| PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT |
Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) |
| (To Prospectus dated September 28, 2023) | Registration No. 333-274665 |
iPower Inc.
2,083,334 Shares of Common Stock
We are offering 2,083,334 shares of our common stock to investors pursuant to this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. The per share offering price of the common stock is $2.40.
In a concurrent private placement, we are also offering to the investors common warrants to purchase an aggregate of up to 2,083,334 shares of our common stock (the “Common Warrants”), which Common Warrants are exercisable at a price of $2.40 per share. The Common Warrants are immediately exercisable and will expire five years from the date of issuance. Subject to limited exceptions, a holder of Common Warrants will not have the right to exercise any portion of its Common Warrants if the holder, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% (or, at the election of the purchaser, 9.99%) of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise. The Common Warrants and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of such warrants are not being registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and are not being offered pursuant to this prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus but are being offered pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act provided in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506(b) promulgated thereunder.
Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “IPW.” On June 14, 2024, the last reported sale price for our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market was $3.30 per share. We do not intend to apply for the listing of the Common Warrants on any national securities exchange or other trading market.
As of June 14, 2024, the aggregate market value of our outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $41.4 million, which was calculated based on 12,558,754 shares of outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates, at a price per share of $3.30, the closing price of our common stock on June 14, 2024, the highest closing price of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market during the preceding sixty (60) day trading period. Pursuant to General Instruction I.B.6 of Form S-3, in no event will we sell the securities described in this prospectus in a public primary offering with a value exceeding more than one-third (1/3) of the aggregate market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates in any twelve (12)-month period, so long as the aggregate market value of our outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates remains below $75,000,000. During the twelve (12) calendar months prior to and including the date of this prospectus supplement, we have not offered or sold any securities pursuant to General Instruction I.B.6 of Form S-3.
| Per Share | Total | |||||||
| Offering Price | $ | 2.40 | $ | 5,000,001.60 | ||||
| Placement Agent Fees (1) | $ | 0.156 | $ | 325,000.10 | ||||
| Proceeds to us before offering expenses | $ | 2.244 | $ | 4,675,001.50 | ||||
| (1) | Includes a cash fee of 6.5% of the aggregate gross proceeds in this offering. In addition, we have agreed to pay up to $50,000 in expenses and customary out-of-pocket expense and to reimburse certain expenses of the placement agent. See “Plan of Distribution” beginning on page S-19 of this prospectus supplement for additional information with respect to the compensation we will pay the placement agent. |
Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. See the section entitled “Risk Factors” appearing on page S-11 of this prospectus supplement and elsewhere in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus for a discussion of information that should be considered in connection with an investment in our securities.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus supplement. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
We have engaged Roth Capital Partners, LLC (the “Placement Agent”), as our exclusive placement agent in connection with this offering. The Placement Agent has no obligation to buy any of the securities from us or to arrange for the purchase or sale of any specific number or dollar amount of securities. We have agreed to pay the Placement Agent the placement agent fees set forth in the table above. See “Plan of Distribution” beginning on page S-19 of this prospectus supplement for more information regarding these arrangements.
Delivery of the securities being offered pursuant to this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus is expected to be made on or about June 18, 2024, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Roth Capital Partners
The date of this prospectus supplement is June 16, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prospectus Supplement
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prospectus
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
This document is in two parts. The first part is this prospectus supplement, which adds to, and updates information contained in the accompanying prospectus. The second part, the prospectus, provides more general information, some of which may not apply to this offering. Generally, when we refer to this prospectus, we are referring to both parts of this document combined. To the extent there is a conflict between the information contained in this prospectus supplement and the information contained in the accompanying prospectus, you should rely on the information in this prospectus supplement.
This prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relate to the offering of shares of our common stock. Before buying the shares of common stock offered hereby, we urge you to carefully read this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, together with the information incorporated herein by reference as described under the headings “Where You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference.” These documents contain important information that you should consider when making your investment decision. This prospectus supplement contains information about the common stock offered hereby and may add, update, or change information in the accompanying prospectus.
You should rely only on the information that we have provided or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and in any free writing prospectus we have authorized for use in connection with this offering. Neither we nor the Placement Agent (or any of our or its respective affiliates) have authorized any other person to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it.
We and the Placement Agent are not making offers to sell or solicitations to buy our securities in any jurisdiction in which an offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making that offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so or to anyone to whom it is unlawful to make an offer or solicitation. You should assume that the information in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus or any related free writing prospectus we have authorized for use in connection with this offering is accurate only as of the date on the front of the document and that any information that we have incorporated by reference is accurate only as of the date of the document incorporated by reference, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus or such related free writing prospectus, or any sale of a security.
This prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus contain summaries of certain provisions contained in some of the documents described herein, but reference is made to the actual documents for complete information. All of the summaries are qualified in their entirety by the actual documents. Copies of some of the documents referred to herein have been or will be filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus supplement is a part or as exhibits to documents incorporated by reference herein, and you may obtain copies of those documents as described below under the headings “Where You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference.”
When used herein, “IPW,” “iPower,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to iPower Inc., a Nevada corporation, and our subsidiaries.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some of the statements in this prospectus supplement, the base prospectus, and in the documents incorporated herein by reference contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our ability to control or predict and that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements.
In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Our forward-looking statements may include, among other things, statements about:
| · | our limited operating history; | |
| · | our future results of operations; | |
| · | our cash needs and financial plans; | |
| · | our current and future capital requirements necessary to support our efforts to open or acquire new complimentary businesses and channels of trade; | |
| · | our inability to predict or anticipate the duration or long-term economic effect of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia or Israel and Hamas, along with any potential supply chain issues that may result; | |
| · | our competitive position; | |
| · | seasonality and how it may impact consumer behavior and resulting sales; | |
| · | our dependence on consumer interest in growing crops with the equipment and other products that we offer; | |
| · | evolving laws surrounding cannabis on a local, state, and federal level; | |
| · | the effectiveness of our internal controls; | |
| · | our dependence on third parties to manufacture and sell us inventory; | |
| · | our ability to maintain or protect our intellectual property; | |
| · | our ability to innovate and develop new intellectual property to continue enhancing our product and service offerings; | |
| · | our ability to protect our systems from unauthorized intrusions or theft of proprietary information; |
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| · | our ability to retain key members of our executive team; | |
| · | our ability to maintain our relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers; | |
| · | our ability to internally develop products and intellectual property; | |
| · | our ability to achieve expected technological advances by us or by third parties and our ability to leverage such advances; | |
| · | our potential growth opportunities; | |
| · | interpretations of current laws and the passage of future laws; | |
| · | acceptance of our business model by investors; | |
| · | the accuracy of our estimates regarding expenses and capital requirements; | |
| · | our ability to sell additional products and services to customers; | |
| · | our ability to adequately support growth; | |
| · | our ability to ensure consistency in the quality of our products and the quality and costs of our supply chain, including management of freight costs; | |
| · | any disruption to third party sales platforms, including Amazon.com, Walmart and eBay, through which we derive approximately 98% of our current revenues; | |
| · | potential disruption of our business and supply chain as a result of any political conflicts or trade wars between China and the U.S., as well as increased tariffs on the products which we import; and | |
| · | the other risks set forth herein and in the documents incorporated by reference herein under the caption “Risk Factors.” |
Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which we cannot predict with accuracy and some of which we might not even anticipate. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions at the time made, we can give no assurance that such expectations will be achieved. Actual events or results may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We have no duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date of this prospectus supplement or to conform them to actual results, new information, future events or otherwise.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these forward-looking statements.
You should read the risk factors and the other cautionary statements made in this prospectus as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this prospectus supplement. If one or more of these factors materialize, or if any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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The information set forth below is only a summary of more detailed information included elsewhere in, or incorporated by reference in, this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, and should be read together with the information contained or incorporated by reference in other parts of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus. This summary highlights selected information about us and this offering. This summary may not contain all of the information that may be important to you. Before making a decision to invest in our common stock, you should carefully read all of the information contained in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, including the information set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus as well as the documents incorporated herein by reference, which are described under “Where you can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference” in this prospectus supplement.
Company Overview
Our Business
iPower Inc. (formerly BZRTH, Inc.), a California-based corporation, was formed in Nevada in April 2018. Driven by tech and data, iPower Inc. is a U.S.-based online retailer and supplier of consumer home, garden, and pet products. Through the operations of our e-commerce platforms, www.simpledeluxe.com and www.Zenhydro.com, as well as Amazon, Walmart, and eBay, our combined 121,000 square foot fulfillment centers in Los Angeles, California, and our 99,000 square foot fulfillment center in Rancho Cucamonga, California, we believe we are one of the leading online marketers, distributors, and retailers in our product categories, based on management’s estimates. Our core strategy continues to focus on expanding our geographic reach across the United States and internationally through organic growth, both in terms of expanding customer base as well as brand and product development. iPower has developed a set of methodologies driven by proprietary data formulas to effectively bring products to market and increase sales.
We are actively developing and acquiring our in-house branded products, which to date include iPower, Simple Deluxe and other brands and consist of products such as home goods, fans, pet products and hydroponics equipment, some of which have been designated as Amazon Choice products and category best sellers, among others. While we continue to focus on our top product categories, we are working to expand our product catalog to include new and adjacent categories through in-house products and our supply chain partners driven by market data analytics.
Products
iPower offers essential products in the hydroponic, gardening, home and pet goods categories. While the company offers products from hundreds of third-party brands, the Company has also established its own in-house branded products which are made available for purchase through our various sales channels. Our in-house branded products, marketed under the iPower™ and Simple Deluxe™ brands, include hydroponic-related items, fans, shelving, pet supplies and outdoor lifestyle products, some of which have been designated as Amazon best seller product leaders, and for which numerous products have been designated “Amazon’s Choice” and “#1 Best Seller.” We currently offer consumers more than 4,000 products from our proprietary, in-house branded products. This year, we expanded our in-house catalog to include more general home goods products, with home goods making up our largest meta category.
Our Industry is Large and Rapidly Growing
Our principal industry opportunity is in the retail sale and distribution of consumer goods. Our primary subcategories include consumer hydroponics equipment and supplies, consumer general gardening supplies, and consumer home and pet goods. Hydroponics supplies generally include grow light systems; advanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) systems; water pumps, heaters, chillers and filters; nutrient and fertilizer delivery systems; and various growing media typically made from soil, rock wool or coconut fiber, among others. General gardening supplies generally include environmental sensors and controls and nutrients among others. Home goods supplies currently include commercial fans, floor and wall fans, storage and shelving units, and chairs among others.
The home goods industry has become a significant category we sell into. Grandview Research estimated that the size of the home goods market in the US was $740 billion in 2020 and should reach close to $1,040 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 7.4%.
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Research and Development
We do most of our development work in conjunction with our manufacturing partners, where we co-engineer designs with their development teams. We plan to increase our investments in R&D relating to the improvement of existing products and the development and addition of new product lines.
Customers and Suppliers
We have a diverse customer base, with residential gardeners and home goods consumers constituting a significant portion of our customer base and thus the largest portion of our total sales. We sell to both commercial and home cultivators growing specialty crops, as well as in the home goods category. At present, sales to customers through Amazon and other third-party online platforms accounts for approximately 98% of our annual sales. We do not manufacture any of the products we sell through our distribution channels. We purchase our products from more than 150 suppliers, including manufacturers and distributors in the U.S. and China.
Manufacturers
We obtain both our branded proprietary products and distributed products from third party suppliers. For our hydroponic category, most of the products purchased and resold, whether our proprietary products or third-party products sold through our platform, are applicable to indoor and outdoor growing for organics, greens and plant-based products. Our products are sourced from more than 150 different suppliers and manufacturers, with approximately 90% sourced from China. Quality control is a critical priority for our team charged with ensuring the supply of the products from our suppliers, specifically those coming from China. We seek to ensure the highest level of quality control for our products through routine factory visits, spot testing and continual, ongoing supplier due diligence.
Our distributed products are sourced from more than 150 suppliers. Our experienced internal sourcing team is charged with maintaining strong relationships with current suppliers, while also constantly tracking current and future market trends and reviewing offerings of new suppliers.
