STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Reorganization Prior to the Reorganization described in Note 1, the Company was authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share. Upon the Reorganization in the first quarter of 2023 (see Note 1), the Company was authorized to issue 300,000,000 shares of common stock and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. Amendment to Articles of Incorporation Dual Class Share Structure On March 29, 2023, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to institute a dual class share structure consisting of Class A Common Stock, and Class B Common Stock, and any number of classes of preferred stock. Class A Common Stock was entitled to twenty (20) votes per share on proposals requiring or requesting stockholder approval, and Class B Common Stock was entitled to one (1) vote on any such matter. A share of Class A Common Stock could have been voluntarily converted into a share of Class B Common Stock. A transfer of a share of Class A Common Stock would have resulted in its automatic conversion into Common Stock upon such transfer, subject to certain exceptions, including that the transfer of shares of Class A Common Stock to another holder of Class A Common Stock would not have resulted in such automatic conversion. Class B Common Stock was not convertible. Other than as to voting and conversion rights, Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock had the same rights and preferences and ranked equally, shared ratably and were identical in all respects as to all matters. Due to this amendment, the Company’s authorized capital stock became 350,000,000 shares, consisting of: (i) 300,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of which 20,000,000 shares were designated Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, and 280,000,000 shares were designated as Class B Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share; and (ii) 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share. All 9,200,434 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at the time of the amendment became shares of Class B Common Stock. Single Common Stock Structure On June 5, 2023, the Company further amended its articles of incorporation to amend the share structure by (i) eliminating a dual class share structure consisting of the Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock and establishing a single common stock structure consisting of shares of common stock only, with 350,000,000 authorized shares being all designated as common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share (the “Single Common Stock Structure”), entitled to one (1) vote per share; and by (ii) eliminating all authorized shares of preferred stock. All shares of Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding at the time of the amendment became shares of common stock. The accompanying financial statements reflect the single common stock structure in place as of September 30, 2023. 2023 Private Placement From April to June 2023, the Company conducted a private placement of and entered into certain subscription agreements with several accredited investors. Pursuant to the agreements, the Company issued 955,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share for a total of $955,000. Advisor and Consulting Agreements In June 2023, the Company entered into advisor agreements with certain advisors, pursuant to which the advisors will provide business and corporate advice in connection with the Offering to the Company. In consideration for the advisor’s services, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock to six individuals and entities, for an aggregate of 3,000,000 shares. The Company recorded an expense of $3,000,000, or fair value of $1.00 per share, pertaining to these issuances, which is included in general and administrative expense in the statements of operations. The fair value was determined based on recent sales of stock under the 2023 Private Placement disclosure noted above. In August 2023, the board of directors approved an issuance of and the Company issued an aggregate total of 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock under the LQR House Inc. Stock Option and Incentive Plan (“2021 Plan”) to certain consultants with whom the Company entered into independent contractor agreements, in consideration for their providing consulting services to the Company. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $2,552,500, or $1.02 per share based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the time of the agreements, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The amount was included in general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations. Initial Public Offering In the IPO, which closed on August 11, 2021, the Company issued and sold 1,150,000 shares of common stock, including the exercise of the over-allotment option, at a public offering price of $5.00 per share. Total gross proceeds to the Company from the IPO were $5.75 million. The aggregate net proceeds to the Company from the IPO were approximately $4.5 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and total offering expenses. In connection to the IPO, the Company agreed to issue the underwriters five-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 57,500 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $5.00 per share. The warrants are immediately exercisable. Debt Settlement for Shares On September 27, 2023, the Company issued 2,550,622 shares of common stock as settlement for outstanding principal on notes of $950,000 and accrued interest of $171,000 (see Note 5). Cancellations In June 2023, the Company entered into a Cancellation Agreement with four stockholders, who each owned 750,000 shares of common stock or an aggregate of 3,000,000 shares. The stockholders purchased these shares from the founder, Sean Dollinger, pursuant to a stock purchase agreement on January 12, 2023, between Mr. Dollinger and each of these four stockholders. As of the date these financial statements were available to be issued these shares were either cancelled or pending cancellation with the transfer agent. The Company repurchased the shares for $18,000. Share Buyback On September 1, 2023, the board of directors of the Company authorized a share buyback program for up to 20% or up to $2.0 million of the Company’s common stock and approved an agreement entered by and between the Company and Dominari Securities LLC (“Dominari”) on August 28, 2023 to effect the share buyback program. The Company confirmed the acquisition of 79,310 shares of common stock on September 8, 2023 for a total of $93,464, which was recorded as treasury stock on the balance sheet and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The repurchase of shares of common stock occurred in accordance with Rule 10b-18. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had 16,356,056 shares issued and 16,276,746 shares outstanding. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had 9,200,405 shares issued and outstanding. Restricted Stock Units In August 2023 the Company granted 1,250,000 restricted stock units (the Director RSU’s) which were to vest in eight (8) equal quarterly installments commencing on October 1, 2023. On August 21, 2023, Jay Dhaliwal was added to the Board on and was granted 20,000 Director RSUs which Director RSUs were to vest in eight (8) equal quarterly installments commencing on October 1, 2023. On August 30, 2023, the Board authorized deferring the vesting of the Director RSUs until such date that the 2021 Plan is amended. The RSUs had a grant-date fair value of $1,612,900. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $88,378, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the statement of operations. |