UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

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195 Montague Street, 14th Floor

Brooklyn, New York 11201

 

December 2, 2019

 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

 

To the Stockholders of SG Blocks, Inc.:

 

We hereby notify you that the 2020 Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “2020 Special Meeting” or “Special Meeting”) of SG Blocks, Inc., a Delaware corporation, will be held on  beginning at 10:00 a.m., local time, at the Company’s offices, the New York City office of Gracin & Marlow, LLP, Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, New York 10174 , for the following purposes: 

 

  (1) to approve an amendment to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as amended (the “Restated Certificate of Incorporation”), to effect a reverse stock split of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, at a ratio to be determined in the discretion of the Board of Directors within a range of one (1) share of common stock for every two (2) to fifty (50) shares of common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”), such amendment to be effected after stockholder approval thereof only in the event the Board of Directors still deems it advisable;
  (2) to approve an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 25,000,000 to 50,000,000 (the “Authorized Common Stock Increase”), such amendment to be effected after stockholder approval thereof only in the event the Board of Directors still deems it advisable;
  (3) to approve an adjournment of the 2020 Special Meeting, if the Board of Directors determines it to be necessary or appropriate, if a quorum is present, to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes in favor of any of Proposal 1–the Reverse Stock Split, and Proposal 2–the Authorized Common Stock Increase; and
  (4) to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements of the meeting.
     

The matters listed in this notice of meeting are described in detail in the accompanying proxy statement. Our Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on November 18, 2019 as the record date for determining those stockholders who are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or any adjournment or postponement of our 2020 Special Meeting. The list of the stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 18, 2019 will be made available for inspection at the meeting and at our principal place of business for ten days prior to the 2020 Special Meeting.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 15, 2020.

 

In accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), we are advising our stockholders of Internet availability of our proxy materials related to the 2020 Special Meeting. SEC rules allow companies to provide access to proxy materials in one of two ways. Because we have elected to use the “full set delivery” option, we are delivering our proxy materials to our stockholders by providing paper copies, as well as providing access to our proxy materials on a publicly accessible website. Our proxy statement, proxy card and this notice are available at www.sgblocks.com or www.astproxyportal.com/ast/21306.

 

On or about December 5, 2019, we will begin mailing this proxy statement.

 

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON, PLEASE SUBMIT A PROXY AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE BY USING THE INTERNET OR THE DESIGNATED TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER, OR BY SIGNING, DATING AND RETURNING BY MAIL THE PROXY CARD IN THE RETURN ENVELOPE PROVIDED.

 

  By order of the Board of Directors,
   
  /s/ Paul M. Galvin
  Paul M. Galvin
  Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer

 

 

 

 

195 Montague Street, 14th Floor

Brooklyn, New York 11201

 

PROXY STATEMENT

 

For the Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held on January 15, 2020

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

We are providing these proxy materials to holders of shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, of SG Blocks, Inc., a Delaware corporation (referred to as “SG Blocks,” the “Company,” “we,” or “us”), in connection with the solicitation by the Board of Directors of SG Blocks (the “Board” or “Board of Directors”) of proxies to be voted at our 2020 Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “2020 Special Meeting” or “Special Meeting”) to be held on January 15, 2020, beginning at 10:00 a.m., local time at the New York City office of Gracin & Marlow, LLP, Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, New York 10174, and at any adjournment or postponement of our 2020 Special Meeting.

 

The purpose of the 2020 Special Meeting and the matters to be acted on are stated in the accompanying Notice of Special Meeting. The Board of Directors knows of no other business that will come before the 2020 Special Meeting.

 

The Board of Directors is soliciting votes (1) FOR the approval of an amendment to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as amended (the “Restated Certificate of Incorporation”), to effect a reverse stock split of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock, at a ratio to be determined in the discretion of the Board of Directors within a range of one (1) share of common stock for every two (2) to fifty (50) shares of common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”), such amendment to be effected after stockholder approval thereof only in the event the Board of Directors still deems it advisable; (2) FOR the approval of an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 25,000,000 to 50,000,000 (the “Authorized Common Stock Increase”), such amendment to be effected after stockholder approval thereof only in the event the Board of Directors still deems it advisable; and (3) FOR approval to adjourn the 2020 Special Meeting, if the Board determines it to be necessary or appropriate, if a quorum is present, to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes in favor of any of the Reverse Stock Split and the Authorized Common Stock Increase (the “Adjournment”).

 

SPECIAL MEETING ADMISSION

 

All stockholders as of the record date are welcome to attend the 2020 Special Meeting. If you attend, please note that you will be asked to present government-issued identification (such as a driver’s license or passport) and evidence of your share ownership of our common stock on the record date. This can be your proxy card if you are a stockholder of record. If your shares are held beneficially in the name of a bank, broker or other holder of record and you plan to attend the 2020 Special Meeting, you will also be required to present proof of your ownership of our common stock on the record date, such as a bank or brokerage account statement or voting instruction card, to be admitted to the 2020 Special Meeting.

 

No cameras, recording equipment or electronic devices will be permitted in the 2020 Special Meeting.