We do not have exclusive purchase agreements with many of our suppliers. Based on our knowledge and communication with our suppliers, we believe some of our suppliers may sell directly to the retail market or to our wholesale customers.
Demand for Products
We believe that demand for iPower’s products is strong for several reasons. Consumer interest in hydroponics as a hobby and lifestyle choice surged in interest driven by the stay-at-home necessities of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is in contrast to the weak demand environment for commercial hydroponics suppliers who have suffered from growing over capacity in the commercial sector. Our non-hydroponics product lines are also seeing strong demand as the categories we participate in are primarily in large markets with a fragmented supply base. We also believe that our expertise in product development has created a catalog well suited to gaining market share in these categories. In addition, our relationship with our largest channel partner, Amazon, has also led to a strong demand environment. As a supplier on Amazon’s Vendor Central platform, we are confident that we have demonstrated our ability to supply products that consumers want, in sufficient volumes, enabling us to meet the stringent operating metrics required by Amazon. As a result, we believe this has allowed us to gain market share from other suppliers in our various channels.
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E-Commerce Strategy
The Company continues to grow and develop its e-commerce platforms, including zenhydro.com and simpledeluxe.com, where we sell our in house and third party products. In addition to our websites, we offer products to consumers through established e-commerce channels such as Amazon, eBay and Walmart. Through these portals we offer various consumer products for sale. Online shoppers can have the ability to peruse our various product categories such as hydroponics equipment, home fans and furnishing, shelving, outdoor lifestyle products and pet products, providing consumers with an easy and quick method to find the exact products they need. In addition to these sections, our webstores offer customers periodic flash deals, best value recommendations and clearance sale items. Each product listed on the site contains product descriptions, product reviews and a picture so the consumer can make an informed and educated purchase. Our product filters allow the consumer to search by brand, manufacturer, or by price. Consumers can shop online day and night and have their purchases shipped directly to the location of their choice, or simply elect to use our website as a resource. Google advertising, social media advertising and email list marketing, in addition to auto-ship functionality, are the primary mechanisms we employ to drive traffic to our e-commerce platforms and the other portals through which we make our products available for sale, including Amazon.com, eBay and Walmart.
Large Established Distribution Infrastructure
We have a fully developed distribution network through our distribution centers in California. We work with a network of third-party common carrier trucking/freight companies that service our customers throughout the U.S., Canada and across the globe. We receive daily customer orders via our business-to-business e-commerce platform. Orders are then routed to the applicable distribution center and packed for shipments. Most of our customer orders are shipped within one business day after receipt of order.
Competition
The markets in which we sell our products are highly competitive and fragmented. Our key competitors include many local and national vendors of home and gardening supplies, local product resellers of hydroponic and other specialty growing equipment, as well as other online product resellers on large online marketplaces such as Amazon.com and eBay. We compete with companies that have greater capital resources, facilities and diversity of product lines. Our competitors could also introduce products and as manufacturers are able to sell equipment directly to consumers, our distributors could cease selling products to us.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, we believe that our pricing, inventory and product availability, as well as our overall customer service, provide us with the ability to compete in this marketplace. We believe that we have the following core competitive advantages over our competitors:
| · | In addition to our in-house branded products, we distribute products from hundreds of third-party brands, ensuring that whatever a customer’s particular need may be, they need look no further than iPower for their product needs. | |
| · | Our knowledgeable and experienced sales team can provide guidance and insights, whether dealing with a seasoned commercial entity or a first-time purchaser looking to get their grow operations off the ground. | |
| · | The convenience of our e-commerce platform allows customers to shop from the comfort of their own home and have their purchases shipped directly to them. | |
| · | We believe that our prominent position as a supplier to Amazon means that our products are prominently featured on the world’s most important retailer. | |
| · | We view ourselves as an industry leader, offering products and new technologies from the largest and most trusted names in the business, as well as our own in-house branded products. |
Moreover, we expect that as we continue to grow our business, we will achieve an economy of scale and, as such, will be able to further optimize supply chains, which will enable us to continue to maintain competitive pricing options and deliver the array of items that our customers require. Through supply chain and industry competency, support services, and through our relationships with suppliers, distributors, vendors and logistics partners, we believe we can maintain and increase our growth trajectory.
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Intellectual Property and Proprietary Rights
Our intellectual property primarily consists of our brands and their related trademarks, domain names, websites, customer lists and affiliations, as well as our marketing intangibles, product know-how and technology. We also hold rights to website addresses related to our business, including websites that are actively used in our daily business operations, such as Zenhydro.com and simpledeluxe.com. We own federally registered trademarks for “iPower” and “Simple Deluxe,” which correspond to our current in-house branded products.
Government Regulation
We sell products, including hydroponic gardening products, that end users may purchase for use in new and emerging industries and segments, including the growing of cannabis and hemp, that may not grow or achieve market acceptance in a manner that we can predict. The demand for these products depends on the uncertain growth of these industries and segments.
In addition, we sell products that end users may purchase for use in industries or segments, including the growing of cannabis and hemp, that are subject to varying, inconsistent, and rapidly changing laws, regulations, administrative practices, enforcement approaches, judicial interpretations, and consumer perceptions. For example, certain countries and a total of 46 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia have adopted frameworks, in varying forms, that authorize, regulate, and tax the cultivation, processing, sale, and use of cannabis for medicinal and/or non-medicinal use, as well as hemp and CBD, while the U.S. Controlled Substances Act and the laws of other U.S. states prohibit growing cannabis. In addition, with the passage of the Farm Bill in December 2018, hemp cultivation is now broadly permitted. The 2018 Farm Bill explicitly allows the transfer of hemp-derived products across state lines for commercial or other purposes. It also puts no restrictions on the sale, transport, or possession of hemp-derived products, so long as those items are produced in a manner consistent with the law. While we do not know the percentage or actual usage of our products for purposes of growing cannabis or hemp-derived products, for those users who intend to use the Company’s products to grow hemp-derived CBD medicinal products, the 2018 Farm Bill officially removed hemp from the list of controlled substances. While we note that the 2018 Farm Bill has not changed the regulatory authority of the Food and Drug Administration as concerns cannabis and cannabis-derived products, and that such products continue to remain subject to the same regulatory requirements as FDA-regulated products, we nonetheless believe the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill will allow the Company to expand its marketplace opportunities.
Our gardening products, including our hydroponic gardening products, are multi-purpose products designed and intended for growing a wide range of plants and are purchased by cultivators who may grow any variety of plants, including cannabis and hemp. Although the demand for our products may be negatively impacted depending on how laws, regulations, administrative practices, enforcement approaches, judicial interpretations, and consumer perceptions develop, we cannot reasonably predict the nature of such developments or the effect, if any, that such developments could have on our business. The changing laws may cause us to experience additional capital expenditures as we adapt our business to meet the requirements of the evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
We believe that the growth in licensed cannabis cultivation facilities and the growth in organically grown produce will increase the general demand for hydroponics products, including the hobbyist consumer segment that we serve. Further, we believe our dedication to providing consumers with innovative and cutting-edge products tailored to their individual needs, combined with our industry knowledge and customer service, has positioned iPower to take advantage of the domestic and international growth anticipated for hydroponic products.
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Summary of Risk Factors
Any investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should consider carefully the risks described below, and the more detailed information at “Risk Factors” on page S-11 of this prospectus supplement, together with all of the other information contained in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement, before you decide whether to purchase our securities:
| · | Our Company’s founders own approximately 53.98% of our common stock, which effectively gives our founders full control over the board of directors and management of the Company for the foreseeable future. | |
| · | The Company faces intense competition in the hydroponics marketplace which could prohibit us from developing or increasing our customer base beyond present levels. | |
| · | Our ability to ensure consistency in the quality of our products and supply chain. | |
| · | Approximately 98% of our current revenues are derived from sales of our products through online third-party platforms, including Amazon.com, Walmart and eBay; any disruption to these business channels could be detrimental to our business. | |
| · | Potential disruption of our business and supply chain that may be caused by any conflicts, trade wars or currency fluctuations or tariffs between China and the U.S. | |
| · | The ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results from operations, or the businesses of our suppliers, vendors, and logistics partners. | |
| · | In the event we require additional capital resources to fund our enterprise, we may not be able to obtain sufficient capital and may be forced to limit the expansion of our operations. | |
| · | Certain of our products may be purchased for use in new and emerging industries and segments, such as cannabis, and may be subject to varying, inconsistent and rapidly changing laws, regulations, administrative practices, enforcement approaches, judicial interpretations and consumer perceptions. | |
| · | Our business depends significantly on the continuing efforts of our management team and our business may be impacted if we should lose their services. | |
| · | Certain relationships, acquisitions, strategic alliances and investments could result in operating issues, dilutions and other harmful or unintended consequences which may adversely impact our business and the results of our operations. | |
| · | Our continued investment and development in our in-house branded products is inherently risky and could disrupt our ongoing business. | |
| · | If the Company is unable to maintain and continue to develop our e-commerce platform, our reputation and operating results may be materially harmed. | |
| · | As the bulk of our sales are carried out through e-commerce, we are subject to certain cyber security risks, including hacking and stealing of customer and confidential data. | |
| · | If we fail to comply with the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market, it could result in our common stock being delisted, which could adversely affect the market price and liquidity of our securities and could have other adverse effects. | |
| · | There are myriad of risks, including stock market volatility, inherent in owning our securities. |
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Corporate Information
The Company, a Nevada corporation, was formed on April 11, 2018, under the name BZRTH Inc. On September 4, 2020, we filed a Certificate of Amendment with the State of Nevada changing our name to iPower Inc.
Our principal offices are located at 8798 9th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, and our phone number is (626) 863-7344. Our business website is www.meetipower.com and our e-commerce websites are www.Zenhydro.com and www.simpledeluxe.com. Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports, if any, are available to you free of charge through the “Investor Relations” section of our website as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials have been electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Information contained on our websites does not form a part of this prospectus supplement.
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| Issuer: | iPower Inc. | |
| Common Stock offered: | 2,083,334 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share | |
| Concurrent Private Placement | In a concurrent private placement, we are selling to the purchasers Common Warrants to purchase up to 2,083,334 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.40 per share. We will receive gross proceeds from the concurrent private placement transaction solely to the extent such warrants are exercised for cash. The Common Warrants and the shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of such warrants are not being offered pursuant to this prospectus supplement and base prospectus and are being offered pursuant to the exemption provided in Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act and Rule 506(b) promulgated thereunder. See “Concurrent Private Placement Transaction.” | |
| Shares of common stock outstanding prior to the offering: | 29,862,517 shares | |
| Shares of common stock outstanding after the offering: | 31,945,851 shares of common stock (assuming no exercise of the Common Warrants issued in the concurrent private placement). (1) | |
| Trading symbols: | Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “IPW.” | |
| Use of proceeds: | We estimate that we will receive net proceeds of approximately $4,550,000 from this offering, after deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses payable by us. We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering to pursue growth strategies, including potential merger and acquisition activities, and general corporate purposes. | |
| Risk factors: | Investing in our securities involves substantial risks. You should carefully review and consider the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus supplement beginning on page S-11 and page 5 of the accompanying prospectus and the other information in this prospectus supplement, and in the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement for a discussion of the factors you should consider before you decide to invest in this offering. | |
| Nasdaq symbol | “IPW” |
| (1) | The number of shares of our common stock outstanding after the completion of this offering is based on 29,862,517 shares of our common stock outstanding as of June 16, 2024, and excludes the following: |
| · | 2,083,334 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Common Warrants with exercise prices of $2.40 per share. |
| · | 6,336,598 shares of common stock which are reserved for issuance under our Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, including (i) 3,250 restricted stock units and (ii) 3,330,000 options to purchase common stock, all of which remain subject to vesting conditions. |
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Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before purchasing our securities, you should read and consider carefully the following risk factors as well as the risk factors described under the section captioned “Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our most recent fiscal year (together with any additional risk factors contained in our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K) and those contained in our other filings with the SEC, which are incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, together with the other information contained in or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, including our consolidated financial statements and the related notes. Each of these risk factors, either alone or taken together, could adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition, as well as adversely affect the value of an investment in our common stock. There may be additional risks that we do not presently know of or that we currently believe are immaterial, which could also impair our business and financial position. If any of the events were to occur, our financial condition, our results of operations and/or our future growth prospects could be materially and adversely affected and the value of our common stock could decline. As a result, you could lose some or all of any investment you may make in our securities.
