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Subsequent Events
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events

17. Subsequent Events

 

Share Repurchase Program

 

On April 10, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may purchase up to $1.0 million of its outstanding common stock. Under the program, Conduit may repurchase shares from time to time through open market transactions or other methods in compliance with SEC Rule 10b-18. Purchases will be executed by The Benchmark Company, the Company’s appointed broker, and will be subject to market conditions, corporate liquidity requirements, regulatory considerations, and other factors. As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company has repurchased an aggregate of 175,694 shares of its outstanding common stock at an average price of $0.59/share and paid approximately $2,000 in commission to the broker.

 

Resignation of David Tapolczay

 

On April 12, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), Dr. David Tapolczay notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Company of his resignation from both the Board and his position as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Dr. Tapolczay’s decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. In connection with Dr. Tapolczay’s resignation, Dr. Tapolczay’s existing employment contract as Chief Executive Officer was terminated and Conduit UK Management LTD, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Employment Agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) with Dr. Tapolczay pursuant to which Dr. Tapolczay will provide strategic advisory services as Head of Licensing & Strategy, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. In exchange for Dr. Tapolczay’s services, he will receive a sign-on bonus of $129,000100,000) base salary of $311,000240,000). Consistent with the terms of the Company’s 2023 Stock Incentive Plan and subject to Dr. Tapolczay’s continued service pursuant to his Employment Agreement, his outstanding equity awards he has previously received will remain outstanding and continue to vest based on the vesting dates thereof. Dr. Tapolczay will provide the Company with a release of claims and will be subject to certain non-competition, non-solicitation, non-disparagement, and confidentiality covenants.

 

Appointment of Andrew Regan

 

On April 15, 2025, the Company appointed Andrew Regan as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately (the “Appointment”). As a result of the Appointment, Dr. Regan will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and will continue to serve as a director on the Board. Dr. Regan has not entered into any compensation plans and will continue to waive all compensation fees in connection with his service as Chief Executive Officer and will be entitled to reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with his role as Chief Executive Officer, although the Board may assess this determination from time to time.

 

Resignation of Faith Charles

 

On April 16, 2025, Ms. Faith Charles notified the Board of her resignation due to personal reasons, and resigned as a member of the Board of the Company and from all committees on which she served, effective immediately. Ms. Charles’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with management or the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

 

Partial Conversion of A.G.P. Convertible Note

 

On April 11, 2025, and April 16, 2025, the holder of the A.G.P. convertible note converted $0.5 million and $0.8 million of principal and interest into 430,000 and 1,065,395 shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively. As of April 16, 2025, the Company’s common stock price was trading below the Conversion Price Floor. For the purpose of the April 16, 2025 conversion, the Company waived the Conversion Price Floor and allowed A.G.P. to convert at a price of $0.78/share (the April 16, 2025 closing stock price). As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, approximately $4.2 million in principal and interest remain outstanding under the A.G.P. Convertible Note.