 

Information on how to obtain directions to attend the 2020 Special Meeting is available at: www.sgblocks.com.

 

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPECIAL MEETING

 

Q: What information is contained in the proxy statement?
   
A: The information included in this proxy statement relates to the proposals to be voted on at the 2020 Special Meeting, the voting process and other required information.
   
Q: How do I get electronic access to the proxy materials?
   
A: This proxy statement, the proxy card and the notice are available at www.sgblocks.com or www.astproxyportal.com/ast/21306.
   
Q: What items of business will be voted on at the 2020 Special Meeting?
   
A: The purpose of the 2020 Special Meeting and matters to be acted upon are as follows: (1) the approval of the Reverse Stock Split at a ratio to be determined in the discretion of the Board of Directors within a range of one (1) share of common stock for every two (2) to fifty (50) shares of common stock; (2) the approval of the Authorized Common Stock Increase to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 25,000,000 to 50,000,000; and (3) the approval of the Adjournment of the 2020 Special Meeting, if the Board of Directors determines it to be necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes in favor of any of the Reverse Stock Split and the Authorized Common Stock Increase.
   
Q: How does the Board of Directors recommend that I vote?
   
A: The Board of Directors recommends that you vote your shares (1) FOR the approval of the Reverse Stock Split at a ratio to be determined in the discretion of the Board of Directors within a range of one (1) share of common stock for every two (2) to fifty (50) shares of common stock; (2) FOR the approval of the Authorized Common Stock Increase; and (3) FOR the approval of the Adjournment of the 2020 Special Meeting, if the Board of Directors determines it to be necessary or appropriate.
   
Q: What shares can I vote?
   
A: You may vote or cause to be voted all shares owned by you as of the close of business on November 18, 2019, the record date. These shares include: (1) shares held directly in your name as a stockholder of record; and (2) shares held for you, as the beneficial owner, through a broker or other nominee, such as a bank.
   
Q: What is the difference between holding shares as a stockholder of record and as a beneficial owner?
   
A: Most of our stockholders hold their shares through a broker or other nominee rather than directly in their own name. As summarized below, there are some distinctions between shares held of record and those owned beneficially.
   
 

Record Holder. If your shares are registered directly in your name on the books of SG Blocks maintained with SG Blocks’ transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, you are considered the “record holder” of those shares, and the proxy statement is sent directly to you by SG Blocks. As the stockholder of record, you have the right to grant a proxy to someone to vote your shares or to vote in person at the 2020 Special Meeting.

 

To ensure your shares are voted at the 2020 Special Meeting, you are urged to provide your proxy instructions promptly online or by mailing your signed proxy card in the envelope provided. Please refer to the instructions on the proxy card. Authorizing your proxy will not limit your right to attend the 2020 Special Meeting and vote your shares in person.

   
  Beneficial Owner of Shares Held in Street Name. If your shares are held in a stock brokerage account or by a bank or other nominee, you are considered the “beneficial owner” of shares held in street name (also called a “street name” holder), and the proxy statement is forwarded to you by your broker, bank or other nominee. As a beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your broker, bank or other nominee on how to vote the shares held in your account. However, since you are not a stockholder of record, you may not vote these shares in person at the 2020 Special Meeting unless you bring with you a legal proxy from the stockholder of record. A legal proxy may be obtained from your broker, bank or nominee.
   
 

If you hold your shares through a broker and you do not give instructions to the record holder on how to vote, the record holder will be entitled to vote your shares in its discretion on certain matters considered routine, such as the Reverse Stock Split, the Authorized Common Stock Increase and the Adjournment.

   

 

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Q: Can I change my vote or revoke my proxy?
   
A:

You may change your vote or revoke your proxy at any time before the final vote at the 2020 Special Meeting. To change your vote or revoke your proxy if you are the record holder, you may (1) notify our Corporate Secretary in writing at SG Blocks, Inc., 195 Montague Street, 14th Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11201; (2) submit a later-dated proxy (either by mail or internet), subject to the voting deadlines that are described on the proxy card or voting instruction form, as applicable; (3) deliver to our Corporate Secretary another duly executed proxy bearing a later date; or (4) by appearing at the 2020 Special Meeting in person and voting your shares. Attendance at the meeting will not, by itself, revoke a proxy unless you specifically so request.

 

For shares you hold beneficially, you may change your vote by submitting new voting instructions to your broker or nominee or, if you have obtained a valid proxy from your broker or nominee giving you the right to vote your shares, by attending the 2020 Special Meeting and voting in person.

   
Q: Who can help answer my questions?
   
A: If you have any questions about the 2020 Special Meeting or how to vote or revoke your proxy, or you need additional copies of this proxy statement or voting materials, you should contact the Corporate Secretary, SG Blocks, Inc., at 195 Montague Street, 14th Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11201 or by phone at (646) 240-4235.
   
Q: How are votes counted?
   
A: With respect to Proposals 1 - 3, you may vote FOR, AGAINST, or ABSTAIN.
   
