As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 23, 2017 |
Registration No. 333-____________ |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM S-8
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES
ACT OF 1933
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Luvu Brands, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified
in its charter)
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Florida |
59-3581576 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
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2745 Bankers Industrial Drive, Atlanta, GA |
30360 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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2015 Executive Incentive Plan
(Full title of the plan)
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Mr. Ronald P. Scott
Chief Financial Officer
2745 Bankers Industrial Drive
Atlanta, GA 30360
(Name and address of agent for service)
(770) 246-6400
(Telephone number, including area code, of agent
for service)
With copies to:
Brian A. Pearlman, Esq.
Pearlman Law Group LLP
200 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 901
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 880-9484
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated
filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated
filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company"
in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer |
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Accelerated filer |
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Non-accelerated filer |
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Smaller reporting company |
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Emerging growth company |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant
has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided
pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. o
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of securities to be registered |
Amount to be
registered (1) |
Proposed maximum offering price per share (2) |
Proposed maximum aggregate offering price (2) |
Amount of
registration fee |
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
5,000,000 |
$0.05 |
$250,000.00 |
$28.98 |
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Pursuant to Rule 416(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), this registration statement also covers any additional shares of common stock that may become issuable in the event of a stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or other similar transactions. |
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Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act, and Rule 457(h) under the Securities Act based on the average of the high and low sale prices of the common stock as reported on the OTCQB Tier of the OTC Markets on June 22, 2017. |
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This registration statement on Form S-8 is being
filed for the purpose of registering 5,000,000 shares of our common stock which may be issued upon exercise of grants made or to
be made under our 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2015 Plan"). This registration statement also includes a reoffer prospectus
prepared in accordance with General Instruction C of Form S-8 and in accordance with the requirements of Part I of Form S-3. This
reoffer prospectus may be used by executive officers and directors of our company to offer and sell or otherwise dispose of shares
of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of grants made up or to be made to them under the 2015 Plan.
When used herein, the terms "LUVU,"
"we," "us," or "our" refers to Luvu Brands, Inc., a Florida corporation, and our subsidiaries. The
information which appears on our web sites at www.luvubrands.com, www.liberator.com,
www.liberatorshop.com, www.theliberator.co.uk, www.jaxxliving.com, and/or www.avanacomfort.com are not
part of this registration statement.
PART I
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE SECTION 10(a) PROSPECTUS
The information specified in Item 1 and Item
2 of Part I of Form S-8 is omitted from this registration statement in accordance with Rule 428 under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the “Securities Act”), and the introductory note to Part I of Form S-8. The documents containing the information
specified in Part I will be sent or given to participants in the 2015 Plan as required by Rule 428(b)(1) under the Securities Act.
Such documents are not required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), either as part
of this registration statement or as a prospectus or prospectus supplement pursuant to Rule 424 under the Securities Act. Such
documents, together with the documents incorporated by reference herein pursuant to Item 3 of Part II of this registration statement
on Form S-8, constitute a prospectus that meets the requirements of Section 10(a) of the Securities Act.
REOFFER PROSPECTUS
LUVU BRANDS, INC.
5,000,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
This reoffer prospectus forms a part of a registration
statement, which registers an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of common stock issued or issuable from time-to-time under the Luvu
Brands, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Plan, or "2015 Plan."
This reoffer prospectus also covers the resale
of shares granted under the 2015 Plan by persons who are our "affiliates" within the meaning of federal securities laws.
Affiliated selling security holders may sell all or a portion of the shares from time to time in the over-the-counter market, in
negotiated transactions, directly or through brokers or otherwise, and at market prices prevailing at the time of such sales or
at negotiated prices, but which may not exceed 1% of our outstanding common stock.
We will not receive any proceeds from sales
of shares by selling security holders.
For a description of the plan of distribution
of these shares, please see page 12 of this prospectus.
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets
OTCQB tier under the symbol LUVU. On June 22, 2017 the last sale price of our common stock was $0.05 per share.
Investing in the securities offered under
this reoffer prospectus involves a high degree of risk. You should read the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page
4 and in the documents incorporated by reference herein, before making an investment decision.
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 REOFFER PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
You should rely only on the information contained
in this reoffer prospectus. No person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations, other than as
contained herein, in connection with the offer contained in this reoffer prospectus, and, if given or made, such information or
representations must not be relied upon. This reoffer prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer
to buy any of the securities offered hereby in any state to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation.
The date of this reoffer prospectus is June
23, 2017.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY |
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS |
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RISK FACTORS |
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USE OF PROCEEDS |
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2015 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN |
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SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS |
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION |
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LEGAL MATTERS |
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EXPERTS |
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION |
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE |
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DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES |
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
Our business
We are a vertically integrated US-based manufacturer
that has built several brands in the wellness, lifestyle and fashion seating categories. Our products are offered in innovative
vacuum eco-compressed packaging for retail stores, mass merchants, drug and internet retailers worldwide. All of our brands are
headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia in a 140,000 square foot manufacturing facility that employs over 150 people. Making products
that people love, bringing manufacturing back to the USA, sustainable manufacturing practices, and decreasing the overall impact
on the environment are core to our operating principles.
We also manage, market, and distribute our products
directly to consumers through several websites that include www.liberator.com, www.liberatorshop.com, www.theliberator.co.uk, www.jaxxliving.com,
and www.avanacomfort.com. We reach additional consumers through a retail concept store located within our Atlanta factory.
Our executive offices are located at 2745 Bankers
Industrial Dr., Atlanta, GA 30360; our telephone number is +1-770-246-6400. Our fiscal year end is June 30.