Our management will have broad discretion over the use of the net proceeds from this offering, which we may not use effectively or in a manner with which you agree.
We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering to pursue growth strategies, including potential merger and acquisition activities, and general corporate purposes. Nevertheless, our management will have broad discretion as to the use of the net proceeds from this offering and could use them for purposes other than those contemplated at the time of this offering. Accordingly, you will be relying on the judgment of our management with regard to the use of these net proceeds, and you will not have the opportunity, as part of your investment decision, to assess whether the proceeds are being used appropriately. It is possible that the proceeds will be invested in a way that does not yield a favorable, or any, return for our company.
Fluctuations in the price of our common stock, including as a result of actual or anticipated sales of shares by stockholders, may make our common stock more difficult to resell.
The market price and trading volume of our common stock have been and may continue to be subject to significant fluctuations due not only to general stock market conditions, but also to changes in sentiment in the market regarding the industry in which we operate, our operations, business prospects or liquidity or this offering. In addition to the risk factors discussed in our periodic reports and in this prospectus supplement, the price and volume volatility of our common stock may be affected by actual or anticipated sales of common stock by existing stockholders, including of shares purchased in this offering, whether in the market or in subsequent offerings. Stock markets in general may experience extreme volatility that is unrelated to the operating performance of listed companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our common stock, regardless of our operating results. As a result, these fluctuations in the market price and trading volume of our common stock may make it difficult to predict the market price of our common stock in the future, cause the value of your investment to decline and make it more difficult to resell our common stock.
We believe that we are currently in compliance with the applicable continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Nasdaq Listing Rules”), however, if at any point we are not able to comply with the Nasdaq Listing Rules, Nasdaq could move to delist our common stock.
We believe that we are currently in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules, but we cannot assure you that we will be able to continue to comply with the Nasdaq Listing Rules. If we are unable to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules, our common stock could be delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market. In that event, and if our common stock is not then eligible for quotation on another market or exchange, trading of our common stock could be conducted in the over-the-counter market or on an electronic bulletin board established for unlisted securities such as the OTCPink. In such event, it could become more difficult to dispose of, or obtain accurate price quotations for, our common stock, and there would likely also be a reduction in our coverage by securities analysts and the news media, which could cause the price of our common stock to decline further.
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Stockholders may experience dilution of their ownership interests because of the future issuance of additional shares of our common or preferred stock or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for our common or preferred stock.
In the future, we may issue our authorized but previously unissued equity securities, resulting in the dilution of the ownership interests of our stockholders. We may issue additional shares of our common stock or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for our common stock in connection with hiring or retaining employees, future acquisitions, future sales of our securities for capital raising purposes, or for other business purposes. The future issuance of additional shares of our common stock may create downward pressure on the trading price of the common stock. Although we currently have no plan to do so, we may need to raise additional capital in the future, and there can be no assurance that we will not be required to issue additional shares, warrants or other convertible securities in the future in conjunction with these capital raising efforts, including at a price (or exercise prices) below the price you paid for your securities.
The number of shares of common stock issued in this offering may be sold in the market following this offering, which may depress the market price of our common stock.
The shares of common stock issued in this offering may be sold in the public market following this offering, which may depress the market price of our common stock. If there are more shares of common stock offered for sale than buyers are willing to purchase, then the market price of our common stock may decline to a market price at which buyers are willing to purchase the offered shares of common stock and sellers remain willing to sell the shares of common stock. The common stock issued in the offering will be freely tradable without restriction (other than any shares that may be sold to our directors, certain officers or any of their affiliates in this offering, which will be subject to the lock-up restrictions set forth in the section titled “Plan of Distribution”) or further registration under the Securities Act.
We do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock.
Cash dividends have never been declared or paid on our common stock, and we do not anticipate such a declaration or payment for the foreseeable future. We expect to use future earnings, if any, to fund business growth. Therefore, stockholders will not receive any funds absent a sale of their shares of common stock. If we do not pay dividends, our common stock may be less valuable because a return on your investment will only occur if our stock price appreciates. We cannot assure stockholders that our stock price will appreciate or that they will receive a positive return on their investment if and when they sell their shares.
If securities or industry analysts issue an adverse opinion regarding our stock, our stock price and trading volume could decline.
The trading market for our common stock is influenced by the research and reports that securities or industry analysts may publish about us, our business, our market, or our competitors. If any of the analysts who may cover us adversely change its recommendation regarding our common stock, or provide more favorable relative recommendations about our competitors, the trading price of our common stock could decline. If any analyst who may cover us were to cease coverage of our company or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause the trading price of our common stock or trading volume to decline.
In making your investment decision, you should understand that we and the Placement Agent have not authorized any other party to provide you with information concerning us or this offering.
You should carefully evaluate all of the information in this prospectus supplement before investing in our company. You may receive media coverage regarding our company, including coverage that is not directly attributable to statements made by our officers, that incorrectly reports on statements made by our officers or employees, or that is misleading as a result of omitting information provided by us, our officers or employees. We and the Placement Agent have not authorized any other party to provide you with information concerning us or this offering, and you should not rely on such information in making an investment decision.
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We estimate that our net proceeds from this offering will be approximately $4,550,000 after deducting fees payable to the Placement Agent and other estimated offering expenses payable by us.
The net proceeds of this offering are expected to be used for pursuing our growth strategies, including potential merger and acquisition activities, and general corporate purposes. We currently have no agreements or commitments to complete any such transaction.
We have not determined the amounts we plan to spend on any of the activities mentioned above or the timing of the activities overall. As a result, our management will have broad discretion to allocate the net proceeds from this offering.
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The following table sets forth our capitalization as of March 31, 2024:
| · | on an actual basis; and | |
| · | on an as adjusted basis to give effect to (a) the issuance and sale by us of 2,083,334 shares of common stock in this offering at the offering price of $2.40 per share, after deducting the estimated private placement fee and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us, and the use of proceeds therefrom; and (b) the issuance and sale by us of Common Warrants exercisable for 2,083,334 shares of common stock in the concurrent private placement to this offering, exercisable at $2.40 per share. |
You should read this table together with our financial statements and the related notes, and our most recent “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which have been incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement.
As of March 31, 2024 (unaudited) | ||||||||
| Actual | As Adjusted | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,714,724 | 7,264,725 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 31,449,053 | 31,449,053 | ||||||
| Stockholder’s equity: | ||||||||
| Common stock | 29,819 | 31,902 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 30,013,997 | 34,588,998 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (10,887,703 | ) | (10,887,703 | ) | ||||
| Non-controlling interest | (34,519 | ) | (34,519 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (153,974 | ) | (153,974 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | $ | 18,967,620 | 23,544,705 | |||||
The table and discussion above are based on 29,818,232 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2024, and 31,901,566 shares as adjusted, and do not include, as of that date:
| · | 2,083,334 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Common Warrants with an exercise price of $2.40 per share; |
| · | 6,336,598 shares of common stock which are reserved and available for issuance under our Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, of which (i) 3,250 Restricted Stock Units remain subject to vesting and (ii) 3,330,000 options to purchase common stock outstanding, all of which remain subject to vesting conditions. |
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If you invest in our common stock in this offering, your interest will be diluted to the extent of the difference between the offering price per share of common stock and the as adjusted net tangible book value per share of common stock immediately after this offering.
Our net tangible book value is the amount of our total tangible assets less our total liabilities. Net tangible book value per share is our net tangible book value divided by the number of shares of common stock. Our net tangible book value on March 31, 2024 was $12,140,468, or $0.41 per share, based on 29,818,232 shares of our common stock outstanding at that date.
After giving effect to the issuance and sale by us of $5,000,002 in securities consisting of 2,083,334 shares of common stock after deducting the estimated private placement fee and estimated offering expenses payable by us, our as adjusted net tangible book value as of March 31, 2024 would have been approximately $16,715,469, or $0.52 per share of common stock. This represents an immediate increase in net tangible book value of $0.11 per share to our existing holders of common stock and an immediate dilution of $1.88 per share to investors purchasing shares in this offering.
The following table illustrates this dilution on a per share basis:
| Offering price per share | $ | 2.40 | ||
| Net tangible book value per share as of March 31, 2024 | $ | 0.41 | ||
| Increase in net tangible book value per share attributable to investors in this offering | $ | 0.11 | ||
| As adjusted net tangible book value per share after this offering | $ | 0.52 | ||
| Dilution per share to investors in this offering | $ | 1.88 |
We may choose to raise additional capital in the future due to market conditions or strategic considerations even if we believe we have sufficient funds for our current or future operating plans. To the extent that additional capital is raised through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the issuance of such securities could result in further dilution to our stockholders.
The table and discussion above are based on 29,818,232 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2024, and 31,901,566 shares as adjusted, and do not include, as of that date:
| · | 2,083,334 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Common Warrants with exercise prices of $2.40 per share; | |
| · | 6,336,598 shares of common stock which are reserved and available for issuance under our Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, of which (i) 3,250 Restricted Stock Units remain subject to vesting and (ii) 3,330,000 options to purchase common stock are outstanding, all of which remain subject to vesting conditions. |
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES WE ARE OFFERING
In this offering, we are offering 2,083,334 shares of our common stock.
Common Stock
The material terms and provisions of our common stock are described under the caption “Description of Capital Stock” starting on page 10 of the accompanying base prospectus.
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CONCURRENT PRIVATE PLACEMENT TRANSACTION
Concurrently with the sale of common stock in this offering, we will issue and sell to the investors in this offering Common Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,083,334 shares of common stock (the “Warrant Shares”) at an exercise price equal to $2.40 per share.
The Common Warrants and the Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of such warrants are not being registered under the Securities Act, are not being offered pursuant to this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and, instead, are being offered pursuant to the exemption provided in Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act and Rule 506(b) promulgated thereunder. Accordingly, purchasers may only sell the Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Common Warrants pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act covering the resale of those shares, an exemption under Rule 144 under the Securities Act or another applicable exemption under the Securities Act.
In connection with the concurrent private placement, we are obligated to file a registration statement on Form S-1 providing for the resale by the purchasers of the Warrant Shares issued within 30 days of the closing of the offering. We shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective with 60 days following the closing of the offering and to keep such registration statement effective at all times until no purchaser owns any Common Warrants or Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise thereof.
The following is a summary of the material terms and provisions of the Common Warrants that are being offered in the concurrent private placement. This summary is subject to and qualified in its entirety by the form of Common Warrant, which has been provided to the investors in this offering and which will be filed with the SEC as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K in connection with this offering and incorporated by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus supplement forms a part.
Duration and Exercise Price
The Common Warrants will have an exercise price of $2.40 per share. The Common Warrants will be immediately exercisable upon issuance and will be exercisable for five years from the date of issuance. The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise are subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of share dividends, share splits, reorganizations or similar events affecting our shares of common stock. The Common Warrants will be issued separately from the common stock and may be transferred separately immediately thereafter. The Common Warrants will be issued in certificated form only.
Exercisability
The Common Warrants will be exercisable, at the option of each holder, in whole or in part, by delivering to us a duly executed exercise notice accompanied by payment in full for the number of shares of common stock purchased upon such exercise (except in the case of a cashless exercise as discussed below). A holder (together with its affiliates) may not exercise any portion of such holder’s warrants to the extent that the holder would own more than 4.99% (or, at the election of the purchaser, 9.99%) of our outstanding shares of common stock immediately after exercise, except that prior to the issuance of the Common Warrants, the holder may elect to increase the amount of ownership of outstanding shares of common stock after exercising the holder’s Common Warrants up to 9.99% of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the exercise, as such percentage ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the Common Warrants.
Cashless Exercise
If at any time that is a date six months following the issuance of the Common Warrant there is no effective registration statement registering, or the prospectus contained therein is not available for the resale of the Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Common Warrant, then the Common Warrants may be exercisable on a “cashless exercise” basis pursuant to which the holders will receive upon such exercise a net number of shares of common stock determined according to a formula set forth in the Common Warrants.