  If you provide specific instructions, your shares will be voted as you instruct. If you are a record holder and you sign your proxy card or voting instruction card with no further instructions, your shares will be voted in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Directors, namely (1) FOR the approval of the Reverse Stock Split at a ratio to be determined in the discretion of the Board of Directors within a range of one (1) share of common stock for every two (2) to fifty (50) shares of common stock; (2) FOR the approval of the Authorized Common Stock Increase of the number of authorized shares of common stock from 25,000,000 to 50,000,000; and (3) FOR the approval of the Adjournment. If any other matters properly arise at the meeting, your proxy, together with the other proxies received, will be voted at the discretion of the proxy holders.
   
Q: What is a quorum and why is it necessary?
   
A: Conducting business at the meeting requires a quorum. The presence, either in person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of our shares of common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote on the record date present in person or represented by proxy is necessary to constitute a quorum. Abstentions are treated as present for purposes of determining whether a quorum exists. Your shares will be counted towards the quorum only if you submit a valid proxy (or one is submitted on your behalf by your broker, bank or other nominee) or if you vote in person at the 2020 Special Meeting. Broker non-votes (which result when your shares are held in “street name”, and you do not tell the nominee how to vote your shares and the nominee does not have discretion to vote such shares or declines to exercise discretion) are treated as present for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present at the meeting.
   
Q: What is the voting requirement to approve each of the proposals?
   
A: To be approved, Proposal 1, which relates to the approval of the Reverse Stock Split within a range of one (1) share of common stock for every two (2) to fifty (50) shares of common stock, must receive FOR votes from the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of the record date. Accordingly, abstentions and broker non-votes with respect this proposal will have the same effect as voting AGAINST this proposal (although no broker non-votes are expected to exist in connection with Proposal 1 since this is a routine matter for which brokers have discretion to vote if beneficial owners do not provide voting instructions).
   
  To be approved, Proposal 2, which relates to the approval of the Authorized Common Stock Increase to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 25,000,000 to 50,000,000, must receive FOR votes from the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of the record date. Accordingly, abstentions and broker non-votes with respect this proposal will have the same effect as voting AGAINST this proposal (although no broker non-votes are expected to exist in connection with Proposal 2 since this is a routine matter for which brokers have discretion to vote if beneficial owners do not provide voting instructions).

 

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  To be approved, Proposal 3, which relates to the approval of the Adjournment of the 2020 Special Meeting, if the Board determines it to be necessary or appropriate to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes in favor of the Reverse Stock Split and the Authorized Common Stock Increase, must receive FOR votes from the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote at the 2020 Special Meeting. Abstentions will be included in the vote tally and will have  the same effect as a vote AGAINST and broker non-votes will not affect the outcome of this proposal (although no broker non-votes are expected to exist in connection with Proposal 3 since this is a routine matter for which brokers have discretion to vote if beneficial owners do not provide voting instructions).
   
  If your shares are held in “street name” and you do not indicate how you wish to vote, your broker is permitted to exercise its discretion to vote your shares on certain “routine” matters. The routine matters to be submitted to our stockholders at the 2020 Special Meeting are Proposals 1 and 2 and 3.
   
  We encourage you to vote FOR all three (3) proposals.
   
Q: What should I do if I receive more than one proxy statement?
   
A: You may receive more than one proxy statement. For example, if you are a stockholder of record and your shares are registered in more than one name, you will receive more than one proxy statement. Please follow the voting instructions on all of the proxy statements to ensure that all of your shares are voted.
   
Q: Where can I find the voting results of the 2020 Special Meeting?
   
A: We intend to announce preliminary voting results at the 2020 Special Meeting and publish final results in a Current Report on Form 8-K, which we expect will be filed within four (4) business days of the 2020 Special Meeting. If final voting results are not available to us in time to file a Current Report on Form 8-K within four (4) business days after the 2020 Special Meeting, we intend to file a Current Report on Form 8-K to publish results as to matters for which we have final votes and, within four (4) business days after the final results are known to us, file an additional Current Report on Form 8-K to publish the final results.
   
Q: What happens if additional matters are presented at the 2020 Special Meeting?
   
A: Other than the three (3) items of business described in this proxy statement, we are not aware of any other business to be acted upon at the 2020 Special Meeting. If you grant a proxy, the persons named as proxy holders, Mr. Paul Galvin, our Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Gerald Sheeran, our Acting Chief Financial Officer, or either of them, will have the discretion to vote your shares on any additional matters properly presented for a vote at the meeting.
   
Q: How many shares are outstanding and how many votes is each share entitled?
   
A: Each share of our common stock that is issued and outstanding as of the close of business on November 18, 2019, the record date, is entitled to be voted on all items being voted on at the 2020 Special Meeting, with each share being entitled to one vote on each matter. As of the record date, November 18, 2019, 6,007,791 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding.
   
Q: Who will count the votes?
   
A: One or more inspectors of election will tabulate the votes.
   
Q: Is my vote confidential?
   
A: Proxy instructions, ballots, and voting tabulations that identify individual stockholders are handled in a manner that protects your voting privacy. Your vote will not be disclosed, either within SG Blocks or to anyone else, except: (1) as necessary to meet applicable legal requirements; (2) to allow for the tabulation of votes and certification of the vote; or (3) to facilitate a successful proxy solicitation.
   
