Kubient Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities, Leadership Update, Financial Statements and Exhibits

On May 3, 2024, Kubient, Inc. (the “Company”) implemented an approximately 50% reduction in the Company’s workforce, or two people. The reduction in workforce is intended to reduce the Company’s operating costs in connection with the potential wind-down of the Company’s business.

The Company expects to recognize restructuring charges in connection with the workforce reduction plan with respect to severance payments and benefits. Severance and benefit continuation charges are estimated to be approximately $[●] and are expected to be recognized primarily in the [●] quarter of 2024. The Company expects the organizational change will reduce current annualized payroll and benefit expenses by approximately $[●].

On May 3, 2024 (the “Separation Date”), as part of the reduction in workforce plan described above in Item 2.05, the Company terminated the employment of Mitchell Berg as Chief Technology Officer of the Company without cause.

In connection with Mr. Berg’s departure, the Company plans to enter into a separation agreement and general release (the “Separation Agreement”) with Mr. Berg that will include the severance payments and other benefits to which Mr. Berg is entitled pursuant to his current employment agreement with the Company. Pursuant to the proposed Separation Agreement, Mr. Berg will receive severance equal to six months of Mr. Berg’s base salary in effect on the Separation Date, in the total gross amount of $150,000, less applicable taxes and withholdings, and reimbursement of COBRA premiums for healthcare insurance coverage for up to six months to the extent Mr. Berg is eligible for and elects COBRA coverage. The Company’s proposed Separation Agreement also contains a general release of claims by Mr. Berg, as well as a customary cooperation clause in order to ensure a smooth transition after Mr. Berg’s departure.

The foregoing description of the Separation Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Separation Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

The disclosure contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements concerning the expected charges and costs associated with the reduction in workforce as well as the Company’s strategic initiatives plans. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Facts that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements included in this Current Report on Form 8-K include difficulties encountered in implementing the planned workforce reductions such as litigation or other claims arising out of the reduction. Further information on potential factors that could affect the Company’s future financial results are included in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 21, 2020.