2022, the Company issued convertible notes (the “2022 Notes”) with a principal balance of approximately $5.4 million and warrants to purchase 362,657 shares of the Company’s common stock for net proceeds of $3.5 million. The 2022 Notes is non-interest bearing and secured by the Company’s assets. The maturity date is the earlier of (i) twelve months from the date of issuance or (ii) the closing of a change of control transaction. The 2022 Notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $29.70 per share. The warrants have an exercise price of $19.32 per share and expire five years from the issuance date. In February 2023, the Company entered into waiver agreements with holders of the 2022 Notes which extended the maturity date of the 2022 Notes from October 19, 2023 to April 18, 2024. As consideration for this agreement, the Company issued 96,890 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock (See Note 10). In March 2023, the Company entered into the waiver agreements with holders of the 2022 Notes to eliminate the minimum pricing covenant as it relates to Company’s at-the-market facility. As consideration for this agreement, the Company provided the holders with two options to choose from (i) to take an additional five percent original issue discount (“OID”) on their 2022 Note principal or (ii) to be issued shares of common stock with a value equal to the five percent OID, and to issue total shares of 31,724 as converted using the Nasdaq minimum price of $9.42. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, six of the note holders elected option (i), and the Company increased the respective principal balance of the notes by approximately $0.2 million. The remaining noteholders elected option (ii), and as of September 30, 2023, no shares of common stock have been issued. The Company recorded expense of $0.3 million associated with the commitment to issue shares of the Company’s common stock. In May 2023, the Company entered into an inducement agreements with the investors to reduce the conversion price of the 2022 Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to $1.5 million, convertible into 161,603 shares of the Company’s common stock at $9.28 per share. The remaining investors agreed to reduce the conversion price of the 2022 Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to $1.4 million, convertible into 127,393 shares of the Company’s common stock at $10.93 per share. The Company elected to account for the 2022 Notes under the fair value option. For the inducement agreements that were entered into as described above, the Company accounted for the change in the terms through the fair value adjustment of $2.7 million, which is included in the change in fair value of notes on the condensed consolidated statements of operations, upon the settlement of $0.2 million principal balance of the 2022 Notes as part of the exchange agreements, and $1.0 million principal balance of the 2022 Notes in June 2023 based on the issuance of 248,981 shares of the Company’s common stock. Senior Secured Notes In January 2023, the Company issued senior secured notes (“Senior Secured Notes”) with a principal balance of approximately $1.2 million and warrants to purchase 41,667 shares of the Company’s common stock for net proceeds of $1.0 million. The Senior Secured Notes do not bear interest, and mature three months from the date of issuance. Pursuant to these terms, the Senior Secured Notes were subsequently extended to May 3, 2023, incurring an additional 10% on principal. The warrants are exercisable for five years at an exercise price of $19.32 per share. In May 2023, the Company entered into several amendments to extend the Senior Secured Notes maturity date with the investors. In exchange, the Company issued a total of 203,500 shares of common stock to the investors. The Company concluded that a troubled debt restructuring did not occur, but an extinguishment of the outstanding senior secured notes occurred. Subsequent to the extinguishment, the Company concluded to account for the Senior Secured Notes using the fair value option. The Company recorded an extinguishment loss of $2.2 million. On June 4, 2023, $0.2 million of the outstanding Senior Secured Notes was settled. The Company accounted for the settlement as an extinguishment that resulted in a $0.1 million gain and resulted in $0.1 million being recorded as Series F convertible preferred stock and $0.1 million being recorded as part of the warrant liability. On June 30, 2023, the Company and the remaining investors agreed to extend the maturity date of the 2023 Notes until July 31, 2023, in exchange for 41,667 shares of common stock. The Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $0.3 million based on the fair value of the 41,667 shares of common stock. On July 10, 2023, the Company and the remaining investors entered into a forbearance agreement, which was subsequently amended on July 14, 2023. The forbearance agreement provides that the investor shall forbear the exercise of its rights and remedies due to certain events of defaults under the Senior Secured Notes, including payment, until December 31, 2023, in exchange for a non-refundable and indefeasible payment of $0.1 million in the form of a promissory note due December 31, 2023 (the “December 2023 Note). The December 2023 Note was never executed and the Senior Secured Notes investors fully settled the outstanding balance for a total of 189,602 shares of common stock during July and August 2023. The Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $39,000 at settlement of the Senior Secured Notes. As of September 30, 2023, there was no outstanding balance related to the Senior Secured Notes. 