Corporate history
We were incorporated in the State of Florida
in February 1999, under the name of WES Consulting, Inc. to provide consulting and commercial property management services. In
October 2009, we entered into a merger and recapitalization agreement with Liberator, Inc., a Nevada corporation, pursuant to which
Liberator, Inc. was merged with and into our company and we were the surviving entity. In February 2011, we changed our name to
Liberator, Inc. and in November 2015, we changed our name to Luvu Brands, Inc. to reflect our broader offering of wellness and
lifestyle products designed for mass market channels.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This reoffer prospectus includes forward-looking
statements 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. Words
such as, but not limited to, “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,”
“plan,” “targets,” “likely,” “aim,” “will,” “would,” “could,”
and similar expressions or phrases identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely
on our current expectations and future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results
of operation, business strategy and financial needs. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about:
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our ability to continue as a going concern; |
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the impact on our company if we were to default under our secured credit facility; |
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our need to raise additional capital; |
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our plans to make continued investments in advertising and marketing; |
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our dependence on a limited number of suppliers; |
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risks associated with fluctuations in our quarterly operating results; |
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seasonality of our revenues; |
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our ability to develop awareness of our brand; |
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our dependence on our Chief Executive Officer and key personnel; |
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risks associated with the control of our company by our Chief Executive Officer; |
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our dependence on our domain names and other intellectual property and risks associated with inadvertent infringement of third party intellectual property rights; |
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potential declines in the prices at which we can sell our products in the future; |
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risks associated with restrictions on credit card processing; |
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risks associated with the industry in which we operate; |
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restrictions to access on the internet affecting traffic to our websites; |
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the limited public market for our common stock; |
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risks associated with the penny stock rules on the trading in our common stock; and |
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risks associated with the application of FINRA sales practices to the market for our common stock. |
You should read thoroughly this reoffer prospectus
and the documents that we refer to herein with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from
and/or worse than what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements including those
made in Risk Factors appearing elsewhere in this reoffer prospectus. Other sections of this reoffer prospectus include additional
factors which could adversely impact our business and financial performance. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is
not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the
extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any
forward-looking statements. Except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the Federal securities laws,
we undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements, to report events or to report the
occurrence of unanticipated events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this reoffer prospectus, and
you should not rely on these statements without also considering the risks and uncertainties associated with these statements and
our business.
RISK FACTORS
An investment in our common stock involves
a significant degree of risk. You should not invest in our common stock unless you can afford to lose your entire investment. You
should consider carefully the following risk factors and other information in this prospectus before deciding to invest in our
common stock.
Our independent auditors have expressed substantial doubt
about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Our consolidated financial statements have been
prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern. As of March 31, 2017, we had an accumulated deficit
of approximately $8,875,000 and a working capital deficit of approximately $2,077,000. We reported a net loss of approximately
$334,000 for the nine months then ended (unaudited). We reported net income of approximately $312,000 for the year ended June 30,
2016 and at June 30, 2016 we had a working capital deficiency of approximately $2.4 million, and an accumulated deficit
of approximately $9.2 million. In their report on our financial statements for the year ended June 30,
2016, our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph regarding the substantial doubt about our ability to continue
as a going concern. Our financial statements contain additional note disclosures describing the circumstances that led to this
disclosure by our independent auditors. Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might
result from the outcome of this uncertainty. There are no assurances that we will be able to increase our revenues and cash flow
to a level, which supports profitable operations and provides sufficient funds to pay our obligations. If we are unable to meet
those obligations, we could be forced to cease operations in which event investors would lose their entire investment in our company.
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Our assets serve as collateral under our credit facility with
Advance Financial Corporation. If we were to default on this agreement, the lender could foreclose on our assets.
Our wholly-owned subsidiary, OneUp and OneUp’s
wholly-owned subsidiary, Foam Labs are parties to a credit facility with Advance Financial which is secured by our accounts receivable
and other rights to payment, general intangibles, inventory and equipment. Mr. Friedman, our Chief Executive Officer, has personally
guaranteed the repayment of the facility. At March 31, 2017 the balance owed under this line of credit was $660,868. If we should
default under the terms of this agreement, the lender could seek to foreclose on our assets. If the lender was successful, we would
be unable to conduct our business as it is presently conducted and our ability to generate revenues and fund our ongoing operations
would be materially adversely affected.
If we are unable to obtain financing in the amounts and on
terms and dates acceptable to us, we may not be able to execute our business plan, and so may be forced to modify, scale back or
cease operations, and you could lose your entire investment.
We estimate that the operational and strategic
growth plans we have identified will require approximately $200,000 of funding over the next twelve months, of which we anticipate
will be provided by debt financing and, to a lesser extent, cash flow from operations as well as cash on hand. There can be no
assurance that financing will continue to be available to us if necessary or, if the financing is available, that it will be on
terms acceptable to us. The issuance of additional equity securities by us will result in a significant dilution in the equity
interests of our shareholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will increase our liabilities
and future cash commitments. If we are unable to obtain financing in the amounts and on terms deemed acceptable to us, we may not
be able to continue to execute our business plan, and so may be forced to modify, scale back or cease our operations. In such an
event, you could lose your entire investment in our company.
We must dedicate significant resources to market our products
to consumers.
Subject to the availability of sufficient capital,
we plan to continue to dedicate significant resources to market our products to consumers and create awareness of the benefits
of our products. Although our prior advertising campaigns have generally been successful, there is no assurance that our future
marketing programs will achieve the desired results. Failure to achieve the desired success in our marketing programs may have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our success in promoting and enhancing
the Liberator brand will also depend on our success in providing our customers high-quality products and a high level of customer
service. If our customers do not perceive our products to be of high quality, the value of the Liberator brand would be diminished,
we will lose customers and our revenues will decline.
Because there are a limited number of suppliers of a key component
of our products, we may suffer cost and supply difficulties if we are forced to change suppliers.
A limited number of domestic suppliers currently
manufacture the microfiber fabric included in the outer shell of our main product line. This concentration in supply by two domestic
manufacturers for this item subjects us to certain economic and production risks that are beyond our control. To date, we
have been able to purchase the required levels of microfiber fabric on an as-needed basis and we believe that these suppliers can
meet our expected future demand requirements. However, should one or both of these suppliers experience any disruptions in
their businesses; we may be forced to seek out other sources of supply. While foreign suppliers of the microfiber fabric
are available, cost of goods sold and other costs may increase and order lead times may increase, in the event a change in supplier
is necessitated.