Q: Who will bear the cost of soliciting votes for the 2020 Special Meeting?
   
A: The Board of Directors is making this solicitation on behalf of SG Blocks, which will pay the entire cost of preparing, assembling, printing, mailing, and distributing these proxy materials. Certain of our directors, officers, and employees, without any additional compensation, may also solicit your vote in person, by telephone, or by electronic communication. On request, we will reimburse brokerage houses and other custodians, nominees, and fiduciaries for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for forwarding proxy and solicitation materials to stockholders. In addition to the use of the mail, proxies may be solicited by personal interview, telephone, telegram, facsimile and advertisement in periodicals and postings, in each case by our directors, officers and employees without additional compensation. Brokerage houses, nominees, fiduciaries and other custodians will be requested to forward solicitation materials to beneficial owners and will be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses incurred in so doing. We may request by telephone, facsimile, mail, electronic mail or other means of communication the return of the proxy cards.

 

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PROPOSAL 1

 

APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AT A RATIO TO BE DETERMINED IN THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITHIN A RANGE OF ONE (1) SHARE OF COMMON STOCK FOR EVERY TWO (2) TO FIFTY (50) SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

 

General

 

The Board of Directors has adopted, and is recommending that our stockholders approve, a proposed amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect a Reverse Stock Split of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock. Such amendment will be effected after stockholder approval thereof only in the event the Board of Directors still deems it advisable. Holders of the common stock are being asked to approve the proposal that Article Fourth our Restated Certificate of Incorporation be amended to effect a Reverse Stock Split of the common stock at a ratio to be determined in the discretion of the Board of Directors and publicly announced prior to the effectiveness of any Reverse Stock Split within the range of one (1) share of common stock for every two (2) to fifty (50) shares of common stock and also to decide whether or not to proceed to effect a Reverse Stock Split or instead to abandon the proposed amendment altogether. Pursuant to the laws of the State of Delaware, our state of incorporation, the Board of Directors must adopt any amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation and submit the amendment to stockholders for their approval. The form of proposed amendment to effect the Reverse Stock Split is set forth in the certificate of amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation attached as Appendix A to this proxy statement. If the Reverse Stock Split is approved by our stockholders and if a certificate of amendment is filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, the certificate of amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation will effect the Reverse Stock Split by reducing the outstanding number of shares of common stock by the ratio to be determined by the Board of Directors and publicly announced prior to the effectiveness of any Reverse Stock Split. If the Board of Directors does not implement an approved Reverse Stock Split prior to the one-year anniversary of this meeting, the Board will seek stockholder approval before implementing any Reverse Stock Split after that time. The Board of Directors may abandon the proposed amendment to effect the Reverse Stock Split at any time prior to its effectiveness, whether before or after stockholder approval thereof.

 

By approving this proposal, stockholders will approve the amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to which any whole number of outstanding shares, between and including two and fifty, would be combined into one share of common stock, and authorize the Board of Directors to file a certificate of amendment setting forth such amendment, as determined by the Board of Directors in the manner described herein. If approved, the Board of Directors may also elect not to effect any Reverse Stock Split and consequently not to file any certificate of amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The Board of Directors believes that stockholder approval of an amendment granting the Board of Directors this discretion, rather than approval of a specified exchange ratio, provides the Board of Directors with maximum flexibility to react to then-current market conditions and, therefore, is in the best interests of our company and its stockholders. The Board of Directors’ decision as to whether and when to effect the Reverse Stock Split will be based on a number of factors, including market conditions, existing and expected trading prices for the common stock, and the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”). Although our stockholders may approve the Reverse Stock Split, we will not effect the Reverse Stock Split if the Board of Directors does not deem it to be in our best interest and the best interest of our stockholders. The Reverse Stock Split, if authorized and if deemed by the Board of Directors to be in our best interest and the best interest of our stockholders, will be effected, if at all, at a time that is not later than one year from the date of the 2020 Special Meeting. The Board of Directors will publicly announce the ratio selected for the Reverse Stock Split prior to the effectiveness of any such Reverse Stock Split.

 

This Proposal 1, the proposed approval of the Reverse Stock Split as set forth in the certificate of amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation, will not change the number of authorized shares of common stock or preferred stock, or the par value of common stock or preferred stock; however effecting the Reverse Stock Split will provide for additional shares of unissued authorized common stock. However, if Proposal 2 (the Authorized Common Stock Increase), is approved and the Board of Directors determined to effect the Authorized Common Stock Increase and not abandon the Authorized Common Stock Increase, the authorized number of shares of common stock will be increased. As of the date of this proxy statement, our current authorized number of shares of common stock is sufficient to satisfy all of our share issuance obligations and current share plans and we do not have any current plans, arrangements or understandings relating to the issuance of the additional shares of authorized common stock that will become available following the Reverse Stock Split.