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Fundamental Transactions
In the event of any fundamental transaction, as described in the Common Warrants and generally including any merger with or into another entity, sale of all or substantially all of our assets, tender offer or exchange offer, or reclassification of our common stock, then upon any subsequent exercise of a Common Warrant, the holder will have the right to receive as alternative consideration, for each share of our common stock that would have been issuable upon such exercise immediately prior to the occurrence of such fundamental transaction, the number of shares of common stock of the successor or acquiring corporation or of our company, if it is the surviving corporation, and any additional consideration receivable upon or as a result of such transaction by a holder of the number of shares of our common stock for which the Common Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to such event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a fundamental transaction, the holders of the Common Warrants have the right to require us or a successor entity to redeem the Common Warrants for cash in the amount of the Black-Scholes Value (as defined in each Common Warrant) of the unexercised portion of the Common Warrants concurrently with or within 30 days following the consummation of a fundamental transaction.
However, in the event of a fundamental transaction which is not in our control, including a fundamental transaction not approved by our board of directors, the holders of the Common Warrants will only be entitled to receive from us or our successor entity, as of the date of consummation of such fundamental transaction the same type or form of consideration (and in the same proportion), at the Black Scholes Value of the unexercised portion of the common warrant that is being offered and paid to the holders of our common stock in connection with the fundamental transaction, whether that consideration is in the form of cash, stock or any combination of cash and stock, or whether the holders of our common stock are given the choice to receive alternative forms of consideration in connection with the fundamental transaction. If the holders of our common stock are not offered or paid any consideration in such fundamental transaction, then such holders will be deemed to have received common stock.
Transferability
In accordance with its terms and subject to applicable laws, a Common Warrant may be transferred at the option of the holder upon surrender of the Common Warrant to us together with the appropriate instruments of transfer and payment of funds sufficient to pay any transfer taxes (if applicable).
Fractional Shares
No fractional shares of common stock will be issued upon the exercise of the Common Warrants. Rather, the number of shares of common stock to be issued will, at our election, either be rounded up to the nearest whole number or we will pay a cash adjustment in respect of such final fraction in an amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the exercise price.
Trading Market
There is no established trading market for the Common Warrants, and we do not expect a market to develop. We do not intend to apply for a listing for the Common Warrants on any securities exchange or other nationally recognized trading system. Without an active trading market, the liquidity of the Common Warrants will be limited.
Rights as a Shareholder
Except as otherwise provided in the Common Warrants or by virtue of the holder’s ownership of shares of our common stock, such holder of Common Warrants does not have the rights or privileges of a holder of our common stock, including any voting rights, until such holder exercises such holder’s Common Warrants. The Common Warrants will provide that the holders of the Common Warrants have the right to participate in distributions or dividends paid on our shares of common stock.
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We engaged Roth Capital Partners, LLC to act as our exclusive placement agent (the “Placement Agent”) in connection with this offering. The Placement Agent is not purchasing or selling any of the securities offered by us in this offering and is not required to arrange for the sale of any specific number or dollar amount of securities, other than to use its reasonable best efforts to arrange for the sale of such securities by us. The terms of this offering were subject to market conditions and negotiations between us, the Placement Agent and the prospective investor.
We are entering into separate securities purchase agreements directly with the investor in connection with this offering of common stock pursuant to this prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus under which we will sell the securities offered hereby directly to such investors.
The Placement Agent will have no authority to bind us. Further, the Placement Agent does not guarantee that it will be able to raise new capital in any prospective offering.
Delivery of the securities offered hereby is expected to occur on or about June 18, 2024, subject to satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions.
We have agreed to pay the Placement Agent a cash fee equal to 6.5% of the gross proceeds received from the investor who purchased securities in the offering. We have also agreed to reimburse the Placement Agent for accountable expenses, including, but not limited to, legal fees for placement agent’s legal counsel, at the closing of the offering up to an aggregate expense reimbursement of $50,000. We estimate the total offering expenses of this offering that will be payable by us, excluding the Placement Agent’s fees and expenses, will be approximately $75,000. In addition, pursuant to the terms of our engagement agreement with the Placement Agent, for a period of six months after the offering, the Placement Agent shall have the right to participate in any private placement or public offering as the lead book-running manger or lead placement agent.
We have also agreed to indemnify the Placement Agent against certain liabilities, including certain liabilities arising under the Securities Act, or to contribute to payments that the Placement Agent may be required to make for these liabilities.
Under the terms of the securities purchase agreement, from the date of such agreements until ninety (90) days after the closing of this offering, neither we nor any subsidiary shall (i) issue, enter into any agreement to issue or announce the issuance or proposed issuance of any shares of common stock or common stock equivalents, or (ii) file any registration statement or prospectus, or any amendment or supplement thereto, subject to certain exceptions.
We have also agreed, subject to certain exceptions, until the one year anniversary of the closing of this offering, not to (i) issue or sell any debt or equity securities that are convertible into, exchangeable or exercisable for, or include the right to receive, additional shares of common stock either (A) at a conversion price, exercise price or exchange rate or other price that is based upon, and/or varies with, the trading prices of or quotations for the shares of common stock at any time after the initial issuance of such debt or equity securities or (B) with a conversion, exercise or exchange price that is subject to being reset at some future date after the initial issuance of such debt or equity security or upon the occurrence of specified or contingent events directly or indirectly related to our business or the market for our common stock or (ii) enter into, or effect a transaction under, any agreement, including, but not limited to, an equity line of credit, whereby we may issue securities at a future determined price, however, following 90 days after the closing of this offering, an “at the market” offering with the Placement Agent will be permitted.
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The Placement Agent may be deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of the Securities Act, and any commissions received by it and any profit realized on the resale of the securities sold by it while acting as principal might be deemed to be underwriting discounts or commissions under the Securities Act. As an underwriter, it would be required to comply with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, including, without limitation, Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act and Rule 10b-5 and Regulation M under the Exchange Act. These rules and regulations may limit the timing of purchases and sales of common shares by the Placement Agent acting as principal. Under these rules and regulations, the Placement Agent:
| · | may not engage in any stabilization activity in connection with our securities; and | |
| · | may not bid for or purchase any of our securities or attempt to induce any person to purchase any of our securities, other than as permitted under the Exchange Act, until it has completed its participation in the distribution. |
The securities purchase agreement is included as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K that we will file with the SEC and that is incorporated by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus supplement forms a part.
The Transfer Agent and Registrar for shares of our common stock is VStock Transfer, LLC, Woodmere, New York. Our Transfer Agent and Registrar’s telephone number is (212) 828-8436.
Lock-Up Agreements
Our executive officers and directors have agreed to be subject to a lock-up period that shall terminate on the date that is 90 days following the closing of this offering. This means that, during the applicable lock-up period, such persons may not offer, sell, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise dispose of or enter into any transaction which is designed to, or might reasonably be expected to, result in the disposition (whether by actual disposition or effective economic disposition due to cash) directly or indirectly, any shares of common stock or any securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, shares of common stock. Certain limited transfers are permitted during the lock-up period if the transferee agrees to these lock-up restrictions.
Listing
Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “IPW.”
Other Relationships
The Placement Agent may, from time to time, engage in transactions with or perform services for us in the ordinary course of its business and may continue to receive compensation from us for such services.
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The validity of the shares of common stock offered by this prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus will be passed upon for us Dorsey & Whitney LLP, New York, New York. Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP, New York, New York, is acting as counsel for the Placement Agent in connection with this offering.
The consolidated financial statements of iPower Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 have been audited by UHY LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report which is incorporated by reference herein, and has been so incorporated in reliance upon such report and upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
INTERESTS OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
No named expert or counsel was hired on a contingent basis, will receive a direct or indirect interest in the issuer, or was a promoter, underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer, or employee of iPower Inc.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We file annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy the registration statement and any document we file with the SEC. The SEC maintains a web site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding companies, such as ours, that file documents electronically with the SEC. The address of the SEC’s website is www.sec.gov. The information on the SEC’s website is not part of this prospectus, and any references to this website or any other website are inactive textual references only.
This prospectus supplement is part of a registration statement on Form S-3 that we filed with the SEC to register the securities to be offered hereby. This prospectus supplement does not contain all of the information included in the registration statement, including certain exhibits and schedules. In addition to the foregoing, we maintain a website at www.meetipower.com. Our website content is made available for informational purposes only. It should neither be relied upon for investment purposes, nor is it incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement. We make available at www.meetipower.com copies of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to such document as soon as practicable after we electronically file such material with or furnish such documents to the SEC.
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The SEC permits us to “incorporate by reference” the information contained in documents we file with the SEC, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents rather than by including them in this prospectus supplement. Information that is incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus supplement and you should read it with the same care that you read this prospectus supplement. Later information that we file with the SEC will automatically update and supersede the information that is either contained, or incorporated by reference, in this prospectus supplement and the base prospectus and will be considered to be a part of this prospectus supplement and the base prospectus from the date those documents are filed. We have filed with the SEC, and incorporate by reference the following in this prospectus supplement and the base prospectus:
| · | our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023, filed on September 15, 2023; | |
| · | our Quarterly Report on form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, filed on November 14, 2023, for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, filed on February 14, 2024, and for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, filed on May 14, 2024; and | |
| · | our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on December 1, 2023, February 22, 2024, April 9, 2024, May 31, 2024, and June 3, 2024; | |
| · | The description of our common stock contained in our registration on Form 8-A (File No. 001-40391) filed with the SEC on May 5, 2021, including any amendment or report filed for the purpose of updating such description. |
In addition, all documents that we file with the SEC pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Act and Exchange Act after the date of the initial registration statement of which this prospectus supplement is a part as well as all such documents that we file with the SEC after the date of this prospectus supplement and before the termination of the offering of our securities shall be deemed incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement and to be a part of this prospectus supplement from the respective dates of filing such documents. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, none of the information that we disclose under Items 2.02 or 7.01 of any Current Report on Form 8-K that we may from time to time furnish to the SEC will be incorporated by reference into, or otherwise included in, this prospectus supplement.
You may request a copy of any or all of the documents incorporated by reference but not delivered with this prospectus supplement, at no cost, by writing or telephoning us at the following address and number: iPower Inc., 8798 9th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, telephone number (626) 863-7344. We will not, however, send exhibits to those documents, unless the exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference in those documents.
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PROSPECTUS
$50,000,000
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Warrants
Debt Securities
Rights
Units
This prospectus relates to the offer and sale, from time to time, by iPower Inc. (“we,” “us,” or the “Company”), in one or more offerings, any combination of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, warrants, debt securities, rights to purchase common stock or other securities or units having a maximum aggregate offering price of $50,000,000. When we decide to sell a particular class or series of securities, we will provide the specific terms of the offered securities in a prospectus supplement.
The prospectus supplements may also add, update or change information contained in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus. However, no prospectus supplement shall offer a security that is not registered and described in this prospectus at the time of its effectiveness. You should read this prospectus and any prospectus supplement, as well as the documents incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference into this prospectus, carefully before you invest. This prospectus may not be used to offer or sell our securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement relating to the offered securities.
These securities may be sold directly by us, through dealers or agents designated from time to time, to or through underwriters or through a combination of these methods. See “Plan of Distribution” in this prospectus. We may also describe the plan of distribution for any particular offering of our securities in a prospectus supplement. If any agents, underwriters or dealers are involved in the sale of any securities in respect of which this prospectus is being delivered, we will disclose their names and the nature of our arrangements with them in a prospectus supplement. The net proceeds we expect to receive from any such sale will also be included in a prospectus supplement.
Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “IPW.” Each prospectus supplement will contain information, where applicable, as to our listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market or on any other securities exchange of the securities covered by the prospectus supplement.
Pursuant to General Instruction I.B.6 of Form S-3, in no event will we sell our common stock in a public primary offering with a value exceeding more than one-third of our public float in any 12-month period so long as our public float remains below $75.0 million. As of September 27, 2023, the aggregate market value of our outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates, or public float, was approximately $8,849,448, based on 10,056,191shares of our outstanding common stock that were held by non-affiliates on such date and a price of $0.88 per share, which was the price at which our common stock was last sold on The Nasdaq Capital Market on September 15, 2023 (a date within 60 days of the date hereof), calculated in accordance with General Instruction I.B.6 of Form S-3. During the 12 calendar months prior to and including the date of this prospectus, we have not offered and sold any of our securities pursuant to General Instruction I.B.6 of Form S-3.
