ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER
This statement on Schedule 13D (“Schedule 13D”) relates to the common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) of One Stop Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”). The address of the principal executive offices of the Issuer is 2235 Enterprise Street, Suite 100, Escondido, California 92029.
ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND
(a) | This Schedule 13D is filed by Steve D. Cooper and The Cooper Revocable Trust dated April 25, 2001 (the “Reporting Persons”). |
(b) | The Reporting Persons’ address is: 2235 Enterprise Street, Suite 100, Escondido, CA 92029. |
(c) | Steve D. Cooper is an executive officer and director of Issuer. |
(d) | The Reporting Persons have not been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) during the last five years. |
(e) | The Reporting Persons have not been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body resulting in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or finding any violation with respect to such laws. |
(f) | Mr. Cooper is a citizen of the United States. |
ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION
Steve D. Cooper is the chief executive officer, president and member of the board of directors of the Issuer.
Prior to the Issuer’s initial public offering (“IPO”), the Reporting Persons holdings consisted of (i) 2,988,116 shares of common stock held by The Cooper Revocable Trust dated April 25, 2001, and (ii) 732,500 shares of common stock that Mr. Cooper had the right to acquire from the Issuer within 60 days of January 11, 2018 pursuant to exercise of stock options. Steve Cooper shares joint voting and investment control of The Cooper Revocable Trust dated April 25, 2001 with his wife Lori Cooper. Mr. Cooper serves as chief executive officer, president and member of the board of directors.
On February 9, 2018, the underwriters of the Issuer’s IPO partially exercised their over-allotment option to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock from The Cooper Revocable Trust, dated April 25, 2001. The transaction closed on February 9, 2018.
On March 9, 2018, Mr. Cooper exercised an option to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock by “net exercise.” Mr. Cooper received 38,580 shares of common stock on net exercise, forfeited 16,393 shares of common stock underlying the option in payment of the exercise price and 45,027 shares of common stock to cover tax withholdings, using the closing stock price on March 9, 2018 of $6.10 per share.
On April 11, 2018, Mr. Cooper was granted 30,000 Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of OSS common stock. The closing price of OSS on April 11, 2018 was $4.17. Prior to the Initial Vesting Date, the Vested Ratio shall be zero. On the Initial Vesting Date, the Vested Ratio shall be 1/12, provided the Grantee’s service has not been terminated prior to the Initial Vesting Date. For each quarter of Grantee service from the Initial Vesting Date until the Vested Ratio equals 1/1, the Vested Ratio shall be increased by 1/12. This Restricted Stock Unit will be fully vested after three (3) years of service.
On August 28, 2018, 2,500 RSU’s held by Mr. Cooper vested and were exercised by net exercise. Mr. Cooper received 1,825 shares of common stock on net exercise and forfeited 675 shares of common stock underlying the RSU in payment of the exercise price, using the closing stock price on August 28, 2018 of $4.70 per share.
On October 29, 2018, 2,500 RSU’s held by Mr. Cooper vested and were exercised by net exercise. Mr. Cooper received 1,873 shares of common stock on net exercise and forfeited 627 shares of common stock underlying the RSU in payment of the exercise price, using the closing stock price on October 29, 2018 of $3.54 per share.
As of the date of this Schedule 13D, 25,000 RSU’s remain unvested and unexercisable, 5,000 of which will vest and become exercisable within 60 days of the date of this Schedule 13D.
ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION
The Reporting Persons are considered control persons of the Issuer by virtue of Steve D. Cooper’s status as an executive officer and director of the Issuer. The securities of the Issuer were acquired by the Reporting Persons for investment and not with the purpose nor with the effect of changing or influencing control of the Issuer nor in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having such purpose or effect. See Item 3 of this Schedule 13D, which is hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 4.