Our quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly
and you should not rely on them as an indication of our future results.
Our future revenues and results of operations
may fluctuate significantly due to a combination of factors, many of which are outside of our control. The most important of these
factors include:
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seasonality; |
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the timing and effectiveness of our marketing programs; |
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the timing and effectiveness of capital expenditures; |
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our ability to enter into or renew marketing agreements with other sexual wellness companies; and |
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competition. |
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Our operating results for any particular quarter
may not be indicative of future operating results. You should not rely on quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our results of operations
as an indication of our future performance. It is possible that, in future periods, our results of operations may be below the
expectations of investors. Consumer spending on sexual wellness products and other products we sell may vary with general economic
conditions. If general economic conditions deteriorate and our customers have less disposable income, consumers will likely spend
less on our products and our quarterly operating results will suffer.
Our operating results will suffer if sales during our peak
seasons do not meet our expectations.
Sales of our products are seasonal, concentrated
in the fourth calendar quarter, due to the Christmas holiday, and the first calendar quarter, due to Valentine's Day. In anticipation
of increased sales activity during these periods, we hire a number of temporary employees to supplement our permanent staff and
we increase our inventory levels. If sales during these periods do not meet our expectations, we may not generate sufficient revenue
to offset these increased costs and our operating results will suffer.
If we fail to develop and increase awareness of our brand,
we will not increase or maintain our customer base or our revenues.
We must develop and increase awareness of the
Liberator brand in order to expand our customer base and our revenues. In addition, we may introduce or acquire other brands in
the future. We believe that the importance of brand recognition will increase as we expand our product offerings. Many of our customers
may not be aware of the variety of products we offer. We intend to substantially increase our expenditures for creating and maintaining
brand loyalty and raising awareness of our current and additional product offerings. However, if we fail to advertise and market
our products effectively, we may not succeed in maintaining our brands, we will lose customers and our revenues will decline.
We are dependent on key personnel, whose loss may be difficult
to replace.
We are highly dependent on the technical and
managerial skills of our key employees, including sales, marketing, information systems, financial and executive personnel. Therefore,
the success of our business is highly dependent upon our ability to retain existing employees and to identify, hire and retain
additional personnel as the need arises. Currently, we particularly depend upon the efforts and skills of Louis S. Friedman.
Mr. Friedman, one of the founders and our current President and Chief Executive Officer, is the driving force behind our overall
direction and our growth. While we are a party to an employment agreement with him, the loss of services of Mr. Friedman
could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. If Mr. Friedman left our employ,
we might not be able to employ an equally qualified person or persons on suitable terms. Competition for key personnel is intense
and there can be no assurance that we will be able to retain existing personnel or to identify or hire additional qualified personnel
as needed. The need for such personnel is particularly important in light of the anticipated demands of future growth.
Our inability to attract, hire or retain necessary personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, operating
results and financial condition.
We are controlled by our Chief Executive Officer, whose interests
may differ from other shareholders.
Our voting
securities include our common stock and our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock which vote together as one class on all matters
submitted to a vote of our shareholders. As a result of the voting rights of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, all of which
is owned by Mr. Friedman, at June 23, 2017 he controls approximately 71% of the combined voting power of the common stock and Series
A Convertible Preferred Stock, and acting alone, will be able to control all matters requiring shareholder approval, including
the election of directors and approval of mergers and other significant corporate transactions. This concentration of ownership
may have the effect of delaying, preventing or deterring a change in control of our company. It would also deprive our shareholders
of an opportunity to receive a premium for their shares as part of a sale of our company and it may affect the market price of
our common stock.
If we are unable to obtain or maintain key website addresses,
our ability to operate and grow our business may be impaired.
Our website
addresses, or domain names, are critical to our business. However, as with phone numbers, we do not have and cannot acquire
any property rights in an Internet address. The regulation of domain names in the United States and
other countries is subject to change, and regulatory bodies could establish additional top-level domains, appoint additional
domain name registrars or modify the requirements for holding domain names. It may be difficult for
us to prevent third parties from acquiring domain names that are similar to ours or that otherwise decrease the value of our brands.
If we are unable to obtain or maintain key domain names for the various areas of our business, our ability to operate and grow
our business may be impaired.
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The prices we charge for our products may decline over time,
which would reduce our revenues and adversely affect our profitability.
As our products continue to gain consumer acceptance
and attract the attention of competitors, we may experience pressure to decrease the prices for our products, which could adversely
affect our revenues and gross margin. If we are unable to sell our products at acceptable prices, or if we fail to develop
and offer new products with sufficient profit margins, our revenue growth will slow and our business and financial results will
suffer.
Continued imposition of tighter processing restrictions by
credit card processing companies and acquiring banks would make it more difficult to generate revenue from our websites.
We rely on third parties to provide credit card
processing services allowing us to accept credit card payments from the majority of our customers. Our business could be
disrupted if these companies become unwilling or unable to provide these services to us. We are also subject to the operating
rules, certification requirements and rules governing electronic funds transfers imposed by the payment card industry seeking to
protect credit cards issuers, which could change or be reinterpreted to make it difficult or impossible for us to comply with such
rules or requirements. If we fail to comply, we may be subject to fines and higher transaction fees and lose our ability
to accept credit card payments from our customers, and our business and operating results would be adversely affected. Our
ability to accept credit cards as a form of payment for our online products sales could also be restricted or denied for a number
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if there is an adverse change in policy of the acquiring banks and/or card associations with respect to the processing of credit card charges for sexual wellness products; |
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an increase in the number of European and U.S. banks that will not accept accounts selling sexual wellness products; |
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Our business, financial condition and results of operations
could be adversely affected if we fail to provide adequate security to protect our customers’ data and our systems.