An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Please carefully read the information under the headings “Risk Factors” beginning on page 5 of this prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement and “Item 1A - Risk Factors” of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in any Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that is incorporated by reference in this prospectus before you invest in our securities.
We may amend or supplement this prospectus from time to time by filing amendments or supplements as required. You should read the entire prospectus and any amendments or supplements carefully before you make your investment decision.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is September 29, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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This prospectus is part of a Registration Statement that we filed with the SEC using a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf registration process, we may offer from time to time securities having a maximum aggregate offering price of $50,000,000. Each time we offer any type or series of securities under this prospectus, we will prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) a prospectus supplement that contains more specific information about the terms of that offering. We may also authorize one or more free writing prospectuses to be provided to you that may contain material information relating to these offerings. The prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you may also add, update, or change information contained in this prospectus or the documents incorporated herein by reference. You should read carefully both this prospectus, any prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectuses we have authorized for use in connection with a specific offering, together with additional information described below under the caption “Where You Can Find More Information,” before buying any of the securities being offered.
This prospectus does not contain all the information provided in the Registration Statement we filed with the SEC. For further information about us or our securities offered hereby, you should refer to that Registration Statement, which you can obtain from the SEC as described below under “Where You Can Find More Information.”
We have not authorized anyone to provide any information other than that contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or in any applicable prospectus supplement or any applicable free writing prospectus that we have authorized. We take no responsibility for and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. The securities offered hereby are not being offered in any jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted. You should not assume that the information contained in or incorporated by reference in this prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the respective dates of such document. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates.
We may sell securities through underwriters or dealers, through agents, directly to purchasers or through any combination of these methods. We and our agents reserve the sole right to accept or reject in whole or in part any proposed purchase of securities. The prospectus supplement, which we will prepare and file with the SEC each time we offer securities, will set forth the names of any underwriters, agents or others involved in the sale of securities, and any applicable fee, commission or discount arrangements with them. See “Plan of Distribution.”
Unless the context otherwise indicates, references in this prospectus to, “iPower,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” mean iPower Inc., a Nevada corporation.
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This prospectus summary highlights certain information about our company and other information contained elsewhere in this prospectus or in documents incorporated by reference. This summary does not contain all of the information that you should consider before making an investment decision. You should carefully read the entire prospectus, any prospectus supplement, including the matters set forth under the section of this prospectus entitled “Risk Factors” and the financial statements and related notes and other information that we incorporate by reference herein, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, before making an investment decision.
Our Business
iPower Inc. (formerly BZRTH, Inc.) was formed in Nevada in April 2018. Driven by tech and data, iPower Inc. is a U.S.-based online retailer and supplier of consumer home, garden and pet products. Through the operations of our e-commerce platform, www.simpledeluxe.com and www.Zenhydro.com, as well as Amazon, Walmart and eBay, our combined approximate 98,000 square foot fulfillment centers in Los Angeles, California, and our 99,000 square foot fulfillment center in Rancho Cucamonga, California, we believe we are one of the leading online marketers, distributors and retailers in our product categories, based on management’s estimates. Our core strategy continues to focus on expanding our geographic reach across the United States and internationally through organic growth, both in terms of expanding customer base as well as brand and product development. iPower has developed a set of methodologies driven by proprietary data formulas to effectively bring products to market and increase sales.
We are actively developing and acquiring our in-house branded products, which to date include iPower, Simple Deluxe and other brands and consist of products such as home goods, fans, pet products and hydroponics equipment, some of which have been designated as Amazon Choice products and category best sellers, among others. While we continue to focus on our top product categories, we are working to expand our product catalog to include new and adjacent categories through in-house products and our supply chain partners driven by market data analytics.
Products
iPower offers essential products in the home, hydroponic, gardening and pet goods categories. While the company offers products from hundreds of third-party brands, the Company has also established its own in-house branded products which are made available for purchase through our various sales channels. Our in-house branded products, marketed under the iPower™ and Simple Deluxe™ brands, include fans, shelving, furniture, hydroponic-related items, pet supplies and outdoor lifestyle products, some of which have been designated as Amazon best seller product leaders, and for which numerous products have been designated “Amazon’s Choice” and “#1 Best Seller.” We currently offer consumers a variety of products from our proprietary, in-house branded products. This year, we expanded our in-house catalog to include more general home goods products, with home goods making up our largest meta category.
Our Target Markets are Large and Rapidly Growing
Our principal industry opportunity is in the retail sale and distribution of consumer goods. Our primary subcategories include consumer home and pet goods ,consumer general gardening supplies and consumer hydroponics equipment and supplies. Home goods is our largest sales category and currently includes commercial fans, floor and wall fans, storage and shelving units, chairs, and outdoor furniture and recreation products, as well as a number of pet-related products. General gardening supplies include environmental sensors and controls, carts, tools and nutrients, among others. Hydroponics supplies generally include grow light systems; advanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) systems; water pumps, heaters, chillers and filters; nutrient and fertilizer delivery systems; and various growing media typically made from soil, rock wool or coconut fiber, among others. . .
The home goods industry has become a significant category we sell into. Grandview Research estimated that the size of the home goods market in the US was $740 billion in 2020 and should reach close to $1,040 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 7.4%.
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E-Commerce Strategy
The Company continues to grow and develop its e-commerce platforms, including simpledeluxe.com and zenhydro.com, where we sell our in house and third party products. In addition to our websites, we offer products to consumers through established e-commerce channels such as Amazon, Tiktok, eBay, and Walmart. Through these portals we offer various consumer products for sale. Online shoppers can have the ability to peruse our various product categories such as home fans and furnishing, shelving, outdoor lifestyle products, hydroponics equipment and pet products, providing consumers with an easy and quick method to find the exact products they need. In addition to these sections, our webstores offer customers periodic flash deals, best value recommendations and clearance sale items. Each product listed on the site contains product descriptions, product reviews and a picture so the consumer can make an informed and educated purchase. Our product filters allow the consumer to search by brand, manufacturer, or by price. Consumers can shop online day and night and have their purchases shipped directly to the location of their choice, or simply elect to use our website as a resource. Google advertising, social media advertising and email list marketing, in addition to auto-ship functionality, are the primary mechanisms we employ to drive traffic to Zenhydro.com and the other portals through which we make our products available for sale, including Amazon.com, Tiktok, eBay and Walmart. At present, more than 90% of our total sales occur through Amazon.com.
Large Established Distribution Infrastructure
We have a fully developed distribution network through our distribution centers in California. We work with a network of third-party common carrier trucking/freight companies that service our customers throughout the U.S., Canada and across the globe. We receive daily customer orders via our business-to-business e-commerce platform. Orders are then routed to the applicable distribution center and packed for shipments. Most of our customer orders are shipped within one business day of order receipt.
Intellectual Property and Proprietary Rights
Our intellectual property primarily consists of our brands and their related trademarks, domain names, websites, customer lists and affiliations, as well as our marketing intangibles, product know-how and technology. We also hold rights to website addresses related to our business, including websites that are actively used in our daily business operations, such as Zenhydro.com and simpledeluxe.com. We own federally registered trademarks for brands such as “iPower” and “Simple Deluxe,” which correspond to our current in-house branded products.
The Securities We May Offer
This prospectus is part of a Registration Statement that we filed with the SEC utilizing a shelf registration process. Under this shelf registration process, we may sell any combination of:
| · | common stock; | |
| · | preferred stock; | |
| · | warrants; | |
| · | debt securities, in one or more series; | |
| · | right to purchase common stock or other securities; and/or | |
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in one or more offerings up to a total dollar amount of $50,000,000. This prospectus provides you with a general description of the securities we may offer. Each time we sell securities, we will provide a prospectus supplement that will contain specific information about the terms of that specific offering and include a discussion of any risk factors or other special considerations that apply to those securities. The prospectus supplement may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. You should read both this prospectus and any prospectus supplement together with the additional information described under the heading “Where You Can Find More Information.”
Use of Proceeds
Except as described in any applicable prospectus supplement or in any free writing prospectuses we have authorized for use in connection with a specific offering, we currently intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities offered by us hereunder, if any, for working capital and general corporate purposes. We will set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus our intended use for the net proceeds received from the sale of any securities sold pursuant to the prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus.
Nasdaq Listing
Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “IPW.”
Corporate Information
The Company, a Nevada corporation, was formed on April 11, 2018 under the name BZRTH Inc. On September 4, 2020, we filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada changing our name to iPower Inc.
Our principal offices are located at 8798 9th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, and our phone number is (626) 863-7344. Our business website is www.meetipower.com and our e-commerce website is www.Zenhydro.com. The inclusion of our website address does not include or incorporate by reference into this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus any information on, or accessible through, our website.
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Investing in our securities involves risk. The prospectus supplement applicable to a particular offering of securities will contain a discussion of the risks applicable to an investment in iPower and to the particular types of securities that we are offering under that prospectus supplement. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks described under “Risk Factors” in the applicable prospectus supplement together with all of the other information contained or incorporated by reference in the prospectus supplement or appearing or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. You should also consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed under “Part I-Item 1A-Risk Factors” of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in “Part II-Item 1A-Risk Factors” in our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed subsequent to such Form 10-K that are incorporated herein by reference, as may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports we file with the SEC in the future. Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any of these risks. The trading price of our securities could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus, each prospectus supplement and the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus and each prospectus supplement contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that relate to future events or our future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements concern our anticipated results and progress of our operations in future periods, planned exploration and, if warranted, development of our properties, plans related to our business and other matters that may occur in the future. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “leading,” “intend,” “contemplate,” “shall” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. The section in this prospectus entitled “Risk Factors” and the sections in our periodic reports, including the section in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”) entitled “Business,” and the section in the 2023 Form 10-K and any future Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qs incorporated herein by reference entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” as well as other sections in this prospectus and the documents or reports incorporated by reference into this prospectus, discuss some of the factors that could contribute to these differences. Forward-looking statements in this prospectus, each prospectus supplement, and the documents incorporated by reference herein and therein include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to:
| · | our inability to predict or anticipate the duration or long-term economic effect of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia and any potential supply chain issues that may result; | |
| · | our limited operating history; | |
| · | our future results of operations; | |
| · | our current and future capital requirements necessary to support our efforts to open or acquire new complimentary businesses and channels of trade; | |
| · | our cash needs and financial plans; | |
| · | our competitive position; | |
| · | seasonality and how it may impact consumer behavior and resulting sales; | |
| · | our dependence on consumer interest in growing crops with the equipment and other products that we offer; | |
| · | evolving laws surrounding cannabis on a local, state, and federal level; | |
| · | the effectiveness of our internal controls; | |
| · | our dependence on third parties to manufacture and sell us inventory; | |
| · | our ability to maintain or protect our intellectual property; | |
| · | our ability to innovate and develop new intellectual property to continue enhancing our product and service offerings; | |
| · | our ability to protect our systems from unauthorized intrusions or theft of proprietary information; | |
| · | our ability to retain key members of our executive team; | |
| · | our ability to maintain our relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers; | |
| · | our ability to internally develop products and intellectual property; | |
| · | our ability to achieve expected technological advances by us or by third parties and our ability to leverage such advances; |
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| · | our potential growth opportunities; | |
| · | interpretations of current laws and the passage of future laws; | |
| · | acceptance of our business model by investors; | |
| · | the accuracy of our estimates regarding expenses and capital requirements; | |
| · | our ability to sell additional products and services to customers; | |
| · | our ability to adequately support growth; | |
| · | our ability to ensure consistency in the quality of our products and the quality and costs of our supply chain, including management of freight costs; | |
| · | any disruption to third party sales platforms, including Amazon.com, Walmart and eBay, through which we derive approximately 98% of our current revenues | |
| · | potential disruption of our business and supply chain as a result of any political conflicts or trade wars between China and the U.S., as well as increased tariffs on the products which we import; and | |
| · | the other risks set forth herein and in the documents incorporated by reference herein under the caption “Risk Factors.” |
The foregoing does not represent an exhaustive list of matters that may be covered by the forward-looking statements contained herein or risk factors that we are faced with. The factors set forth above under “Risk Factors” and other cautionary statements made in this prospectus should be read and understood as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this prospectus. The forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus represent our judgment as of the date of this prospectus. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on such statements. You should read this prospectus and the documents that we have filed as exhibits to this prospectus and incorporated by reference herein completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements we make. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained above and throughout this prospectus.
This prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus may contain market data that we obtain from industry sources. These sources do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information. Although we believe that our industry sources are reliable, we do not independently verify the information. The market data may include projections that are based on a number of other projections. While we believe these assumptions to be reasonable and sound as of the date of this prospectus, actual results may differ from the projections.
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We have never declared or paid dividends on our common stock and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Payment of cash dividends, if any, in the future will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on applicable law and then-existing conditions, including our financial condition, operating results, business prospects, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors our board of directors may deem relevant. We currently intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings to fund the development and growth of our business.
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Except as otherwise provided in the applicable prospectus supplement, we intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities covered by this prospectus for general corporate purposes, which may include, but is not limited to, working capital, capital expenditures, research and development expenditures and acquisitions of new technologies or businesses. The precise amount, use and timing of the application of such proceeds will depend upon our funding requirements and the availability and cost of other capital. Additional information on the use of net proceeds from an offering of securities covered by this prospectus may be set forth in the prospectus supplement relating to the specific offering.
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The following sections constitute a summary as of the date of this prospectus and do not purport to be a complete description of our capital stock. We will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to a particular offering the specific terms of the securities offered by that prospectus supplement. We will indicate in the applicable prospectus supplement if the terms of the securities differ from the terms we have summarized below. We will also include in the prospectus supplement information, where applicable, material United States federal income tax considerations relating to the securities.
General
The following description of common stock of the Company (the “common stock”) and preferred stock of the Company (the “preferred stock”), together with the additional information we include in any applicable prospectus supplement, summarizes the material terms and provisions of the common stock and preferred stock that we may offer under this prospectus but is not complete. For the complete terms of our common stock and preferred stock, please refer to our articles of incorporation, as may be amended from time to time (the “Articles of Incorporation”), any certificates of designation for our preferred stock, that may be authorized from time to time, and our amended and restated bylaws, as amended from time to time (the “Bylaws”). The Nevada General Corporation Law may also affect the terms of these securities. While the terms we have summarized below will apply generally to any future common stock or preferred stock that we may offer, we will describe the specific terms of any series of these securities in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement. If we so indicate in a prospectus supplement, the terms of any common stock or preferred stock we offer under that prospectus supplement may differ from the terms we describe below.
As of September 27, 2023, our authorized capital stock consists of 180,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which 29,764,374 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding; and 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, none of which were issued and outstanding. The authorized and unissued shares of common stock and preferred stock are available for issuance without further action by our stockholders unless such action is required by applicable law or the rules of any stock exchange on which our securities may be listed. Unless approval of our stockholders is so required, our board of directors will not seek stockholder approval for the issuance and sale of our common stock.
Common Stock
Dividends. Subject to the express terms of any outstanding preferred stock, dividends may be paid in cash or otherwise with respect to the holders of our common stock out of the assets of the Company legally available therefor, upon the terms, and subject to such limitations, as the board of directors may determine.
Voting Rights. Holders of common stock are entitled to one (1) vote per share in voting or consenting to the election of directors and for all other corporate purposes for which they are entitled to vote.
Liquidation Rights. Subject to the express terms of any outstanding preferred stock, in the event of a Liquidation of the Corporation, the holders of common stock shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any remaining assets available for distribution to the holders of common stock ratably in proportion to the total number of shares of common stock then issued and outstanding.
Preferred Stock
Subject to approval by holders of shares of any class or series of preferred stock to the extent such approval is required by its terms, the board of directors is expressly authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by law, by resolution or resolutions and by filing a certificate pursuant to the applicable law of the State of Nevada, to provide, out of the unissued shares of preferred stock, for series of preferred stock, and to establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each such series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each such series and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof.
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Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “IPW.” The Transfer Agent and Registrar for shares of our common stock and preferred stock is VStock Transfer, LLC, Woodmere, New York. Our Transfer Agent and Registrar’s telephone number is (212) 828-8436.
Options/Warrants/ Restricted Stock Units
As of September 27, 2023, subject to vesting conditions, we had outstanding options to purchase 3,330,000 shares of our common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $1.12. We also had outstanding warrants to purchase 685,715 shares of our common stock at an average exercise price of $5.00 per share and a total of 53,435 vested but unissued restricted stock units.
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The following description, together with the additional information we may include in any applicable prospectus supplements, summarizes the material terms and provisions of the warrants that we may offer under this prospectus and the related warrant agreements and warrant certificates. For the avoidance of doubt, this section relates only to new warrants that we may issue and not any of our outstanding warrants, and we refer to such new warrants in this prospectus for the sake of simplicity as “warrants.”
While the terms summarized below will apply generally to any warrants that we may offer, we will describe the particular terms of any series of warrants in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement. If we indicate in the prospectus supplement, the terms of any warrants offered under that prospectus supplement may differ from the terms described below. Specific warrant agreements will contain additional important terms and provisions and will be incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the registration statement, which includes this prospectus.
General
We may issue warrants for the purchase of common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, in one or more series. We may issue warrants independently or together with common stock, preferred stock and/or debt securities, and the warrants may be attached to or separate from these securities.
We plan to evidence each series of warrants by warrant certificates that we will issue under a separate warrant agreement. We will enter into the warrant agreement with a warrant agent and we will indicate the name and address of the warrant agent in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of warrants.
We will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement the terms of the series of warrants, including:
| · | the offering price and aggregate number of warrants offered; | |
| · | the currency for which the warrants may be purchased; | |
| · | if applicable, the designation and terms of the securities with which the warrants are issued and the number of warrants issued with each such security or each principal amount of such security; | |
| · | if applicable, the date on and after which the warrants and the related securities will be separately transferable; | |
| · | the number of shares of common stock purchasable upon the exercise of one warrant and the price at which these shares may be purchased upon such exercise; | |
| · | the effect of any merger, consolidation, sale or other disposition of our business on the warrant agreement and the warrants; | |
| · | the terms of any rights to redeem or call the warrants; | |
| · | any provisions for changes to or adjustments in the exercise price or number of securities issuable upon exercise of the warrants; | |
| · | the periods during which, and places at which, the warrants are exercisable; | |
| · | the manner of exercise; | |
| · | the dates on which the right to exercise the warrants will commence and expire; | |
| · | the manner in which the warrant agreement and warrants may be modified; | |
| · | if applicable, a discussion of certain material U.S. federal income tax considerations of holding or exercising the warrants; and | |
| · | any other specific terms, preferences, rights or limitations of or restrictions on the warrants. |
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DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
The following description, together with the additional information we include in any applicable prospectus supplements, summarizes the material terms and provisions of the debt securities that we may offer under this prospectus. While the terms we have summarized below will generally apply to any future debt securities we may offer under this prospectus, we will describe the particular terms of any debt securities that we may offer in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement. The terms of any debt securities we offer under a prospectus supplement may differ from the terms we describe below. As of the date of this prospectus, we have no outstanding registered debt securities.
We will issue senior notes under a senior indenture, which we will enter into with the trustee to be named in the senior indenture. We will issue subordinated notes under a subordinated indenture, which we will enter into with the trustee to be named in the subordinated indenture. We have filed forms of these documents as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. We use the term “indentures” to refer to both the senior indenture and the subordinated indenture.
The indentures will be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the “Trust Indenture Act”). We use the term “debenture trustee” to refer to either the senior trustee or the subordinated trustee, as applicable.
The following summaries of material provisions of the senior notes, the subordinated notes and the indentures are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, all the provisions of the indenture applicable to a particular series of debt securities. We urge you to read the applicable prospectus supplements related to the debt securities that we sell under this prospectus, as well as the complete indentures that contain the terms of the debt securities. Except as we may otherwise indicate, the terms of the senior and the subordinated indentures are identical.
General
The terms of each series of debt securities will be established by or pursuant to a resolution of our board of directors and set forth or determined in the manner provided in an officers’ certificate or by a supplemental indenture. Debt securities may be issued in separate series without limitation as to aggregate principal amount. We may specify a maximum aggregate principal amount for the debt securities of any series. The particular terms of each series of debt securities will be described in a prospectus supplement relating to such series, including any pricing supplement. The prospectus supplement will set forth:
| · | the title; | |
| · | the principal amount being offered, and, if a series, the total amount authorized and the total amount outstanding; | |
| · | any limit on the amount that may be issued; | |
| · | whether or not we will issue the series of debt securities in global form and, if so, the terms and who the depositary will be; | |
| · | the maturity date; | |
| · | whether and under what circumstances, if any, we will pay additional amounts on any debt securities held by a person who is not a U.S. person for tax purposes, and whether we can redeem the debt securities if we have to pay such additional amounts; | |
| · | the annual interest rate, which may be fixed or variable, or the method for determining the rate, the date interest will begin to accrue, the dates interest will be payable and the regular record dates for interest payment dates or the method for determining such dates; | |
| · | whether or not the debt securities will be secured or unsecured, and the terms of any secured debt; | |
| · | the terms of the subordination of any series of subordinated debt; | |
| · | the place where payments will be payable; | |
| · | restrictions on transfer, sale or other assignment, if any; | |
| · | our right, if any, to defer payment of interest and the maximum length of any such deferral period; |
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| · | the date, if any, after which, the conditions upon which, and the price at which we may, at our option, redeem the series of debt securities pursuant to any optional or provisional redemption provisions, and any other applicable terms of those redemption provisions; | |
| · | the date, if any, on which, and the price at which we are obligated, pursuant to any mandatory sinking fund or analogous fund provisions or otherwise, to redeem, or at the holder’s option to purchase, the series of debt securities and the currency or currency unit in which the debt securities are payable; | |
| · | whether the indenture will restrict our ability and/or the ability of our subsidiaries to, among other things: | |
| · | incur additional indebtedness; | |
| · | issue additional securities; | |
| · | create liens; | |
| · | pay dividends and make distributions in respect of our capital stock and the capital stock of our subsidiaries; | |
| · | redeem capital stock; | |
| · | place restrictions on our subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends, make distributions or transfer assets; | |
| · | make investments or other restricted payments; | |
| · | sell or otherwise dispose of assets; | |
| · | enter into sale-leaseback transactions; | |
| · | engage in transactions with stockholders and affiliates; | |
| · | issue or sell stock of our subsidiaries; or | |
| · | effect a consolidation or merger; | |
| · | whether the indenture will require us to maintain any interest coverage, fixed charge, cash flow-based, asset-based or other financial ratios; | |
| · | a discussion of any material or special U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to the debt securities; | |
| · | information describing any book-entry features; | |
| · | provisions for a sinking fund purchase or other analogous fund, if any; | |
| · | whether the debt securities are to be offered at a price such that they will be deemed to be offered at an “original issue discount” as defined in paragraph (a) of Section 1273 of the Internal Revenue Code; | |
| · | the procedures for any auction and remarketing, if any; | |
| · | the denominations in which we will issue the series of debt securities, if other than denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof; | |
| · | if other than dollars, the currency in which the series of debt securities will be denominated; and | |
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any other specific terms, preferences, rights or limitations of, or restrictions on, the debt securities, including any events of default that are in addition to those described in this prospectus or any covenants provided with respect to the debt securities that are in addition to those described above, and any terms that may be required by us or advisable under applicable laws or regulations or advisable in connection with the marketing of the debt securities. |
Conversion or Exchange Rights
We will set forth in the prospectus supplement the terms on which a series of debt securities may be convertible into or exchangeable for common stock or other securities of ours or a third party, including the conversion or exchange rate, as applicable, or how it will be calculated, and the applicable conversion or exchange period. We will include provisions as to whether conversion or exchange is mandatory, at the option of the holder or at our option. We may include provisions pursuant to which the number of our securities or the securities of a third party that the holders of the series of debt securities receive upon conversion or exchange would, under the circumstances described in those provisions, be subject to adjustment, or pursuant to which those holders would, under those circumstances, receive other property upon conversion or exchange, for example in the event of our merger or consolidation with another entity.