2023 Note In February 2023, upon drawing down on the line of credit, the Company issued a Secured Promissory Note (the “2023 Note”) totaling $2.0 million, which is due and payable 60 days from the issuance date. The 2023 Note is non-interest bearing and secured by the Company’s assets. The 2023 Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at $30.00 per share. In April 2023, the Company entered into a first amendment to the 2023 Note with the lender, pursuant to which the lender agreed to extend the maturity date of the 2023 Note balance until May 1, 2023 in exchange for 33,333 shares of the Company’s common stock. The 2023 Note was further amended to accrue interest at the 15% per annum from the original funding date of the 2023 Note. The Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $0.2 million related to the commitment to issue 33,333 shares of the Company’s common stock. On May 1, 2023, the Company entered into a second amendment to the 2023 Note with the lender, pursuant to which the lender agreed to extend the maturity date of the 2023 Note balance until May 15, 2023 On May 15, 2023, the Company entered into a third amendment to the 2023 Note with the lender, pursuant to which the lender agreed to extend the maturity date of the 2023 Note until June 7, 2023 in exchange for 4,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock, which are convertible into 66,667 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $0.7 million related to the commitment to issue 4,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock. On May 16, 2023, the Company made a second draw of $0.2 million under the line of credit. Upon drawing down on the line of credit, the Company issued a second Secured Promissory Note (the “2^nd 2023 Note”) which is due and payable on July 16, 2023. The 2^nd2023 Note shall accrue interest at the 15% per annum from the original funding date of the 2^nd 2023 Note. On May 26, 2023, the Company made a third draw of $0.2 million under the line of credit. Upon drawing down on the line of credit, the Company issued a third Secured Promissory Note (the “3^rd 2023 Note”) which is due and payable on June 2, 2023. The 3^rd2023 Note included a $0.2 million commitment fee and does not bear interest. With the 3^rd 2023 Note, the Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $0.2 million related to the commitment fee. On May 26, 2023, the Company entered into a fourth amendment to the 2023 Note, pursuant to which the Company will issue to the holder a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $0.2 million due June 2, 2023 in exchange for 4,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock, which are convertible into 66,667 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $0.6 million related to the commitment to issue 4,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock. On June 13, 2023, the Company partially redeemed the principal of the 2023 Note. In addition to the accrued interest and commitment fees, the total redeemed balance was approximately $2.1 million. With the settlement of the 2^nd 2023 and the 3^rd2023 Note, the Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $0.1 million. On June 30, 2023, the Company and the line of credit lender agreed to amend the 2^nd 2023 Note and the 3^rd 2023 Note to extend the maturity dates of each until July 16, 2023. In connection with the amendments, the Company agreed to issue to the line of credit lender 5,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock, which is convertible into 83,333 shares of the Company’s common stock. Additionally, the Company agreed to issue an additional 8,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock, which is convertible into 133,333 shares of the Company’s common stock, to the line of credit lender for failure to comply with a covenant in the line of credit, as amended. The Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $2.0 million related to the commitment to issue 13,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock. During July 2023, the Company repaid the outstanding balance of the 2^nd 2023 Note and 3^rd 2023 Note for cash of $0.4 million. As of September 30, 2023, there was no outstanding balance related to the 2^nd 2023 Note and 3^rd 2023 Note. Demand Note Between May 17 and May 18, 2023, the Company issued secured demand promissory notes (the “Demand Notes”) in an aggregate principal amount equal to $0.2 million. The Demand Notes are due and payable at any time upon demand by the noteholders after the earlier of (i) the consummation of the Company’s first securities offering after the issuance of the Demand Notes or (ii) July 16, 2023. The Demand Notes do not bear interest. In connection with the issuance of the Demand Notes, the Company agreed to issue an aggregate of 76,626 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Demand Note holders. The Company recorded expense of $0.2 million associated with the commitment to issue shares of the Company’s common stock. On May 30, 2023, the Company issued secured demand promissory notes (the “2^nd Demand Notes”) in an aggregate principal amount equal to $0.1 million. The 2^nd Demand Notes are due and payable at any time upon demand by the noteholder after the earlier of (i) the consummation of the Company’s first securities offering after the issuance of the 2^nd Demand Notes or (ii) July 16, 2023. The 2^nd Demand Notes do not bear interest. In connection with the issuance of the 2^nd Demand Notes, the Company agreed to issue an aggregate of 46,935 shares of the Company’s common stock to the 2^nd Demand Notes holders. The Company recorded expense of $0.1 million associated with the commitment to issue shares of the Company’s common stock. On July 25, 2023, the Company entered into the Demand Secured Promissory Note Agreement (“Q3 Demand Notes”) with two investors for a purchase price of $20,000 each and with an original issue discount of $12,000. Upon settlement, the Company is obligated to pay a total of $0.1 million in principal for the issuance of both notes. The Q3 Demand Notes are due and payable at any time upon demand by the holder after the earlier of (i) the consummation of the Company’s first securities offering after the issuance of the Q3 Demand Notes and (ii) January 25, 2024.