Consumer concerns over the security of transactions
conducted on the internet or the privacy of users may inhibit the growth of the internet and online commerce. Online security
breaches could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Any well-publicized compromise
of security could deter use of the internet in general or use of the internet to conduct transactions that involve transmitting
confidential information or downloading sensitive materials. In offering online payment services, we may increasingly rely on technology
licensed from third parties to provide the security and authentication necessary to effect secure transmission of confidential
information, such as customer credit card numbers. Advances in computer capabilities, new discoveries in the field of cryptography
or other developments could compromise or breach the algorithms that we use to protect our customers’ transaction data.
If third parties are able to penetrate our network security or otherwise misappropriate confidential information, we could be subject
to liability, which could result in litigation. In addition, experienced programmers or “hackers” may attempt
to misappropriate proprietary information or cause interruptions in our services that could require us to expend significant capital
and resources to protect against or remediate these problems.
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We may not be able to protect and enforce our intellectual
property rights and claims by third parties that we have infringed on their intellectual property could result in significant costs
and liabilities to us.
We believe that our marks, particularly the
“Liberator”, “Wedge”, “Ramp”, “Stage”, “Esse”, “Zeppelin”,
“Jaxx”, “Explore More”, “Bedroom Adventure Gear”, and the Liberator logo, and other proprietary
rights are critical to our success, potential growth and competitive position. Our inability or failure to protect or enforce
these trademarks and other proprietary rights could materially adversely affect our business. Our actions to establish, protect
and enforce our marks and other proprietary rights may not prevent imitation of our products or brands or control piracy by others
or prevent others from claiming violations of their trademarks and other proprietary rights by us.
Although not currently, we have in the past
been subject to claims of infringement or other violations of intellectual property rights. Intellectual property claims
are generally time-consuming and expensive to litigate or settle. To the extent that any future claims against us are successful,
we may have to pay monetary damages or discontinue sales of any of our products that are found to be in violation of another party’s
rights. Our inability to adequately protect our intellectual property rights from infringement by third parties could result
in a decline in our revenues and increased operating expenses associated with legal fees. Successful claims against us could also
result in us having to seek a license to continue sales of such products, which may significantly increase our operating burden
and expenses, potentially resulting in a negative effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Because of the adult nature of our products, companies providing
products and services on which we rely may refuse to do business with us.
Many companies that provide products and services
we need are concerned that associating with a company in our industry will somehow hurt their reputation. As a result
of these concerns, these companies may be reluctant to enter into or continue business relationships with us. For example, some
credit card companies have declined to be affiliated with us. This has caused us, in some cases, to seek out and establish
business relationships with other providers of the services we need to operate our business. There can be no assurance
however, that we will be able to maintain our existing business relationships with the companies that currently provides us with
services and products. Our inability to maintain such business relationships, or to find replacement service providers,
would materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We could be forced to
enter into business arrangements on terms less favorable to us than we might otherwise obtain, which could lead to our doing business
with less competitive terms, higher transaction costs and more inefficient operations than if we were able to maintain such business
relationships or find replacement service providers.
Workplace and other restrictions on access to the internet
may limit user traffic on our websites.
Many offices, businesses, libraries and educational
institutions restrict employee and student access to the internet or to certain types of websites, including websites containing
sexual wellness content. Since much of our revenue is dependent on customer traffic to our Liberator websites, an increase
in these types of restrictions, or other similar policies, could harm our business, financial condition and operating results. In
addition, access to our Liberator websites outside the U.S. may be restricted by governmental authorities or internet service providers. If
these restrictions become more prevalent, our growth could be hindered.
There may never be an active market for our common stock,
which trades in the over-the-counter market in low volumes and at volatile prices.
There currently is a limited market for our
common stock. Although our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB Tier of the OTC Markets, an over-the-counter quotation system, trading
of our common stock is limited and sporadic and generally at very low volumes. Further, the price at which our common stock may
trade is volatile and we expect that it will continue to fluctuate significantly in response to various factors, many of which
are beyond our control. The stock market in general, and securities of small-cap companies in our industry in particular, has experienced
extreme price and volume fluctuations in recent years. Continued market fluctuations could result in further volatility in the
price at which our stock may trade, which could cause its value to decline. A more active market for our common stock may never
develop. As a result, investors must bear the economic risk of holding their shares of our common stock for an indefinite period
of time.
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Our common stock is a "penny stock," which makes
it more difficult for our investors to sell their shares.
Our common stock is considered a "penny
stock" and is subject to the "penny stock" rules adopted under Section 15(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
These rules require, among other things, that brokers who trade penny stock to persons other than "established customers"
complete certain documentation, make suitability inquiries of investors and provide investors with certain information concerning
trading in the security, including a risk disclosure document and quote information under certain circumstances. Many brokers have
decided not to trade penny stocks because of the requirements of the penny stock rules and, as a result, the number of broker-dealers
willing to act as market makers in such securities is limited. If we remain subject to the penny stock rules for any significant
period, it could have an adverse effect on the market, if any, for our common stock. If our common stock is subject to the penny
stock rules, investors will find it more difficult to dispose of our securities.
FINRA sales practice requirements may limit a shareholder's
ability to buy and sell our stock.
In addition to the "penny stock" rules
described above, FINRA has adopted rules that require that, in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have
reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low priced
securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must take reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer's
financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA has indicated
its belief that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers.
These FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that at least some of their customers buy our common
stock, which may limit the ability of our shareholders to buy and sell our common stock and could have an adverse effect on the
market for our shares.
USE OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale
of the common stock by the selling security holder.
2015 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
On April 31, 2015, our board of directors approved
the 2015 Plan, and recommended the adoption of the 2015 Plan by our shareholders. On April 31, 2015 the 2015 Plan was approved
by our shareholders. The 2015 Plan reserves 5,000,000 shares of our common stock for issuance pursuant to the terms of the plan
upon the grant of awards under the 2015 Plan. As of June 21, 2017, we have outstanding options under the 2015 Plan to purchase
4,225,000 shares of our common stock at exercise prices ranging from $0.0125 to $0.035 per share.
