Major Investor Kaufman Kapital Provides $1.5M Loan, Converts Debt to Equity, and Extends Maturities Amid Going Concern Warning

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Major investor Kaufman Kapital LLC and Daniel L. Kaufman have significantly increased their beneficial ownership to 34.5% and provided critical financing, including a new $1.5 million secured loan and conversion of $500,000 in debt to equity, offering a lifeline to BranchOut Food Inc. amidst its going concern warning.

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• Major Investor Stake

  Kaufman Kapital and Daniel L. Kaufman now beneficially own 34.5% of BranchOut Food Inc., consolidating their position as a key stakeholder.

• New Secured Loan Provided

  Kaufman Kapital provided a new $1.5 million Senior Secured Promissory Note to the company in January 2026, offering crucial working capital.

• Debt-to-Equity Conversion

  $500,000 of convertible note principal was converted into 659,457 shares of common stock in January 2026, reducing the company's debt burden.

• Warrant Exercise Injects Cash

  Kaufman Kapital exercised a warrant for 1,000,000 shares, providing $1 million in cash to the company in June 2025.

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This Schedule 13D/A details a series of crucial financial maneuvers by Kaufman Kapital LLC and Daniel L. Kaufman, who now beneficially own 34.5% of BranchOut Food Inc. The reporting persons have injected substantial capital into the company, including a $1 million cash payment from a warrant exercise in June 2025 and a new $1.5 million secured promissory note in January 2026. Additionally, $500,000 of convertible note principal was converted into equity, reducing the company's debt burden. These actions, coupled with extensions of key debt and warrant maturities, represent a significant vote of confidence and a critical source of funding for BranchOut Food Inc., especially in light of its recent going concern warning. The continued support from a major investor is vital for the company's operational runway and ability to address its financial challenges.