Insider Converts Debt at Deeply Reduced Price, Increasing Dilution

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A controlling insider converted a subordinated promissory note into common stock at a significantly reduced conversion price of $2.20 per share, following an amendment that also increased the interest rate.

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• Note Amendment with Unfavorable Terms

  A subordinated convertible promissory note was amended to extend its maturity date to May 1, 2027, increase the interest rate from 6% to 10% per annum, and drastically reduce the common stock conversion price from $15.00 to $2.20 per share.

• Insider Debt Conversion

  Shiff Group Investments Ltd., controlled by Dov Shiff, converted $600,000 in principal and $235,900 in accrued interest (totaling $835,900) into 379,955 shares of common stock at the newly reduced conversion price of $2.20 per share.

• Increased Insider Ownership

  Following these transactions, Dov Shiff and affiliated entities now beneficially own an aggregate of 15,438,237 shares, representing 13.1% of the company's outstanding common stock.

• Director Compensation in Shares

  Dov Shiff also received an additional 14,423 shares of common stock as compensation for his service on the Board of Directors, in lieu of a cash retainer.

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The amendment to the subordinated convertible promissory note, which drastically cut the conversion price from $15.00 to $2.20 per share and raised the interest rate from 6% to 10%, signals significant financial concessions by SKYX Platforms Corp. to its insider lender, Shiff Group Investments Ltd. While extending the maturity date provides some liquidity relief, the highly unfavorable terms and subsequent conversion of $835,900 in principal and interest into 379,955 shares at a discount to the current market price ($2.36) are substantially dilutive and reflect a weakened bargaining position for the company. This event suggests potential financial strain and increases the cost of capital for the company.