The purpose of the 2015 Plan is to advance the
interests of our company by providing an incentive to attract, retain and motivate highly qualified and competent persons who are
important to us and upon whose efforts and judgment the success of our company is largely dependent. Grants to be made under the
2015 Plan may be made to our employees, our executive officers and members of our board of directors. The 2015 Plan provides for
the grant of restricted stock awards, deferred stock grants, stock appreciation rights, incentive stock options, or “ISOs,”
and non-statutory stock options, or “NSOs”. The terms and provisions of the 2015 Plan are summarized below, which summary
is qualified in its entirety by reference to the 2015 Plan, a copy of which is filed as an exhibit to our definitive information
statement on Schedule 14C filed with the SEC on October 9, 2015. See "Where You Can Find More Information"
appearing later in this reoffer prospectus.
The 2015 Plan is administered by our board of
directors. The board of directors determines, from time to time, those of our employees, executive officers and/or directors to
whom stock awards or plan options will be granted, the terms and provisions of each such grant, the dates such grants will become
exercisable, the number of shares subject to each grant, the purchase price of such shares and the form of payment of such purchase
price. All other questions relating to the administration of the 2015 Plan and the interpretation of the provisions thereof are
to be resolved at the sole discretion of the board of directors.
The board of directors may amend, suspend or
terminate the 2015 Plan at any time, except that no amendment shall be made which:
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Unless the plan is suspended or terminated by
the board of directors, the 2015 Plan will terminate 10 years from the date of the plan’s adoption. Any termination of the
2015 Plan will not affect the validity of any options previously granted thereunder.
Plan options under the 2015 Plan may either
be options qualifying as ISOs under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code, or options that do not so qualify which are known
as NSOs. Any option granted under the 2015 Plan must provide for an exercise price of not less than 100% of the fair market value
of the underlying shares on the date of such grant, but the exercise price of any ISO granted to an eligible employee owning more
than 10% of our common stock must be at least 110% of such fair market value as determined on the date of the grant. Subject to
the limitation on the aggregate number of shares issuable under the plan, there is no maximum or minimum number of shares as to
which a stock grant or plan option may be granted to any person. Shares used for stock grants and plan options may be authorized
and unissued shares or shares reacquired by us, including shares purchased in the open market.
The 2015 Plan provides
that, in the event of any dividend (other than a cash dividend) payable on shares of our common stock, stock split, reverse stock
split, combination or exchange of shares, or other similar event occurring after the grant of an award which results in a change
in the shares of our common stock as a whole, (i) the number of shares issuable in connection with any such award and the purchase
price thereof, if any, will be proportionately adjusted to reflect the occurrence of any such event and (ii) the board of
directors will determine whether such change requires an adjustment in the aggregate number of shares reserved for issuance under
the 2015 Plan or to retain the number of shares reserved and available under the plan in their sole discretion.
Any adjustment, however, does not change the total purchase price payable for the shares subject to outstanding options. In the
event of our proposed dissolution or liquidation, a proposed sale of all or substantially all of our assets, a merger or tender
offer for our shares of common stock, the board of directors may declare that each option granted under the plan shall terminate
as of a date to be fixed by the committee; provided that not less than 30 days written notice of the date so fixed shall be given
to each participant holding an option, and each such participant shall have the right, during the period of 30 days preceding such
termination, to exercise the participant’s option, in whole or in part, including as to options not otherwise exercisable.
All plan options are nonassignable and nontransferable,
except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and during the lifetime of the optionee, may be exercised only by such
optionee, except as provided by the board of directors. If an optionee should die while our employee or within three months after
termination of employment by us because of disability, retirement or otherwise, such options may be exercised, to the extent that
the optionee shall have been entitled to do so on the date of death or termination of employment, by the person or persons to whom
the optionee’s right under the option pass by will or applicable law, or if no such person has such right, by his executors
or administrators. Options are also subject to termination by the board of directors under certain conditions.
In the event of termination of employment because
of death while an employee, or because of disability, the optionee’s options may be exercised not later than the expiration
date specified in the option or one year after the optionee’s death, whichever date is earlier, or in the event of termination
of employment because of retirement or otherwise, not later than the expiration date specified in the option or one year after
the optionee’s death, whichever date is earlier. If an optionee’s employment by us terminates because of disability
and such optionee does not die within the following three months after termination, the options may be exercised, to the extent
that the optionee shall have been entitled to do so at the date of the termination of employment, at any time, or from time to
time, but not later than the expiration date specified in the option or one year after termination of employment, whichever date
is earlier. If an optionee’s employment terminates for any reason other than death or disability, the optionee may exercise
the options to the same extent that the options were exercisable on the date of termination, for up to three months following such
termination, or on or before the expiration date of the options, whichever occurs first. In the event that the optionee was not
entitled to exercise the options at the date of termination or if the optionee does not exercise such options (which were then
exercisable) within the time specified herein, the options shall terminate. If an optionee’s employment terminates for any
reason other than death, disability or retirement, all rights to exercise the option will terminate not later than 90 days following
the date of such termination of employment, except as otherwise provided under the plan. Non-qualified options are not subject
to the foregoing restrictions unless specified by the compensation committee.
The following is only a brief summary of the
effect of federal income taxation on an optionee under the 2015 Plan. We have adopted FASB ASC Topic 718. This Statement requires
that compensation costs related to share-based payment transactions, such as stock options or restricted stock award, be recognized
in the financial statements. Under ASC Topic 718, an optionee, recipient of a restricted stock award and our company will be subject
to certain tax consequences and accounting charges, regardless of the type of option or restricted stock award. Options granted
under the 2015 Plan may be either ISOs which satisfy the requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code or NSOs which
do not meet such requirements. The federal income tax treatment for the two types of options differs, as summarized below.
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• ISOs. No taxable income is
recognized by an optionee at the time of the grant of an ISO, and no taxable income is generally recognized at the time an ISO
is exercised. However, the excess of the fair market value of the common stock received upon the exercise of an ISO over the exercise
price is includable in the employee’s alternative minimum taxable income and may be subject to the alternative minimum tax,
or “AMT”. For AMT purposes only, the basis of the common stock received upon exercise of an ISO is increased by the
amount of such excess.
