Vystar Takes 50% of AI/Web3 Fintech r3alm, Hands Capital Realm a 34% Stake
VYST has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $0.017.
Summary
Vystar Corp has entered a joint venture to acquire 50% of r3alm, an AI and Web3 fintech platform, by issuing a 34% stake in itself and $250,000 in cash. The deal includes a 24-month anti-dilution protection for the seller and a repurchase right if the IP isn't valued at $2M.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · VYST
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50% Stake in r3alm Acquired
Vystar acquired 90 million newly issued shares of r3alm, giving it 50% ownership alongside Capital Realm. r3alm is a compliance-focused AI and Web3 financial ecosystem with 22 planned modules.
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34% Dilution to Capital Realm
As consideration, Vystar issued 8,371 Series B preferred shares convertible into 8,371,000 common shares — 34% of Vystar on a fully diluted basis. Capital Realm also gets a 24-month true-up to maintain that 34%.
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$250,000 Cash Payment
Vystar paid $50,000 at closing and owes $200,000 from r3alm's future financing proceeds within 12 months, with Vystar as the primary obligor.
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IP Valuation Contingency
The Series B shares are restricted until r3alm's intellectual property is valued at $2 million or more. If not achieved within 24 months, Vystar can repurchase the shares at par.
Analysis · VYST · Manufacturing
A micro-cap company with a going-concern warning has pivoted into Web3 by acquiring a 50% stake in r3alm, a compliance-focused AI and blockchain financial ecosystem. The deal is structured as a joint venture: Vystar issued 8,371 Series B preferred shares convertible into 8.37 million common shares — representing 34% of Vystar on a fully diluted basis — plus $250,000 in cash. Capital Realm, the seller, also gets a 24-month anti-dilution true-up to maintain that 34% ownership. The preferred shares are restricted until r3alm's intellectual property is independently valued at $2 million or more; if not, Vystar can repurchase them at par. This is a transformative transaction for a distressed company, but the massive dilution and contingent nature of the IP valuation introduce significant risk.
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