 

Purpose and Background of the Reverse Stock Split

 

On July 1, 2019, we received written notice from the Nasdaq Stock market LLC (Nasdaq) that we were not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing rule 5550(a)(2) as the bid price of our common stock had closed below the required $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive trading days. In accordance with Nasdaq’s Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), we were given a period of 180 calendar days, or until December 30, 2019, to regain compliance with the requirement. We may be eligible for an additional 180-day extension from Nasdaq.

 

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The Board of Directors has considered the potential harm to us of a delisting of the common stock and has determined that, if the common stock continues to close below $1.00 per share bid price, the consummation of the Reverse Stock Split is the best way to maintain liquidity by achieving compliance with the Nasdaq requirements.

 

The Board of Directors also believes that the current low per share market price of the common stock has a negative effect on the marketability of our existing shares. The Board of Directors believes there are several reasons for this effect. First, certain institutional investors have internal policies preventing the purchase of low-priced stocks. Second, a variety of policies and practices of broker-dealers discourage individual brokers within those firms from dealing in low-priced stocks. Third, because the brokers’ commissions on low-priced stocks generally represent a higher percentage of the stock price than commissions on higher priced stocks, the current share price of the common stock can result in individual stockholders paying transaction costs (commissions, markups or markdowns) that are a higher percentage of their total share value than would be the case if the share price of the common stock were substantially higher. This factor is also believed to limit the willingness of some institutions to purchase the common stock. The Board of Directors anticipates that a Reverse Stock Split will result in a higher bid price for the common stock, which may help to alleviate some of these problems. The Board of Directors further believes that some potential employees are less likely to work for us if we have a low stock price or are no longer Nasdaq listed, regardless of size of our overall market capitalization.

 

We expect that, if effected, a Reverse Stock Split of the common stock will increase the market price of the common stock so that we are able to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq minimum bid price listing standard. However, the effect of a Reverse Stock Split on the market price of the common stock cannot be predicted with any certainty, and the history of similar stock split combinations for companies in like circumstances is varied. It is possible that the per share price of the common stock after the Reverse Stock Split will not rise in proportion to the reduction in the number of shares of the common stock outstanding resulting from the Reverse Stock Split, effectively reducing our market capitalization, and there can be no assurance that the market price per post-reverse split share will either exceed or remain in excess of the $1.00 minimum bid price for a sustained period of time. The market price of the common stock may vary based on other factors that are unrelated to the number of shares outstanding, including our future performance.

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED TO THE CONTRARY, THE DATA CONTAINED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SHARE NUMBERS, CONVERSION PRICES AND EXERCISE PRICES OF OPTIONS AND WARRANTS, DOES NOT REFLECT THE IMPACT OF THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT THAT MAY BE EFFECTUATED.

 

Board Discretion to Implement the Reverse Stock Split

 

If Proposal No. 1 is approved by the stockholders and the Board determines to effect the Reverse Stock Split, it will consider certain factors in selecting the specific stock split ratio, including prevailing market conditions, the trading price of the common stock and the steps that we will need to take in order to achieve compliance with the bid price requirement and other listing regulations of the Nasdaq. Based in part on the price of the common stock on the days leading up to the filing of the certificate of amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation effecting the Reverse Stock Split, the Board of Directors will determine the ratio of the Reverse Stock Split, in the range of 1:2 to 1:50, that, in the judgment of the Board of Directors is the reverse split ratio most likely to allow us to achieve and maintain compliance with the minimum $1.00 per share bid price requirement for listing on the Nasdaq for the longest period of time, while retaining a sufficient number of outstanding, tradeable shares to facilitate an adequate market. The Board of Directors will publicly announce the ratio selected for the Reverse Stock Split prior to the effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split within the limits set forth in Proposal No. 1.

 

Notwithstanding approval of the Reverse Stock Split by the stockholders, the Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, abandon the proposed amendment and determine prior to the effectiveness of any filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware not to effect the Reverse Stock Split prior to the one year anniversary of the 2020 Special Meeting of stockholders, as permitted under Section 242(c) of the DGCL. If the Board fails to implement the amendment prior to the one-year anniversary of this meeting of stockholders, stockholder approval would again be required prior to implementing any Reverse Stock Split.

 

Consequences if Stockholder Approval for Proposal Is Not Obtained

 

If stockholder approval for Proposal No. 1 is not obtained, we will not be able to file a certificate of amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect the Reverse Stock Split. If stockholder approval of the Reverse Stock Split is not obtained at the 2020 Special Meeting and we should fail to satisfy the Nasdaq minimum bid price, we will continue to seek stockholder approval of a reverse stock split in order to regain compliance within the time period granted by Nasdaq to regain compliance. If compliance is not achieved by the expiration of period of time we are granted to regain compliance with the Nasdaq requirement, then our stock would be delisted from the Nasdaq. If we were unable to regain compliance during any such period, the common stock would likely be transferred to the OTC Bulletin Board or OTC Market.