An optionee will recognize taxable income in
the year in which the purchased shares acquired upon exercise of an ISO are sold or otherwise disposed. For federal tax purposes,
dispositions are divided into two categories: (i) qualifying and (ii) disqualifying. An optionee will make a qualifying disposition
of the purchased shares if the sale or disposition is made more than two years after the grant date of the option and more than
one year after the exercise date. If an optionee fails to satisfy either of these two holding periods prior to sale or disposition,
then a disqualifying disposition of the purchased shares will result.
Upon a qualifying disposition, an optionee will
recognize long-term capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized upon the sale or other
disposition of the purchased shares and the exercise price paid for the shares except that, for AMT purposes, the gain or loss
would be the difference between the amount realized upon the sale or other disposition of the purchased shares and the employee’s
basis increased as described above. If there is a disqualifying disposition of the shares, then the optionee will generally recognize
ordinary income to the extent of the lesser of the difference between the exercise price and (i) the fair market value of the common
stock on the date of exercise, or (ii) the amount realized on such disqualifying disposition. Any additional gain recognized upon
the disposition will be capital gain. If the amount realized is less than the exercise price, the optionee will, in general, recognize
a capital loss. If the optionee makes a disqualifying disposition of the purchased shares, then we will be entitled to an income
tax deduction, for the taxable year in which such disposition occurs, to the extent the optionee recognizes ordinary income. In
no other instance will we be allowed a deduction with respect to the optionee’s disposition of the purchased shares.
• NSOs. No taxable income is
recognized by an optionee upon the grant of an NSO. The optionee will in general recognize ordinary income, in the year in which
an NSO is exercised, equal to the excess of the fair market value of purchased shares on the date of exercise over the exercise
price paid for such shares, and the optionee will be required to satisfy the tax withholding requirements applicable to such income.
Upon a subsequent sale of the purchased shares, the optionee will generally recognize either a capital gain or a capital loss depending
on whether the amount realized is more or less than the exercise price. We will be entitled to a business expense deduction equal
to the amount of ordinary income recognized by the optionee with respect to an exercised NSO. The deduction will in general be
allowed for our taxable year in which ordinary income is recognized by the optionee in connection with the acquisition of the option
shares.
• Restricted Stock. Unless the
recipient of a restricted stock grant elects to treat such grant as ordinary income at the time the grant is made, the recipient
does not recognize taxable income upon the grant of restricted stock. Instead, the recipient will recognize ordinary income at
the time of vesting (i.e. when the restrictions on the grant lapse) equal to the fair market value of the restricted shares
on the vesting date minus any amount paid for the restricted shares. At the time that the recipient recognizes ordinary income
in respect of the restricted stock grant, we would be entitled to a tax deduction for compensation expense equal to the amount
of ordinary income recognized by the recipient.
The foregoing is only a summary of the effect
of federal income taxation upon us and the participants under the 2015 Plan. It does not purport to be complete, and does not discuss
all of the tax consequences of a participant’s death or the provisions of the income tax laws of any state, municipality,
or foreign country in which the participants may reside.
SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS
At June 22, 2017 we had 73,452,596 shares
of our common stock issued and outstanding. The information under this heading relates to resales of shares covered by this
reoffer prospectus by persons who are our "affiliates" as that term is defined under federal securities laws. These
persons will be members of our board of directors, executive officers and/or employees of our company. Shares of our common
stock issued pursuant to this reoffer prospectus to our affiliates are "control" shares under federal securities
laws.
The following table sets forth:
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Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance
with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities and includes any securities
which the person has the right to acquire within 60 days through the conversion or exercise of any security or other right. The
information as to the number of shares of our common stock owned by each affiliated selling security holder is based upon our books
and records and the information provided by our transfer agent.
We may amend or supplement this reoffer prospectus
from time to time to update the disclosure set forth in the table. Because the selling security holders identified in the table
may sell some or all of the shares owned by them which are included in this reoffer prospectus, and because there are currently
no agreements, arrangements or understandings with respect to the sale of any of the shares, no estimate can be given as to the
number of shares available for resale hereby that will be held by the affiliated selling security holders upon termination of the
offering made hereby. We have therefore assumed, for the purposes of the following table, that the affiliated selling security
holders will sell all of the shares owned by them, which are being offered hereby, but will not sell any other shares of our common
stock that they presently own.
Name of selling security holder |
No. of shares beneficially owned |
No. of shares being registered |
No. of shares owned after the offering |
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Louis S. Friedman (1) |
35,569,376 |
800,000 |
35,444,376 |
40.9% |
Ronald P. Scott (2) |
885,516 |
500,000 |
810,516 |
1.1% |
Leslie S. Vogelman (3) |
475,000 |
500,000 |
400,000 |
0.5% |
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Mr. Friedman is an executive officer and member of our board of directors. The number of shares beneficially owned by him includes: |
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4,300,000 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of 4,300,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock at the discretion of the holder; and |
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125,000 shares of our common stock underlying options granted under the 2015 Plan at exercise prices ranging from $0.0138 to $0.033 per share. |
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Mr. Scott is an executive officer and member of our board of directors. The number of shares beneficially owned by him includes 675,000 shares of our common stock underlying options granted under our 2009 Incentive Stock Option Plan and the 2015 Plan at exercise prices ranging from $0.0125 to $0.06 per share, but excludes an additional 425,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of options granted under those plans at exercise prices ranging from $0.0125 to $0.51 per share which have not yet vested. The number of shares offered represents shares issuable upon the exercise of options granted under the 2015 Plan. |
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Ms. Vogelman is an officer of our company. The number of shares beneficially owned by her includes 475,000 shares of our common stock underlying options granted under our 2009 Incentive Stock Option Plan and the 2015 Plan at exercise prices ranging from $0.0125 to $0.06 per share, but excludes an additional 425,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of options granted under those plans at exercise prices ranging from $0.0125 to $0.51 per share which have not yet vested. The number of shares offered represents shares issuable upon the exercise of options granted under the 2015 Plan. |
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The information under this heading includes
resales of shares covered by this reoffer prospectus by persons who are our "affiliates" as that term in defined under
federal securities laws.
