Note 13 —  Stockholders Equity

Common stock

On August 31, 2015 the Company’s board of directors approved a reverse stock split of our common stock, in a ratio to be determined by the board of directors, of not less than 1-for-400 nor more than 1-for-1000. On October 6, 2015, 20 calendar days had passed since the mailing to our shareholders of the Definitive Schedule 14C filed on September 11, 2015 regarding the approval by board of the reverse stock split. On October 7, 2015, we effected a 1-for-1000 reverse split of our common stock. Pursuant to the reverse split, all shareholders of less than 100,000 pre-split common shares, were issued a round lot quantity of 100 common shares post split. The total share round up quantity related to the reverse split resulted in an additional issue of 139,953 common shares post-split. All share and related option information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the decrease in shares resulting from this action. Additional funds were reclassified from the common stock to additional paid in capital to reflect the change in total par value represented by the lower common shares after the reverse split. The par value of the common stock outstanding shall remain at $0.001 per share subsequent to the reverse split action.

As of September 29, 2013, Optex Systems had 170,914 common shares outstanding. During the twelve months ending September 28, 2014 Alpha Capital Anstalt converted 14.58 shares of Series A preferred stock at a stated value of $6,860 into 10,000 shares of its Common Stock at a conversion price of $10.00 per share for a converted value of $100,000 and a former director exercised 5,000 options at $10.00 per share in a net exchange for 3,567 common shares. The outstanding common shares as of September 28, 2014 were 310,867.

Pursuant to the October 7, 2015 reverse split, there was an additional 139,953 shares issued to preserve round lots of 100 shares for all lot holders holding less than 100,000 pre-split, or 100 post-split shares common shares. An adjustment to common stock par value and additional paid in capital was recorded to reflect the change in values as a result of the reverse split. The table below reflects the changes to common shares and equity accounts as a result of the 1000:1 reverse split as of September 28, 2014.

On March 29, 2015, we issued 1000 shares of our series B preferred stock in exchange for convertible notes. On May 27, 2015 a private investor converted $10 thousand, or 6 shares of the Series B preferred stock at a stated value of $1,629 per share, for 4,000 shares of common stock. The outstanding common shares as of September 27, 2015 were 314,867. There were no other issuances of common or preferred stock during the twelve months ended September 27, 2015.

Series A preferred stock

Optex Systems Holdings has filed a Certificate of Designation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware authorizing a series of preferred stock, under its articles of incorporation, known as “Series A preferred stock”. The Certificate of Designation currently sets forth the following terms for the Series A preferred stock: (i) number of authorized shares: 1,027; (ii) per share stated value: $6,860; (iii) liquidation preference per share: stated value; (iv) conversion price: $0.15 per share as adjusted from time to time; and (v) voting rights: votes along with the common stock on an as converted basis with one vote per share (vi) par value $0.001 per share. The conversion price was subsequently reset to $0.01 per share as discussed below.

The Series A preferred stock entitles the holders to receive cumulative dividends at the rate of 6% per annum, payable in cash at the discretion of Board of Directors. Each share of preferred stock is immediately convertible into common shares at the option of the holder which entitles the holder to receive the equivalent number of common shares equal to the stated value of the preferred shares divided by the conversion price, which was initially set at $0.15 per share. The dividends were subsequently waived and the price per share was reset to $0.01 on February 21, 2012 as discussed below. On November 17, 2014 an exercise price per share ratchet was triggered by the issuance of convertible notes with a lower conversion price and the exercise price was reset to $0.0025 per common share Effective as of October 7, 2015, the conversion price has been reset to $2.50 per share pursuant to the 1000:1 reverse stock split on common shares.

Holders of preferred shares receive preferential rights in the event of liquidation. Additionally the preferred stock shareholders are entitled to vote together with the common stock on an “as-converted” basis.

As of April 1, 2012, the preferred shareholders agreed to waive the past dividends in arrears through June 29, 2014 of $884 thousand in exchange for an increase in the stated value to $6,860. On February 21, 2012, in connection with the purchase of the 5,000 shares of common stock of Optex Systems Holdings by Alpha Capital, the preferred shareholders executed an irrevocable waiver for any and all previously accrued and outstanding dividends and the right to receive any future dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock. The per share conversion price of the Optex Systems Holdings’ Series A Preferred Stock was automatically reset to $0.01 per share in accordance with the reset provision as set forth in paragraph 4(d)(ii) of the Series Designation for the Optex Systems Holdings’ Series A Preferred Stock. The total amount of dividends waived as a result of the February 21, 2012 waiver is $213 thousand. As of the years ended September 27, 2015 and September 28, 2014, there were no preferred dividends payable. As of September 27, 2015 and September 28, 2014 as a result of the executed waiver dated February 21, 2012, there were no dividends in arrears on preferred shares and no future dividends will accrue on the preferred shares.