 

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If we fail to meet all applicable Nasdaq requirements and Nasdaq determines to delist the common stock, the delisting could adversely affect the market liquidity of the common stock and the market price of the common stock could decrease. Delisting could also adversely affect our ability to obtain financing for the continuation of our operations and/or result in the loss of confidence by investors, suppliers, commercial partners and employees. In addition, the limited number of authorized shares of the common stock that are neither outstanding nor reserved for issuance could adversely affect our ability to raise capital through equity financings.

 

Principal Effects of the Reverse Stock Split

 

If the stockholders approve the proposal to authorize the Board of Directors to implement the Reverse Stock Split and the Board of Directors determines to implement the Reverse Stock Split, we will publicly announce the selected ratio for the Reverse Stock Split and file the certificate of amendment to amend the existing provision of our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect the Reverse Stock Split. The text of the form of proposed amendment is set forth in the certificate of amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation is annexed to this proxy statement as Appendix A.

 

The Reverse Stock Split will be effected simultaneously for all issued and outstanding shares of common stock and the stock split ratio will be the same for all issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The Reverse Stock Split will affect all of our stockholders uniformly and will not affect any stockholder’s percentage ownership interests in our company, except that stockholders who would have otherwise received fractional shares will receive cash in lieu of such fractional shares. After the Reverse Stock Split, the shares of the common stock will have the same voting rights and rights to dividends and distributions and will be identical in all other respects to the common stock now authorized, common stock issued pursuant to the Reverse Stock Split will remain fully paid and non-assessable. The Reverse Stock Split will not affect us continuing to be subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. The Reverse Stock Split is not intended to be, and will not have the effect of, a “going private transaction” covered by Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act.

 

The Reverse Stock Split may result in some stockholders owning “odd-lots” of less than 100 shares of the common stock. Brokerage commissions and other costs of transactions in odd-lots are generally higher than the costs of transactions in “round-lots” of even multiples of 100 shares. In addition, we will not issue fractional shares in connection with the Reverse Stock Split, and stockholders who would have otherwise been entitled to receive such fractional shares will receive an amount in cash determined in the manner set forth below under the heading “Fractional Shares.”

 

Following the effectiveness of any Reverse Stock Split approved by the stockholders and implementation by the Board of Directors, current stockholders will hold fewer shares of common stock, with such number of shares dependent on the specific ratio for the Reverse Stock Split. For example, if the Board approves of a 1-for-5 Reverse Stock Split, a stockholder owning a “round-lot” of 100 shares of common stock prior to the Reverse Stock Split would hold 20 shares of common stock following the Reverse Stock Split. THE HIGHER THE REVERSE RATIO (1-FOR-5 BEING HIGHER THAN 1-FOR-2, FOR EXAMPLE), THE GREATER THE REDUCTION OF RELATED SHARES EACH EXISTING STOCKHOLDER, POST REVERSE STOCK SPLIT, WILL EXPERIENCE.

 

IF THIS PROPOSAL IS NOT APPROVED, WE MAY BE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE LISTING OF THE COMMON STOCK ON THE NASDAQ, WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE LIQUIDITY AND MARKETABILITY OF THE COMMON STOCK.

 

Risks Associated with the Reverse Stock Split

 

There are risks associated with the Reverse Stock Split, including that the Reverse Stock Split may not result in a sustained increase in the per share price of our common stock. There is no assurance that:

 

  the market price per share of our common stock after the Reverse Stock Split will rise in proportion to the reduction in the number of shares of our common stock outstanding before the Reverse Stock Split;
  the Reverse Stock Split will result in a per share price that will attract brokers and investors who do not trade in lower priced stocks;
  the Reverse Stock Split will result in a per share price that will increase our ability to attract and retain employees and other service providers;
  the liquidity of the common stock will increase; and
  the closing bid price per share will either exceed or remain in excess of the $1.00 minimum bid price as required by Nasdaq, or that we will otherwise meet the requirements of Nasdaq for continued inclusion for trading on the Nasdaq.

 

Stockholders should note that the effect of the Reverse Stock Split, if any, upon the market price for our common stock cannot be accurately predicted. In particular, we cannot assure you that prices for shares of our common stock after the Reverse Stock Split will be two (2) to fifty (50) times, as applicable, the prices for shares of our common stock immediately prior to the Reverse Stock Split. Furthermore, even if the market price of our common stock does rise following the Reverse Stock Split, we cannot assure you that the market price of the common stock immediately after the proposed Reverse Stock Split will be maintained for any period of time. Even if an increased per-share price can be maintained, the Reverse Stock Split may not achieve the desired results that have been outlined above. Moreover, because some investors may view the Reverse Stock Split negatively, we cannot assure you that the Reverse Stock Split will not adversely impact the market price of the common stock.

 

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The market price of the common stock will also be based on our performance and other factors, some of which are unrelated to the Reverse Stock Split or the number of shares outstanding. If the Reverse Stock Split is effected and the market price of the common stock declines, the percentage decline as an absolute number and as a percentage of our overall market capitalization may be greater than would occur in the absence of a Reverse Stock Split. The total market capitalization of the common stock after implementation of the Reverse Stock Split when and if implemented may also be lower than the total market capitalization before the Reverse Stock Split. Furthermore, the liquidity of the common stock could be adversely affected by the reduced number of shares that would be outstanding after the Reverse Stock Split.