The shares covered by this reoffer prospectus
may be resold and distributed from time to time by the selling security holders in one or more transactions, including ordinary
broker's transactions, privately-negotiated transactions or through sales to one or more broker-dealers for resale of these shares
as principals, at market prices existing at the time of sale, at prices related to existing market prices, through Rule 144 transactions
or at negotiated prices. The selling security holders in connection with sales of securities may pay usual and customary, or specifically
negotiated, brokerage fees or commissions.
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The selling security holders may sell shares
in one or more of the following methods, which may include crosses or block transactions:
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Any such transactions may be effected at market
prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices, at negotiated prices or at fixed prices.
In making sales, brokers or dealers used by
the selling security holders may arrange for other brokers or dealers to participate. The selling security holders who are affiliates
of our company and others through whom such securities are sold may be "underwriters" within the meaning of the Securities
Act for the securities offered, and any profits realized or commission received may be considered underwriting compensation. Information
as to whether an underwriter(s) who may be selected by the selling security holders, or any other broker-dealer, is acting as principal
or agent for the selling security holders, the compensation to be received by underwriters who may be selected by the selling security
holders, or any broker-dealer, acting as principal or agent for the selling security holders and the compensation to be received
by other broker-dealers, in the event the compensation of other broker-dealers is in excess of usual and customary commissions,
will, to the extent required, be set forth in a supplement to this prospectus. Any dealer or broker participating in any distribution
of the shares may be required to deliver a copy of this prospectus, including the supplement, if any, to any person who purchases
any of the shares from or through a dealer or broker.
We have advised the selling security holders
that, at the time a resale of the shares is made by or on behalf of a selling security holder, a copy of this reoffer prospectus
is to be delivered.
We have also advised the selling security holders
that during the time as they may be engaged in a distribution of the shares included herein they are required to comply with Regulation
M of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the "Exchange Act." With certain exceptions, Regulation M precludes any
selling security holders, any affiliated purchasers and any broker-dealer or other person who participates in the distribution
from bidding for or purchasing, or attempting to induce any person to bid for or purchase any security which is the subject of
the distribution until the entire distribution is complete. Regulation M also prohibits any bids or purchase made in order to stabilize
the price of a security in connection with the distribution of that security.
Sales of securities by the selling security
holders or even the potential of these sales may have an adverse effect on the market price for shares of our common stock.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the shares of common stock offered
by this reoffer prospectus will be passed upon by Pearlman Law Group LLP, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
EXPERTS
Our consolidated financial statements as of
June 30, 2016 and 2015 and for the years then ended incorporated by reference into this reoffer prospectus have been so incorporated
in reliance on the reports of Liggett & Webb, P.A., independent registered public accounting firm, upon the authority of said
firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We are subject to the information and periodic
reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and, in accordance with that act, file periodic reports and other information with the
SEC. The periodic reports and other information filed by us are available for inspection and copying at prescribed rates at the
SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further
information about the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room. The SEC also maintains an Internet site that contains
all reports and other information that we file electronically with the SEC. The address of that website is www.sec.gov.
This reoffer prospectus is a part of a registration
statement on Form S-8 that we filed with the SEC. This reoffer prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in
the registration statement and its exhibits and schedules, certain parts of which are omitted in accordance with the SEC’s
rules and regulations. For further information, we refer you to the registration statement and to such exhibits and schedules.
You may review a copy of the registration statement at the SEC’s public reference room in Washington, D.C. as well as through
the SEC’s website. Please be aware that statements in this Reoffer Prospectus referring to a contract or other document are
summaries and you should refer to the exhibits that are part of the registration statement for a copy of the contract or other
document.
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
We hereby incorporate by reference the following
documents previously filed with the SEC:
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our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2016 filed with the SEC on September 27, 2016; and |
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our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2017 filed with the SEC on May 15, 2017. |
All documents subsequently filed by the registrant
pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act, prior to the filing of a post-effective amendment which indicates
that all securities offered have been sold or which deregisters all securities then remaining unsold, shall be deemed to be incorporated
by reference in the registration statement and to be part thereof from the date of filing of such documents. Under no circumstances
shall any information furnished prior to or subsequent to the date hereof under Item 2.02 or 7.01 of Form 8-K be deemed incorporated
herein by reference unless such Form 8-K expressly provides to the contrary.
Any statement incorporated by reference herein
shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this reoffer prospectus to the extent that a statement contained herein
or in any other subsequently filed document, which also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein, modifies or supersedes
such statement. Any statement modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute part
of this prospectus.
We hereby undertake to provide without charge
to each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom a copy of the reoffer prospectus has been delivered, on the written request
of any such person, a copy of any or all of the documents referred to above which have been or may be incorporated by reference
in this reoffer prospectus, other than exhibits to such documents. Written requests for such copies should be directed to our Corporate
Secretary at 2745 Bankers Industrial Drive, Atlanta, GA 30360, telephone number (770) 246-6400.
DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION
FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising
under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling the registrant pursuant to the foregoing
provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against
public policy as expressed in the Act and is therefore unenforceable.
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PART II
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION
STATEMENT
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Incorporation of Documents by Reference |
We hereby incorporate by reference the following
documents previously filed with the SEC:
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our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2016 filed with the SEC on September 27, 2016; and |
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our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2017 filed with the SEC on May 15, 2017. |
All documents filed by the registrant pursuant
to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act subsequent to the date of this registration statement and prior to the
filing of a post-effective amendment to this registration statement which indicates that all securities offered hereby have been
sold or which deregisters all such securities then remaining unsold, 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 this registration statement, in an amendment
hereto or 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 subsequently filed amendment
to this registration statement or in any document that is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes
such statement.
Under no circumstances shall any information
furnished prior to or subsequent to the date hereof under Item 2.02 or 7.01 of Form 8-K be deemed incorporated herein by reference
unless such Form 8-K expressly provides to the contrary.