Notes Payable

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes Payable [Abstract]

Notes Payable

Note 9 – Notes Payable

Convertible Notes

2022 Notes

In October 2022, the Company issued convertible notes (the “2022 Notes”) with a principal balance of approximately $5.4 million and warrants to purchase 362,657 shares of the Company’s common stock for net proceeds of $3.5 million. The 2022 Notes is non-interest bearing and secured by the Company’s assets. The maturity date is the earlier of (i) twelve months from the date of issuance or (ii) the closing of a change of control transaction. The 2022 Notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $29.70 per share. The warrants have an exercise price of $19.32 per share and expire five years from the issuance date.

In February 2023, the Company entered into waiver agreements with holders of the 2022 Notes which extended the maturity date of the 2022 Notes from October 19, 2023 to April 18, 2024. As consideration for this agreement, the Company issued 96,890 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock (See Note 10).

In March 2023, the Company entered into the waiver agreements with holders of the 2022 Notes to eliminate the minimum pricing covenant as it relates to Company’s at-the-market facility. As consideration for this agreement, the Company provided the holders with two options to choose from (i) to take an additional five percent original issue discount (“OID”) on their 2022 Note principal or (ii) to be issued shares of common stock with a value equal to the five percent OID, and to issue total shares of 31,724 as converted using the Nasdaq minimum price of $9.42. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, six of the note holders elected option (i), and the Company increased the respective principal balance of the notes by approximately $0.2 million. The remaining noteholders elected option (ii), and as of September 30, 2023, no shares of common stock have been issued. The Company recorded expense of $0.3 million associated with the commitment to issue shares of the Company’s common stock.

In May 2023, the Company entered into an inducement agreements with the investors to reduce the conversion price of the 2022 Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to $1.5 million, convertible into 161,603 shares of the Company’s common stock at $9.28 per share. The remaining investors agreed to reduce the conversion price of the 2022 Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to $1.4 million, convertible into 127,393 shares of the Company’s common stock at $10.93 per share.

The Company elected to account for the 2022 Notes under the fair value option. For the inducement agreements that were entered into as described above, the Company accounted for the change in the terms through the fair value adjustment of $2.7 million, which is included in the change in fair value of notes on the condensed consolidated statements of operations, upon the settlement of $0.2 million principal balance of the 2022 Notes as part of the exchange agreements, and $1.0 million principal balance of the 2022 Notes in June 2023 based on the issuance of 248,981 shares of the Company’s common stock.

Senior Secured Notes

In January 2023, the Company issued senior secured notes (“Senior Secured Notes”) with a principal balance of approximately $1.2 million and warrants to purchase 41,667 shares of the Company’s common stock for net proceeds of $1.0 million. The Senior Secured Notes do not bear interest, and mature three months from the date of issuance. Pursuant to these terms, the Senior Secured Notes were subsequently extended to May 3, 2023, incurring an additional 10% on principal. The warrants are exercisable for five years at an exercise price of $19.32 per share.

In May 2023, the Company entered into several amendments to extend the Senior Secured Notes maturity date with the investors. In exchange, the Company issued a total of 203,500 shares of common stock to the investors.

The Company concluded that a troubled debt restructuring did not occur, but an extinguishment of the outstanding senior secured notes occurred. Subsequent to the extinguishment, the Company concluded to account for the Senior Secured Notes using the fair value option. The Company recorded an extinguishment loss of $2.2 million.

On June 4, 2023, $0.2 million of the outstanding Senior Secured Notes was settled. The Company accounted for the settlement as an extinguishment that resulted in a $0.1 million gain and resulted in $0.1 million being recorded as Series F convertible preferred stock and $0.1 million being recorded as part of the warrant liability.

On June 30, 2023, the Company and the remaining investors agreed to extend the maturity date of the 2023 Notes until July 31, 2023, in exchange for 41,667 shares of common stock. The Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $0.3 million based on the fair value of the 41,667 shares of common stock.

On July 10, 2023, the Company and the remaining investors entered into a forbearance agreement, which was subsequently amended on July 14, 2023. The forbearance agreement provides that the investor shall forbear the exercise of its rights and remedies due to certain events of defaults under the Senior Secured Notes, including payment, until December 31, 2023, in exchange for a non-refundable and indefeasible payment of $0.1 million in the form of a promissory note due December 31, 2023 (the “December 2023 Note). The December 2023 Note was never executed and the Senior Secured Notes investors fully settled the outstanding balance for a total of 189,602 shares of common stock during July and August 2023. The Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $39,000 at settlement of the Senior Secured Notes. As of September 30, 2023, there was no outstanding balance related to the Senior Secured Notes.

2023 Note

In February 2023, upon drawing down on the line of credit, the Company issued a Secured Promissory Note (the “2023 Note”) totaling $2.0 million, which is due and payable 60 days from the issuance date. The 2023 Note is non-interest bearing and secured by the Company’s assets. The 2023 Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at $30.00 per share.