 

While we aim that the Reverse Stock Split will be sufficient to maintain our listing on Nasdaq, it is possible that, even if the Reverse Stock Split results in a bid price for the common stock that exceeds $1.00 per share another reverse split may be necessary in the future and we may not be able to continue to satisfy the other criteria for continued listing of the common stock on Nasdaq.

 

We believe that the Reverse Stock Split may result in greater liquidity for our stockholders. However, it is also possible that such liquidity could be adversely affected by the reduced number of shares outstanding after the Reverse Stock Split, particularly if the share price does not increase as a result of the Reverse Stock Split.

 

Potential Anti-takeover Effects of a Reverse Stock Split

 

Release No. 34-15230 of the staff of the SEC requires disclosure and discussion of the effects of any action, including the proposals discussed herein, that may be used as an anti-takeover mechanism. The Reverse Stock Split, if effected, will also result in a relative increase in the number of authorized but unissued shares of our common stock vis-à-vis the outstanding shares of our common stock and, could, under certain circumstances, have an anti-takeover effect, although this is not the purpose or intent of the Board of Directors. A relative increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock could have other effects on our stockholders, depending upon the exact nature and circumstances of any actual issuances of authorized but unissued shares. A relative increase in our authorized shares could potentially deter takeovers, including takeovers that the Board of Directors has determined are not in the best interest of our stockholders, in that additional shares could be issued (within the limits imposed by applicable law) in one or more transactions that could make a change in control or takeover more difficult. For example, we could issue additional shares so as to dilute the stock ownership or voting rights of persons seeking to obtain control without our agreement. Similarly, the issuance of additional shares to certain persons allied with our management could have the effect of making it more difficult to remove our current management by diluting the stock ownership or voting rights of persons seeking to cause such removal. The Reverse Stock Split therefore may have the effect of discouraging unsolicited takeover attempts. By potentially discouraging initiation of any such unsolicited takeover attempts, the Reverse Stock Split may limit the opportunity for our stockholders to dispose of their shares at the higher price generally available in takeover attempts or that may be available under a merger proposal.

 

Although the Reverse Stock Split has been prompted by business and financial considerations and not by the threat of any known or threatened hostile takeover attempt, stockholders should be aware that the effect of the Reverse Stock Split could facilitate future attempts by us to oppose changes in control and perpetuate our management, including transactions in which the stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares over then current market prices. We cannot provide assurances that any such transactions will be consummated on favorable terms or at all, that they will enhance stockholder value, or that they will not adversely affect our business or the trading price of the common stock.

 

Common Stock

 

After the effective date of the Reverse Stock Split, each stockholder will own fewer shares of the common stock.

 

Accordingly, a Reverse Stock Split would result in a significant increase in the number of authorized and unissued shares of common stock. Because our stockholders have no preemptive rights to purchase or subscribe for any of the unissued common stock, the future issuance of additional shares of common stock will reduce our current stockholders’ percentage ownership interest in the total outstanding shares of common stock. In the absence of a proportionate increase in our future earnings and book value, an increase in the number of our outstanding shares of common stock would dilute our projected future earnings per share, if any, and book value per share of all our outstanding shares of the common stock. If these factors were reflected in the price per share of our common stock, the potential realizable value of a stockholder’s investment could be adversely affected. An issuance of additional shares could therefore have an adverse effect on the potential realizable value of a stockholder’s investment. As of the date of this filing, SG Blocks does not have any definitive plans, proposals or arrangements to issue any of the newly available authorized shares and unissued shares that result from the Reverse Stock Split for any purpose as its current authorized number of shares of common stock is sufficient for any issuances currently planned or any current issuance obligations.

 

The following table sets forth the approximate number of shares of the common stock that would be outstanding immediately after the Reverse Stock Split based on the current authorized number of shares of common stock at various exchange ratios, based on 6,007,791 shares of common stock actually outstanding as of November 18, 2019. The table does not account for fractional shares that will be paid in cash.

 

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    Approximate Shares of Common Stock
    Outstanding After Reverse Stock Split
    Based on Current Authorized
Ratio of Reverse Stock Split   Number of Shares
     
None  
1:2   3,003,895
1:10   600,779
1:20   300,389
1:30   200,259
1:40   150,194
1:50   120,155

 

Procedure for Effecting Reverse Stock Split and Exchange of Stock Certificates, if Applicable

 

If the certificate of amendment is approved by the stockholders, and if at such time the Board of Directors still believes that a Reverse Stock Split is in our best interests and the best interests of our stockholders, the Board of Directors will determine the ratio, within the range approved by SG Blocks’ stockholders, of the Reverse Stock Split to be implemented and will publicly announce the selected ratio for the Reverse Stock Split prior to the effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split. We will file the certificate of amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware at such time as the Board of Directors has determined the appropriate effective time for the Reverse Stock Split. The Board of Directors may delay effecting the Reverse Stock Split without re-soliciting stockholder approval. The Reverse Stock Split will become effective on the effective date set forth in the certificate of amendment. Beginning on the effective date of the Reverse Stock Split, each certificate representing pre-split shares will be deemed for all corporate purposes to evidence ownership of post-split shares.