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Description of Securities |
Not applicable.
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Interests of Named Experts and Counsel |
Not applicable.
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Indemnification of Directors and Officers |
The Florida Business Corporation Act permits
the indemnification of directors, employees, officers and agents of a Florida corporation. Our articles of incorporation and bylaws
provide that we shall indemnify to the fullest extent permitted by the Florida Business Corporation Act any person whom we may
indemnify under the act. The provisions of Florida law that authorize indemnification do not eliminate the duty of care of a director,
and in appropriate circumstances equitable remedies including injunctive or other forms of non-monetary relief will remain available.
In addition, each director will continue to be subject to liability for:
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willful misconduct or conscious disregard for our best interests in a proceeding by or in our right to procure a judgment in its favor or in a proceeding by or in the right of a shareholder. |
The statute does not affect a director's responsibilities
under any other law, including federal securities laws. The effect of Florida law, our articles of incorporation and our bylaws
is to require us to indemnify our officers and directors for any claim arising against those persons in their official capacities
if the person acted in good faith and in a manner that he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests
of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct
was unlawful.
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Exemption from Registration Claimed |
Persons eligible to receive grants under the
2015 Plan will have an existing relationship with us and will have access to comprehensive information about us to enable them
to make an informed investment decision. The recipient must express an investment intent and, in the absence of registration under
the Securities Act, consent to the imprinting of a legend on the securities restricting their transferability except in compliance
with applicable securities laws.
See the Exhibit Index following the signature
page for a list of exhibits filed as part of this registration statement, which Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.
(a) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers
or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by
Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus
any facts or events arising after the effective date of this registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment
thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in this registration
statement;
(iii) To include any material information
with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in this registration statement or any material change to such
information in this registration statement; provided, however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) do not apply if the information
required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished
to the Commission by registrant pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act that are incorporated by reference
in this registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any
liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating
to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide
offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of
a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
(b) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes
that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each filing of registrant’s annual report pursuant
to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual
report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act) that is incorporated by reference in this registration statement shall be
deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that
time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(c) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities
arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant
to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the 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, the registrant will, unless in the
opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the
question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Act of 1933, Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on
Form S-8 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized,
in Atlanta, GA, on June 23, 2017.
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/s/ Louis S. Friedman |
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Louis S. Friedman |
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Chief Executive Officer and President |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated.
Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Louis S. Friedman |
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Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and President (principal executive officer) |
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June 23, 2017 |
Louis S. Friedman |
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/s/ Ronald P. Scott |
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Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and director (principal financial officer) |
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June 23, 2017 |
Ronald P. Scott |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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3.1 |
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Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form SB-2, SEC File No. 333-141022, as amended, as declared effective on July 5, 2007). |
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3.2 |
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Bylaws (incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form SB-2, SEC File No. 333-141022, as amended, as declared effective on July 5, 2007). |
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3.3 |
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Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 23, 2011). |
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3.4 |
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Designations of Rights and Preferences of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 23, 2011). |
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3.5 |
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Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 5, 2015) |
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4.1 |
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2015 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to the definitive Information Statement on Schedule 14C filed October 9, 2015). |
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5.1 |
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Opinion of Pearlman Law Group LLP |
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23.1 |
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Consent of Liggett & Webb P.A. |
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23.2 |
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Consent of Pearlman Law Group LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1) |
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EXHIBITS 5.1 AND 23.2
PEARLMAN LAW
GROUP LLP
Attorneys-at-Law
200 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 901
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954) 880-9484
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June 23, 2017
Luvu Brands, Inc.
2745 Bankers Industrial Drive
Atlanta, GA 30360
Re: Luvu Brands, Inc. (the “Company”)
Registration statement on Form S-8
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as
counsel for the Company in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-8 to be filed on the date hereof with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities
Act”) with respect to the registration by the Company and the resale of an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares
of common stock, $0.01 par value (the “Shares”), of the Company that may be issued and sold under upon the exercise
of grants (the "Registrable Securities") made or to be made under the Company's 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the
"2015 Plan").
We have examined the originals or certified
copies of such corporate records of the Company and other certificates and documents of officials of the Company, public officials
and others, as we have deemed appropriate for purposes of this letter. We have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal
capacity of all natural persons, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, and the conformity to authentic
original documents of all copies submitted to us as conformed, certified or reproduced copies. As to various questions of fact
relevant to this letter, we have relied, without independent investigation, upon certificates of public officials and certificates
of officers of the Company, all of which we assume to be true, correct and complete.
Based upon the foregoing,
and subject to the assumptions, exceptions, qualifications and limitations stated herein, we are of the opinion that the Registerable
Shares, when issued in accordance with the terms of the 2015 Plan, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
We express no opinion herein as to the laws of any state or jurisdiction other than the Florida Business
Corporations Act (including the statutory provisions and all applicable judicial decisions interpreting those laws).
This opinion letter is limited to the matters
expressly stated herein and no opinion is to be inferred or implied beyond the opinion expressly set forth herein. We undertake
no, and hereby disclaim any, obligation to make any inquiry after the date hereof or to advise you of any changes in any matters
set forth herein, whether based upon a change in the law, a change in any fact relating to the Company or any other person or any
other circumstance.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion
in the Registration Statement to be filed with the SEC and to the use of our name under the caption "Legal Matters" in
the prospectus forming a part of the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not admit that we are within the category
of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act, and the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Pearlman Law Group LLP
PEARLMAN
LAW GROUP LLP
EXHIBIT
23.1
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM’S CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement of Luvu Brands, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated September 27, 2016, with respect to our audit of the consolidated
financial statements of Luvu Brands, Inc. as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 and for the years then ended. We also consent to the reference
to our firm under the heading “Experts” in such Prospectus.
/s/ Liggett & Webb, P.A.
Liggett & Webb, P.A.
Boynton Beach, FL
June 23, 2017
This regulatory filing also includes additional resources:
exhibit_23-1.pdf
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