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LQR House Inc. Announces Agreement With Activist Investor David Lazar for $3 Million Investment in Exchange for 5,454,545 Shares at $0.55 and His Appointment as Board Member and President
MIAMI BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 16, 2024 / LQR House Inc. (the "Company" or "LQR House") (NASDAQ:LQR), a niche e-commerce platform specializing in the
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[{"type":"text","content":"MIAMI BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 16, 2024 / LQR House Inc. (the \"Company\" or \"LQR House\") (NASDAQ:LQR), a niche e-commerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with activist investor David E. Lazar. Under the agreement, Mr. Lazar has committed to providing $3.0 million in funding to LQR House, distributed in two tranches. It is expected that by October 16, 2024, Mr. Lazar will make an initial payment of $606,000 in exchange for approximately 1.1 million shares of LQR House common stock. The balance of $2,394,000 will be funded at the final closing, subject to certain closing conditions, including shareholder approval. The investment will be put to a vote at the Company's 2024 annual stockholders meeting, scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year.Upon completion of the full $3.0 million funding, Mr. Lazar will also receive warrants to purchase 10,909,090 shares of the Company's common stock at an initial exercise price of $0.55 per share. Following the final closing, Mr. Lazar is expected to become the Company's largest shareholder, with significant voting influence over the Company (excluding any warrants he may receive). The funds will be used for general corporate purposes, with a focus on reducing operating expenses and exploring strategic alternatives.As part of the transaction, Mr. Lazar has been appointed to the LQR House Board of Directors and as President, with a focus on investor relations and market communications. In this capacity, he will help steer the company's strategic direction to ensure alignment with shareholder interests. Additionally, Avraham Ben-Tzvi, an experienced corporate attorney, has also been appointed to the Board of Directors.David Lazar, a private activist investor with expertise in capital restructuring and reverse mergers, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: \"I'm pleased to announce my significant investment in LQR House and look forward to working with the Board and management to actively explore strategic opportunities that will drive shareholder value.\"Sean Dollinger, CEO of LQR House, commented: \"Since going public, LQR House has faced market challenges. Our commitment has always been to our shareholders, and we're excited about the opportunity to work with David Lazar to ...