Consolidation, Merger or Sale
The indentures do not contain any covenant that restricts our ability to merge or consolidate, or sell, convey, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets. However, any successor of ours or the acquirer of such assets must assume all of our obligations under the indentures and the debt securities.
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If the debt securities are convertible for our other securities, the person with whom we consolidate or merge or to whom we sell all of our property must make provisions for the conversion of the debt securities into securities that the holders of the debt securities would have received if they had converted the debt securities before the consolidation, merger or sale.
Events of Default Under the Indenture
The following are events of default under the indentures in the forms initially filed as exhibits to the registration statement with respect to any series of debt securities that we may issue:
| · | if we fail to pay interest when due and payable and our failure continues for 90 days and the time for payment has not been extended or deferred; | |
| · | if we fail to pay the principal, sinking fund payment or premium, if any, when due and payable and the time for payment has not been extended or delayed; | |
| · | if we fail to observe or perform any other covenant contained in the debt securities or the indentures, other than a covenant specifically relating to another series of debt securities, and our failure continues for 90 days after we receive notice from the debenture trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of the applicable series; and | |
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if specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization occur. |
If an event of default with respect to debt securities of any series occurs and is continuing, other than an event of default specified in the last bullet point above, the debenture trustee or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series, by notice to us in writing, and to the debenture trustee if notice is given by such holders, may declare the unpaid principal of, premium, if any, and accrued interest, if any, due and payable immediately. If an event of default specified in the last bullet point above occurs with respect to us, the principal amount of and accrued interest, if any, of each issue of debt securities then outstanding shall be due and payable without any notice or other action on the part of the debenture trustee or any holder.
The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of an affected series may waive any default or event of default with respect to the series and its consequences, except defaults or events of default regarding payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest, unless we have cured the default or event of default in accordance with the indenture. Any waiver shall cure the default or event of default.
Subject to the terms of the indentures, if an event of default under an indenture shall occur and be continuing, the debenture trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under such indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders of the applicable series of debt securities, unless such holders have offered the debenture trustee reasonable indemnity. The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the debenture trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred on the debenture trustee, with respect to the debt securities of that series, provided that:
| · | the direction so given by the holder is not in conflict with any law or the applicable indenture; and | |
| · | subject to its duties under the Trust Indenture Act, the debenture trustee need not take any action that might involve it in personal liability or might be unduly prejudicial to the holders not involved in the proceeding. |
A holder of the debt securities of any series will only have the right to institute a proceeding under the indentures or to appoint a receiver or trustee, or to seek other remedies if:
| · | the holder has given written notice to the debenture trustee of a continuing event of default with respect to that series; | |
| · | the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series have made written request, and such holders have offered reasonable indemnity, to the debenture trustee to institute the proceeding as trustee; and | |
| · | the debenture trustee does not institute the proceeding and does not receive from the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series other conflicting directions within 90 days after the notice, request and offer. |
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These limitations do not apply to a suit instituted by a holder of debt securities if we default in the payment of the principal, premium, if any, or interest on, the debt securities.
We will periodically file statements with the debenture trustee regarding our compliance with specified covenants in the indentures.
Modification of Indenture; Waiver
We and the debenture trustee may change an indenture without the consent of any holders with respect to specific matters, including:
| · | to fix any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency in the indenture; | |
| · | to comply with the provisions described above under “Consolidation, Merger or Sale”; | |
| · | to comply with any requirements of the SEC in connection with the qualification of any indenture under the Trust Indenture Act; | |
| · | to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment hereunder by a successor trustee; | |
| · | to provide for uncertificated debt securities and to make all appropriate changes for such purpose; | |
| · | to add to, delete from, or revise the conditions, limitations and restrictions on the authorized amount, terms or purposes of issuance, authorization and delivery of debt securities or any series, as set forth in the indenture; | |
| · | to provide for the issuance of and establish the form and terms and conditions of the debt securities of any series as provided under “General” to establish the form of any certifications required to be furnished pursuant to the terms of the indenture or any series of debt securities, or to add to the rights of the holders of any series of debt securities; | |
| · | to add to our covenants such new covenants, restrictions, conditions or provisions for the protection of the holders, to make the occurrence, or the occurrence and the continuance, of a default in any such additional covenants, restrictions, conditions or provisions an event of default, or to surrender any of our rights or powers under the indenture; or | |
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to change anything that does not materially adversely affect the interests of any holder of debt securities of any series. |
In addition, under the indentures, the rights of holders of a series of debt securities may be changed by us and the debenture trustee with the written consent of the holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of each series that is affected. However, we and the debenture trustee may only make the following changes with the consent of each holder of any outstanding debt securities affected:
| · | extending the fixed maturity of the series of debt securities; | |
| · | reducing the principal amount, reducing the rate of or extending the time of payment of interest, or reducing any premium payable upon the redemption of any debt securities; or | |
| · | reducing the percentage of debt securities, the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, supplement, modification or waiver. |
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Discharge
Each indenture provides that we can elect to be discharged from our obligations with respect to one or more series of debt securities, except that the following obligations survive until the maturity date or the redemption date:
| · | register the transfer or exchange of debt securities of the series; | |
| · | replace stolen, lost or mutilated debt securities of the series; | |
| · | maintain paying agencies; | |
| · | hold monies for payment in trust; and | |
| · | appoint any successor trustee; |
and the following obligations survive the maturity date or the redemption date:
| · | recover excess money held by the debenture trustee; and | |
| · | compensate and indemnify the debenture trustee. |
In order to exercise our rights to be discharged, we must deposit with the debenture trustee money or government obligations sufficient to pay all the principal of, any premium, if any, and interest on, the debt securities of the series on the dates payments are due.
Form, Exchange, and Transfer
We will issue the debt securities of each series only in fully registered form without coupons and, unless we otherwise specify in the applicable prospectus supplement, in denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof. The indentures provide that we may issue debt securities of a series in temporary or permanent global form and as book-entry securities that will be deposited with, or on behalf of, The Depository Trust Company or another depositary named by us and identified in a prospectus supplement with respect to that series.
At the option of the holder, subject to the terms of the indentures and the limitations applicable to global securities described in the applicable prospectus supplement, the holder of the debt securities of any series can exchange the debt securities for other debt securities of the same series, in any authorized denomination and of like tenor and aggregate principal amount.
Subject to the terms of the indentures and the limitations applicable to global securities set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement, holders of the debt securities may present the debt securities for exchange or for registration of transfer, duly endorsed or with the form of transfer endorsed thereon duly executed if so required by us or the security registrar, at the office of the security registrar or at the office of any transfer agent designated by us for this purpose. Unless otherwise provided in the debt securities that the holder presents for transfer or exchange, we will make no service charge for any registration of transfer or exchange, but we may require payment of any taxes or other governmental charges.
We will name in the applicable prospectus supplement the security registrar, and any transfer agent in addition to the security registrar, that we initially designate for any debt securities. We may at any time designate additional transfer agents or rescind the designation of any transfer agent or approve a change in the office through which any transfer agent acts, except that we will be required to maintain a transfer agent in each place of payment for the debt securities of each series.
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If we elect to redeem the debt securities of any series, we will not be required to:
| · | issue, register the transfer of, or exchange any debt securities of any series being redeemed in part during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of mailing of a notice of redemption of any debt securities that may be selected for redemption and ending at the close of business on the day of the mailing; or |
| · | register the transfer of or exchange any debt securities so selected for redemption, in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any debt securities we are redeeming in part. |
Information Concerning the Debenture Trustee
The debenture trustee, other than during the occurrence and continuance of an event of default under an indenture, undertakes to perform only those duties as are specifically set forth in the applicable indenture. Upon an event of default under an indenture, the debenture trustee must use the same degree of care as a prudent person would exercise or use in the conduct of his or her own affairs. Subject to this provision, the debenture trustee is under no obligation to exercise any of the powers given it by the indentures at the request of any holder of debt securities unless it is offered reasonable security and indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities that it might incur.
Payment and Paying Agents
Unless we otherwise indicate in the applicable prospectus supplement, we will make payment of the interest on any debt securities on any interest payment date to the person in whose name the debt securities, or one or more predecessor securities, are registered at the close of business on the regular record date for the interest.
We will pay principal of and any premium and interest on the debt securities of a particular series at the office of the paying agents designated by us, except that, unless we otherwise indicate in the applicable prospectus supplement, we may make interest payments by check that we will mail to the holder or by wire transfer to certain holders. Unless we otherwise indicate in a prospectus supplement, we will designate the corporate office of the debenture trustee in the City of New York as our sole paying agent for payments with respect to debt securities of each series. We will name in the applicable prospectus supplement any other paying agents that we initially designate for the debt securities of a particular series. We will maintain a paying agent in each place of payment for the debt securities of a particular series.
All money we pay to a paying agent or the debenture trustee for the payment of the principal of or any premium or interest on any debt securities that remains unclaimed at the end of two years after such principal, premium or interest has become due and payable will be repaid to us, and the holder of the debt security thereafter may look only to us for payment thereof.
Governing Law
The indentures and the debt securities will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, except to the extent that the Trust Indenture Act is applicable.
Subordination of Subordinated Debt Securities
The subordinated debt securities will be subordinate and junior in priority of payment to certain of our other indebtedness to the extent described in a prospectus supplement. The indentures in the forms initially filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part do not limit the amount of indebtedness that we may incur, including senior indebtedness or subordinated indebtedness, and do not limit us from issuing any other debt, including secured debt or unsecured debt.
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The complete terms of the rights will be contained in the rights agreements we enter into with rights agents. These documents will be included or incorporated by reference as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. You should read the rights agreements and any related documents. You also should read the prospectus supplement, which will contain additional information and which may update or change some of the information below.
This section describes the general terms of the rights to purchase common stock or other securities that we may offer to stockholders using this prospectus. Further terms of the rights will be stated in the applicable prospectus supplement (or applicable free writing prospectus). The following description and any description of the rights in a prospectus supplement (or applicable free writing prospectus) may not be complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the terms of any agreement relating to the rights.
Rights may be issued independently or together with any other security and may or may not be transferable. As part of any rights offering, we may enter into a standby underwriting or other arrangement under which the underwriters or any other person would purchase any securities that are not purchased in such rights offering. If we issue rights, each series of rights will be issued under a separate rights agreement to be entered into between us and a bank or trust company, as rights agent, that will be named in the applicable prospectus supplement. Further terms of the rights will be stated in the applicable prospectus supplement. The rights agent will act solely as our agent and will not assume any obligation to any holders of rights certificates or beneficial owners of rights. The rights agreements and rights certificates will be filed with the SEC as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part or as an exhibit to a filing incorporated by reference in the registration statement. See “Where You Can Find Additional Information” for information on how to obtain copies of the rights agreements and rights certificates.
The prospectus supplement relating to any rights we offer will describe the specific terms of the offering and the rights, including the record date for stockholders entitled to the rights distribution, the number of rights issued and the number of shares of common stock that may be purchased upon exercise of the rights, the exercise price of the rights, the date on which the rights will become effective and the date on which the rights will expire, and any applicable U.S. federal income tax considerations.
In general, a right entitles the holder to purchase for cash a specific number of shares of common stock or other securities at a specified exercise price. The rights are normally issued to stockholders as of a specific record date, may be exercised only for a limited period of time and become void following the expiration of such period. If we determine to issue rights, we will accompany this prospectus with a prospectus supplement that may describe, among other things:
| · | the record date for stockholders entitled to receive the rights; | |
| · | the number of shares of common stock or other securities that may be purchased upon exercise of each right; | |
| · | the exercise price of the rights; | |
| · | the terms for changes to or adjustments in the exercise price, if any; | |
| · | whether the rights are transferable; | |
| · | the period during which the rights may be exercised and when they will expire; | |
| · | the steps required to exercise the rights; |
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| · | whether the rights include “oversubscription rights” so that the holder may purchase more securities if other holders do not purchase their full allotments, if any; | |
| · | whether we intend to sell the shares of common stock or other securities that are not purchased in the rights offering to an underwriter or other purchaser under a contractual “standby” commitment or other arrangement, if any; | |
| · | the withdrawal, termination and cancellation rights, if any; | |
| · | any material United States federal income tax consequences; and | |
| · | other material terms, including terms relating to transferability, exchange, exercise or amendment of the rights. |
Each right will entitle the holder of rights to purchase for cash the principal amount of shares of common stock, preferred stock or other securities at the exercise price provided in the applicable prospectus supplement. Rights may be exercised at any time up to the close of business on the expiration date for the rights provided in the applicable prospectus supplement.
