Agreement with Echo Echo, LLC
On September 20, 2021, the Company entered into a non-exclusive agreement with Echo Echo, LLC, a related party to the Founder and CEO, Mr. Keinan, for the use of a Beechcraft Baron G58 aircraft. The effective date of the agreement was September 8, 2021 and the agreement automatically renews annually. The agreement can be terminated without penalty if either party provides 35 days' written notice, or if the aircraft is sold or otherwise disposed of. The Company is charged per flight hour of use along with all direct operating costs. Additionally, the Company will also incur the pro rata share of maintenance, overhead and insurance costs of the aircraft.
On September 19, 2024, the Company entered into an additional non-exclusive agreement with Echo Echo, LLC for the use of an Epic E1000GX aircraft. The effective date of the agreement was August 30, 2024 and the agreement automatically renews annually. The agreement can be terminated without penalty if either party provides 30 days' written notice, or if the aircraft is sold or otherwise disposed of. Additionally, the Company is responsible for reimbursing its pro rata share of the direct operating costs of the aircraft, exclusive of maintenance and insurance.
For the years ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company recognized $372 and $215 of expense, within pursuit and marketing expense under the terms of this agreement. The related liability is included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024.
Rozek Acquisition in 2024 PIPE
In September, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “2024 Purchase Agreement”) with certain investors, including a partnership controlled by one of our directors, Mr. Rozek, as well as his wife. In connection with the 2024 Purchase Agreement, Mr. Rozek indirectly acquired an aggregate of 128,875 shares of Class A Common Stock for $ $1,224,312.50. Mr. Rozek’s wife also acquired, pursuant to the 2024 Purchase Agreement, an aggregate of 128,875 shares of Class A Common Stock for $ $1,224,312.50. Mr. Rozek disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares acquired by his wife.
Related Person Transaction Policy
We have adopted a written policy relating to the approval of related person transactions. A “related person transaction” is a transaction or arrangement or series of transactions or arrangements in which we participate (whether or not we are a party) and a related person has a direct or indirect material interest in such transaction. Our Audit Committee will review and approve or ratify all relationships and related person transactions between us and (i) our directors, director nominees or executive officers, (ii) any record or beneficial owner of 5% or more of our common stock or (iii) any immediate family member of any person specified in (i) and (ii). The Audit Committee will review all related person transactions and, where the Audit Committee determines that such transactions are in our best interests, approve such transactions in advance of such transaction being given effect.
As set forth in the related person transaction policy, in the course of its review and approval or ratification of a related party transaction, the Audit Committee will, in its judgment, consider in light of the relevant facts and circumstances whether the transaction is, or is not inconsistent with, our best interests, including consideration of various factors enumerated in the policy.
Any member of the Audit Committee who is a related person with respect to a transaction under review will not be permitted to participate in the discussions or approval or ratification of the transaction. Our policy also includes certain exceptions for transactions that need not be reported and provides the Audit Committee with the discretion to pre-approve certain transactions.
Our Audit Committee will review on a quarterly basis all payments that were made to our officers or directors, or our or their affiliates.