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SCOTTSDALE - Safety Shot, Inc. (Nasdaq:SHOT), a $50 million market cap company, announced Thursday that the appointment of three new directors and the resignations of Jordan Schur and Rich Pascucci will require shareholder approval, expected to take place in October. The stock has experienced significant volatility, with InvestingPro data showing a 22% decline in the past week alone.
The company, which announced a strategic refresh of its Board of Directors on Wednesday, is moving forward with plans to transform its business focus. Safety Shot has also reserved the trading symbol BNKK with Nasdaq and plans to implement a name change in the near future. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a positive cash position relative to debt, though it’s currently rated as having a ’Weak’ overall financial health score.
"The shareholder vote is a positive and required step in formally completing the strategic transformation we announced this morning," said Jarrett Boon, CEO of Safety Shot. "We are confident that our shareholders will recognize the immense value and expertise that Connor, Stacey, and Jamie bring to the table." For investors seeking deeper insights, InvestingPro offers 10+ additional exclusive tips and a comprehensive analysis of Safety Shot’s financial health and market position.
The company is evolving its business model to connect traditional public markets with the digital asset ecosystem. Following its strategic integration with letsBONK.fun, Safety Shot is focusing on acquiring revenue-generating assets within the DeFi space to build a treasury of digital assets. This transformation comes as the company faces challenges, with InvestingPro data indicating negative EBITDA of $27.8 million in the last twelve months.
Mitchell Rudy, a BONK core contributor, stated, "We have a clear vision for building the premier public vehicle for the BONK ecosystem, and with this team, we are fully confident in our ability to execute."
Safety Shot’s beverage division continues to hold the patented Sure Shot beverage, designed to reduce blood alcohol content, as well as Yerbaé’s plant-based energy beverage.
The information in this article is based on a company press release statement.
In other recent news, Safety Shot, Inc. announced a $30 million financing package, which includes a $5 million registered direct offering and a $25 million private placement paid in BONK tokens by the cryptocurrency’s founding members. The transaction, priced at $0.46 per share, involves strategic investors such as FalconX. Additionally, Safety Shot has amended the conversion terms of its Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, raising the conversion price from $0.5582 to $1.081 per share. This adjustment aligns with the average official Nasdaq closing price for the five trading days before August 9. In leadership changes, Safety Shot appointed three new members to its Board of Directors, including Connor Klein, Stacey Duffy, and Jamie McAvity, to support its focus on BONK Holdings LLC. Furthermore, Mitchell Rudy, founder of BONK, has joined the board, replacing Dave Long. The company also announced the resignation of COO David Sandler, who will transition to a consultant role. These developments highlight Safety Shot’s strategic pivot towards the digital asset ecosystem.
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