If fewer than all of the rights issued in any rights offering are exercised, we may offer any unsubscribed securities directly to persons other than stockholders, to or through agents, underwriters or dealers or through a combination of such methods, including pursuant to standby arrangements, as described in the applicable prospectus supplement. After the close of business on the expiration date, all unexercised rights will become void.
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We may issue units comprised of shares of common stock, shares of preferred stock, debt securities, rights and warrants to purchase common stock in any combination. We may issue units in such amounts and in as many distinct series as we wish. This section outlines certain provisions of the units that we may issue. If we issue units, they will be issued under one or more unit agreements to be entered into between us and a bank or other financial institution, as unit agent. The information described in this section may not be complete in all respects and is qualified entirely by reference to the unit agreement with respect to the units of any particular series. The specific terms of any series of units offered will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. If so described in a particular supplement, the specific terms of any series of units may differ from the general description of terms presented below. We urge you to read any prospectus supplement related to any series of units we may offer, as well as the complete unit agreement and unit certificate that contain the terms of the units. If we issue units, forms of unit agreements and unit certificates relating to such units will be incorporated by reference as exhibits to the registration statement, which includes this prospectus.
Each unit that we may issue will be issued so that the holder of the unit is also the holder of each security included in the unit. Thus, the holder of a unit will have the rights and obligations of a holder of each included security. The unit agreement under which a unit is issued may provide that the securities included in the unit may not be held or transferred separately, at any time or at any time before a specified date.
The applicable prospectus supplement may describe:
| · | the designation and terms of the units and of the securities comprising the units, including whether and under what circumstances those securities may be held or transferred separately; | |
| · | any provisions of the governing unit agreement; | |
| · | the price or prices at which such units will be issued; | |
| · | the applicable U.S. federal income tax considerations relating to the units; | |
| · | any provisions for the issuance, payment, settlement, transfer or exchange of the units or of the securities comprising the units; and | |
| · | any other terms of the units and of the securities comprising the units. |
The provisions described in this section, as well as those described under “Description of Capital Stock,” “Description of Debt Securities” and “Description of Warrants” will apply to the securities included in each unit, to the extent relevant and as may be updated in any prospectus supplements. We may issue units in such amounts and in as many distinct series as we wish. This section summarizes terms of the units that apply generally to all series. Most of the financial and other specific terms of a particular series of units will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Unit Agreements
We will issue the units under one or more unit agreements to be entered into between us and a bank or other financial institution, as unit agent. We may add, replace or terminate unit agents from time to time. We will identify the unit agreement under which each series of units will be issued and the unit agent under that agreement in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Unit Agreements Will Not be Qualified Under Trust Indenture Act
No unit agreement will be qualified as an indenture, and no unit agent will be required to qualify as a trustee, under the Trust Indenture Act. Therefore, holders of units issued under unit agreements will not have the protections of the Trust Indenture Act with respect to their units.
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We may sell the securities described herein, from time to time in one or more offerings, by a variety of methods, including the following:
| · | on any national securities exchange or quotation service on which our securities may be listed at the time of sale, including the Nasdaq Capital Market; | |
| · | in the over-the-counter market; | |
| · | in transactions otherwise than on such exchange or in the over-the-counter market, which may include privately negotiated transactions and sales directly to one or more purchasers; | |
| · | through one or more agents, including an “at the market” offering within the meaning of Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act; | |
| · | through ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers; | |
| · | through purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account; | |
| · | to or through underwriters, broker-dealers, agents, in privately negotiated transactions, or any combination of these methods; | |
| · | through short sales; | |
| · | through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise; | |
| · | by pledge to secure debts or other obligations; | |
| · | block trades in which the broker-dealer so engaged will attempt to sell the securities as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction, or crosses in which the same broker acts as agent on both sides of the trade; | |
| · | a combination of any of these methods; or | |
| · | by any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law. |
We may sell the securities to or through one or more underwriters or dealers (acting as principal or agent), through agents, or directly to one or more purchasers. We may distribute the securities from time to time in one or more transactions:
| · | at a fixed price or prices, which may be changed; | |
| · | at market prices prevailing at the time of sale; | |
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| · | at prices related to such prevailing market prices; | |
| · | at varying prices determined at the time of sale; or | |
| · | at negotiated prices. |
We will describe the terms of the offering of the securities and the specific plan of distribution in a prospectus supplement or supplements to this prospectus, any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you, an amendment to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part or other filings we make with the SEC under the Exchange Act that are incorporated by reference. Such description may include, to the extent applicable:
| · | the name or names of any underwriters, dealers, agents or other purchasers; | |
| · | the purchase price of the securities or other consideration therefor, and the proceeds, if any, we will receive from the sale; | |
| · | any options to purchase additional shares or other options under which underwriters, dealers, agents or other purchasers may purchase additional securities from us; | |
| · | any agency fees or underwriting discounts and other items constituting agents’ or underwriters’ compensation; | |
| · | any public offering price; | |
| · | any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers; and | |
| · | any securities exchange or market on which the securities may be listed. |
Only underwriters named in the prospectus supplement will be underwriters of the securities offered by the prospectus supplement. Any dealers and agents participating in the distribution of the securities may be deemed to be underwriters, and compensation received by them on resale of the securities may be deemed to be underwriting discounts. If such dealers or agents were deemed to be underwriters, they may be subject to statutory liabilities under the Securities Act.
If underwriters are used in the sale, they will acquire the securities for their own account and may resell the securities from time to time in one or more transactions at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at the time of sale. The obligations of the underwriters to purchase the securities will be subject to the conditions set forth in the applicable underwriting agreement. We may offer the securities to the public through underwriting syndicates represented by managing underwriters or by underwriters without a syndicate. Subject to certain conditions, the underwriters will be obligated to purchase all of the securities offered by the prospectus supplement, other than securities covered by any option to purchase additional shares or other option. If a dealer is used in the sale of securities, we or an underwriter, will sell the securities to the dealer, as principal. The dealer may then resell the securities to the public at varying prices to be determined by the dealer at the time of resale. To the extent required, we will set forth in the prospectus supplement the name of the dealer and the terms of the transaction. Any public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers may change from time to time. We may use underwriters, dealers or agents with whom we have a material relationship. We will describe in the prospectus supplement, naming the underwriter, dealer or agent, the nature of any such relationship.
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We may sell securities directly or through agents we designate from time to time. If required by applicable law, we will name any agent involved in the offering and sale of securities and we will describe any commissions payable to the agent in the prospectus supplement. Unless the prospectus supplement states otherwise, the agent will act on a best-efforts basis for the period of its appointment.
We may provide agents, dealers and underwriters with indemnification against civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, or contribution with respect to payments that the agents or dealers or underwriters may make with respect to these liabilities. Agents, dealers and underwriters or their affiliates may engage in transactions with, or perform services for us in the ordinary course of business.
We may engage in at-the-market offerings into an existing trading market in accordance with rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act. In addition, we may enter into derivative transactions with third parties, or sell securities not covered by this prospectus to third parties in privately negotiated transactions. If the applicable prospectus supplement so indicates, in connection with those derivatives, the third parties may sell securities covered by this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement, including in short sale transactions. If so, the third party may use securities pledged by us or borrowed from us or others to settle those sales or to close out any related open borrowings of common stock, and may use securities received from us in settlement of those derivatives to close out any related open borrowings of our securities. In addition, we may loan or pledge securities to a financial institution or other third party that in turn may sell the securities using this prospectus and an applicable prospectus supplement. Such financial institution or other third party may transfer its economic short position to investors in our securities or in connection with a concurrent offering of other securities.
In addition, any securities covered by this prospectus that qualify for sale under Rule 144 of the Securities Act may be sold under Rule 144 rather than under this prospectus. To the extent that such members, partners or shareholders are not affiliates of ours, such members, partners or stockholders would thereby receive freely tradable shares of the securities pursuant to the distribution through this prospectus.
All securities we may offer, other than common stock, will be new issues of securities with no established trading market. Any underwriters may make a market in these securities, but will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. We cannot guarantee the liquidity of the trading markets for any securities.
Any underwriter may be granted an option to purchase additional shares, and engage in stabilizing transactions, short-covering transactions and penalty bids in accordance with Regulation M under the Exchange Act. An underwriter’s option to purchase additional shares involves sales in excess of the offering size, which creates a short position. Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase the underlying security so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum price. Syndicate-covering or other short-covering transactions involve purchases of the securities, either through exercise of the option to purchase additional shares or in the open market after the distribution is completed, to cover short positions. Penalty bids permit the underwriters to reclaim a selling concession from a dealer when the securities originally sold by the dealer are purchased in a stabilizing or covering transaction to cover short positions. Those activities may cause the price of the securities to be higher than it would otherwise be. If commenced, the underwriters may discontinue any of the activities at any time.
Any underwriters, dealers or agents that are qualified market makers on the Nasdaq may engage in passive market making transactions in our common stock on the Nasdaq in accordance with Regulation M under the Exchange Act, during the business day prior to the pricing of the offering, before the commencement of offers or sales of the common stock. Passive market makers must comply with applicable volume and price limitations and must be identified as passive market makers. In general, a passive market maker must display its bid at a price not in excess of the highest independent bid for such security; if all independent bids are lowered below the passive market maker’s bid, however, the passive market maker’s bid must then be lowered when certain purchase limits are exceeded. Passive market making may stabilize the market price of the securities at a level above that which might otherwise prevail in the open market and, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time.
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Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, the validity of the securities offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Michelman & Robinson, LLP. If the validity of the securities offered hereby in connection with offerings made pursuant to this prospectus are passed upon by counsel for the underwriters, dealers or agents, if any, such counsel will be named in the prospectus supplement relating to such offering.
The consolidated financial statements of iPower Inc. as of and for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, have been audited by UHY LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report which is incorporated by reference herein. Such financial statements have been incorporated by reference in reliance on the report of such firm given upon its authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY AND DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION
POSITION ON
INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
This prospectus is part of the registration statement on Form S-3 we filed with the SEC under the Securities Act and does not contain all the information set forth in the registration statement. Whenever a reference is made in this prospectus to any of our contracts, agreements or other documents, the reference may not be complete and you should refer to the exhibits that are a part of the registration statement or the exhibits to the reports or other documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus for a copy of such contract, agreement or other document. Because we are subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, we file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Our SEC filings are available to the public over the Internet at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
You may also access our SEC filings at our website www.meetipower.com. Our website and the information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in, and are not considered part of, this prospectus. You should not rely on our website or any such information in making your decision whether to purchase our securities.
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INFORMATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
We have elected to incorporate certain information by reference into this prospectus. By incorporating by reference, we can disclose important information to you by referring you to other documents we have filed or will file with the SEC. The information incorporated by reference is deemed to be part of this prospectus, except for information incorporated by reference that is superseded by information contained in this prospectus. This means that you must look at all of the SEC filings that we incorporate by reference to determine if any statements in the prospectus or any document previously incorporated by reference have been modified or superseded. This prospectus incorporates by reference the documents set forth below that we have previously filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act:
| · | Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023, filed with the SEC on September 14, 2023, including any amendments or supplements thereto; | |
| · | The description of our common stock contained in our registration on Form 8-A (File No. 001-40391) filed with the SEC on May 5, 2021, including any amendment or report filed for the purpose of updating such description. |
All documents subsequently filed by the Company with the SEC pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the date of the initial filing of the registration statement and prior to effectiveness of the registration statement that contains this prospectus and prior to the termination of the offering (except in each case the information contained in such document to the extent “furnish” and not “filed”), shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and to be a part hereof from the date of filing of such documents.
Any statement contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Registration Statement to the extent that a statement contained herein, or in any other subsequently filed document which also is incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein, modifies or supersedes such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Registration Statement.
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IPOWER INC.
2,083,334 shares of Common Stock
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PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
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Roth Capital Partners
June 16, 2024