On March 19, 2013, Alpha Capital Anstalt converted 7.29 shares of Series A preferred stock at a stated value of $6,860 into 5,000 shares of its Common Stock for a total converted value of $50,000. On February 11, 2014 and March 24, 2014, Alpha Capital Anstalt converted 7.29 shares of Series A preferred stock at a stated value of $6,860 into 5,000 shares of its Common Stock for a converted value of $50,000 each transaction, respectively. As a result of the conversions, Optex Systems Holdings had 1,001 of preferred shares outstanding as of September 27, 2015 and 1,001 of preferred shares outstanding as of September 28, 2014 respectively. 

As of April 3, 2015, a majority in interest of the holders of the Series A preferred stock has waived the right to convert its Series A preferred stock into Company common shares until such a time as a reverse stock split of the Company’s stock is effected in sufficient ratio to accommodate full conversion of both Series A and Series B preferred stock from authorized and unissued shares. On October 7, 2015, we effected a 1-for-1000 reverse split of our common stock. Based on the price reset to $2.50 per common share, there are 75.5 shares of preferred stock with a beneficial conversion feature, “in the money”, which are subject to immediate conversion at the discretion of the holder. In the twelve months ending September 27, 2105, Optex Systems Holdings has recognized a $1.5 million adjustment to retained earnings for dividends for the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature for the 75.5 preferred shares issued and not covered by the conversion waiver and blocker agreement. The remaining 926 outstanding Series A preferred shares will become convertible to common shares based on a future event. Based on the market price of the common stock of $7.00 (adjusted for 1000:1 reverse split) as of September 25, 2015, these preferred shares are subject to an additional $11.4 million retained earnings adjustment for dividends on the earliest potential conversion date as they become convertible. 

As these shares are subject to the potential for further adjustments to the conversion ratio based on future occurrences, any new conversion price reset may trigger recognition of an additional beneficial conversion feature on occurrence.

Series B Preferred Stock

On March 26, 2015, Optex Systems Holdings filed a Certificate of Designation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware authorizing a series of preferred stock, under its articles of incorporation, known as “Series B preferred stock”. The Certificate of Designation currently sets forth the following terms for the Series B preferred stock: (i) number of authorized shares: 1,010; (ii) per share stated value: $1,629 (iii) liquidation preference per share, other than Series A preferred stock: stated value; (iv) conversion price: $0.0025 per share as adjusted from time to time; (v) voting rights: votes along with the common stock on an as converted basis with one vote per share; and (vi) par value of $0.001 per share. Effective as of October 7, 2015, the conversion price has been reset to $2.50 per share pursuant to the 1000:1 reverse stock split on common shares.

On June 28, 2015, the holders of the Company’s $1,560,000 principal amount of convertible promissory notes, issued on or about November 17, 2014, converted the entire principal amount thereof and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, into 1,000 shares of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock.

Each share of preferred stock is immediately convertible into common shares at the option of the holder which entitles the holder to receive the equivalent number of common shares equal to the stated value of the preferred shares divided by the conversion price, which is initially set at $0.0025 per share and was reset to $2.50 per share pursuant to the October 7, 2015 1000:1 reverse stock split. On May 27, 2015 a private investor converted $10 thousand, or 6 shares of the Series B preferred stock at a stated value of $1,629 per share, for 4,000 shares of common stock. As of September 27, 2015, there were 994 shares of Series B preferred shares outstanding. 

At the time of issuance, the market value of the common stock was $10.00 ($0.01 pre split). As the conversion rate of $2.50 ($0.0025 pre split) was below the market price, the issued preferred series B stock contained a beneficial conversion feature. As the series B preferred stock is immediately convertible with no stated maturity date, Optex Systems Holdings recognized a retained earnings and additional paid in capital adjustment for the intrinsic value, “in the money portion”, of the conversion options at inception. For the twelve months ending September 27, 2015 Optex Systems Holdings recognized a retained earnings dividends and additional paid in capital adjustment of $4.9 million, which represented the intrinsic value of the options at the commitment date.

As these shares are subject to the potential for further adjustments to the conversion ratio based on future occurrences, any new conversion price reset may trigger recognition of an additional beneficial conversion feature on occurrence.