In April 2023, the Company entered into a first amendment to the 2023 Note with the lender, pursuant to which the lender agreed to extend the maturity date of the 2023 Note balance until May 1, 2023 in exchange for 33,333 shares of the Company’s common stock. The 2023 Note was further amended to accrue interest at the 15% per annum from the original funding date of the 2023 Note. The Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $0.2 million related to the commitment to issue 33,333 shares of the Company’s common stock.

On May 1, 2023, the Company entered into a second amendment to the 2023 Note with the lender, pursuant to which the lender agreed to extend the maturity date of the 2023 Note balance until May 15, 2023

On May 15, 2023, the Company entered into a third amendment to the 2023 Note with the lender, pursuant to which the lender agreed to extend the maturity date of the 2023 Note until June 7, 2023 in exchange for 4,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock, which are convertible into 66,667 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $0.7 million related to the commitment to issue 4,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock.

On May 16, 2023, the Company made a second draw of $0.2 million under the line of credit. Upon drawing down on the line of credit, the Company issued a second Secured Promissory Note (the “2^nd 2023 Note”) which is due and payable on July 16, 2023. The 2^nd2023 Note shall accrue interest at the 15% per annum from the original funding date of the 2^nd 2023 Note.

On May 26, 2023, the Company made a third draw of $0.2 million under the line of credit. Upon drawing down on the line of credit, the Company issued a third Secured Promissory Note (the “3^rd 2023 Note”) which is due and payable on June 2, 2023. The 3^rd2023 Note included a $0.2 million commitment fee and does not bear interest. With the 3^rd 2023 Note, the Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $0.2 million related to the commitment fee.

On May 26, 2023, the Company entered into a fourth amendment to the 2023 Note, pursuant to which the Company will issue to the holder a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $0.2 million due June 2, 2023 in exchange for 4,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock, which are convertible into 66,667 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $0.6 million related to the commitment to issue 4,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock.

On June 13, 2023, the Company partially redeemed the principal of the 2023 Note. In addition to the accrued interest and commitment fees, the total redeemed balance was approximately $2.1 million. With the settlement of the 2^nd 2023 and the 3^rd2023 Note, the Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $0.1 million.

On June 30, 2023, the Company and the line of credit lender agreed to amend the 2^nd 2023 Note and the 3^rd 2023 Note to extend the maturity dates of each until July 16, 2023. In connection with the amendments, the Company agreed to issue to the line of credit lender 5,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock, which is convertible into 83,333 shares of the Company’s common stock. Additionally, the Company agreed to issue an additional 8,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock, which is convertible into 133,333 shares of the Company’s common stock, to the line of credit lender for failure to comply with a covenant in the line of credit, as amended. The Company recorded a change in fair value adjustment of $2.0 million related to the commitment to issue 13,000 shares of the Company’s Series E preferred stock.

During July 2023, the Company repaid the outstanding balance of the 2^nd 2023 Note and 3^rd 2023 Note for cash of $0.4 million. As of September 30, 2023, there was no outstanding balance related to the 2^nd 2023 Note and 3^rd 2023 Note.

Demand Note

Between May 17 and May 18, 2023, the Company issued secured demand promissory notes (the “Demand Notes”) in an aggregate principal amount equal to $0.2 million. The Demand Notes are due and payable at any time upon demand by the noteholders after the earlier of (i) the consummation of the Company’s first securities offering after the issuance of the Demand Notes or (ii) July 16, 2023. The Demand Notes do not bear interest. In connection with the issuance of the Demand Notes, the Company agreed to issue an aggregate of 76,626 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Demand Note holders. The Company recorded expense of $0.2 million associated with the commitment to issue shares of the Company’s common stock.

On May 30, 2023, the Company issued secured demand promissory notes (the “2^nd Demand Notes”) in an aggregate principal amount equal to $0.1 million. The 2^nd Demand Notes are due and payable at any time upon demand by the noteholder after the earlier of (i) the consummation of the Company’s first securities offering after the issuance of the 2^nd Demand Notes or (ii) July 16, 2023. The 2^nd Demand Notes do not bear interest. In connection with the issuance of the 2^nd Demand Notes, the Company agreed to issue an aggregate of 46,935 shares of the Company’s common stock to the 2^nd Demand Notes holders. The Company recorded expense of $0.1 million associated with the commitment to issue shares of the Company’s common stock.

On July 25, 2023, the Company entered into the Demand Secured Promissory Note Agreement (“Q3 Demand Notes”) with two investors for a purchase price of $20,000 each and with an original issue discount of $12,000. Upon settlement, the Company is obligated to pay a total of $0.1 million in principal for the issuance of both notes. The Q3 Demand Notes are due and payable at any time upon demand by the holder after the earlier of (i) the consummation of the Company’s first securities offering after the issuance of the Q3 Demand Notes and (ii) January 25, 2024.