 

As soon as practicable after the effective date of the Reverse Stock Split, stockholders will be notified that the Reverse Stock Split has been effected. If you hold shares of common stock in a book-entry form, you will receive a transmittal letter from our transfer agent as soon as practicable after the effective time of the Reverse Stock Split with instructions. After you submit your completed transmittal letter, if you are entitled to post-split shares of the common stock, a transaction statement will be sent to your address of record as soon as practicable after the effective date of the split indicating the number of shares of the common stock you hold.

 

Some stockholders hold their shares of common stock in certificate form or a combination of certificate and book-entry form. We expect that our transfer agent will act as exchange agent for purposes of implementing the exchange of stock certificates, if applicable. If you are a stockholder holding pre-split shares in certificate form, you will receive a transmittal letter from our transfer agent as soon as practicable after the effective time of the Reverse Stock Split. The transmittal letter will be accompanied by instructions specifying how you can exchange your certificate representing the pre-split shares of the common stock for a statement of holding. When you submit your certificate representing the pre-split shares of the common stock, your post-split shares of the common stock will be held electronically in book-entry form in the Direct Registration System. This means that, instead of receiving a new stock certificate, you will receive a statement of holding that indicates the number of post-split shares you own in book-entry form. We will no longer issue physical stock certificates unless you make a specific request for a share certificate representing your post-split ownership interest.

 

STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD NOT DESTROY ANY STOCK CERTIFICATE(S) AND SHOULD NOT SUBMIT ANY CERTIFICATE(S) UNTIL REQUESTED TO DO SO.

 

Beginning on the effective time of the Reverse Stock Split, each certificate representing pre-split shares will be deemed for all corporate purposes to evidence ownership of post-split shares.

 

Fractional Shares

 

No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. Instead, stockholders who otherwise would be entitled to receive fractional shares will, upon surrender to the exchange agent of certificates representing their fractional shares, be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying (i) the average of the closing sales prices of the common stock as reported on the Nasdaq on the ten days preceding the effective date of the amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation by (ii) the number of shares of the common stock held by such stockholder before the Reverse Stock Split that would otherwise have been exchanged for such fractional share interest. Holders of as many as 49 shares (if we were to implement a 1:50 Reverse Stock Split) of the common stock would be eliminated as a result of the cash payment in lieu of any issuance of fractional shares or interests in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. The exact number by which the number of holders of the common stock would be reduced will depend on the Reverse Stock Split ratio adopted and the number of stockholders that hold less than the Reverse Stock Split ratio as of the effective date of the Reverse Stock Split.

 

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Effect of the Reverse Stock Split on Outstanding Stock Options and Warrants

 

Based upon the Reverse Stock Split ratio, proportionate adjustments are generally required to be made to the per share exercise price and the number of shares issuable upon the exercise of all outstanding options and warrants. This would result in approximately the same aggregate price being required to be paid under such options or warrants upon exercise, and approximately the same value of shares of common stock being delivered upon such exercise immediately following the Reverse Stock Split as was the case immediately preceding the Reverse Stock Split. The number of shares reserved for issuance pursuant to these securities will be reduced proportionately based upon the Reverse Stock Split ratio.

 

Accounting Matters

 

The Reverse Stock Split will not affect the common stock capital account on our balance sheet. However, because the par value of the common stock will remain unchanged on the effective date of the split, the components that make up the common stock capital account will change by offsetting amounts. Depending on the size of the Reverse Stock Split the Board of Directors decides to implement, the stated capital component will be reduced to an amount between one-half (1/2) and one-fiftieth (1/50) of its present amount, and the additional paid-in capital component will be increased with the amount by which the stated capital is reduced. The per share net income or loss and net book value of the common stock will be increased because there will be fewer shares of common stock outstanding. Prior periods per share amounts will be restated to reflect the Reverse Stock Split.

 

Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Reverse Stock Split

 

The following discussion describes the anticipated material United States Federal income tax consequences to “U.S. holders” (as defined below) of Company capital stock relating to the Reverse Stock Split. This discussion is based upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), Treasury Regulations, judicial authorities, published positions of the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), and other applicable authorities, all as currently in effect and all of which are subject to change or differing interpretations (possibly with retroactive effect). We have not obtained a ruling from the IRS or an opinion of legal or tax counsel with respect to the tax consequences of the Reverse Stock Split. The following discussion is for information purposes only and is not intended as tax or legal advice. Each holder should seek advice based on the holder’s particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

 

For purposes of this discussion, the term “U.S. holder” means a beneficial owner of our capital stock that is for United States Federal income tax purposes:

 

  (i) an individual citizen or resident of the United States;
  (ii) a corporation (or other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. Federal income tax purposes) organized under the laws of the United States, any state, or the District of Columbia;
  (iii) an estate with income subject to United States Federal income tax regardless of its source; or
  (iv) a trust that (a) is subject to primary supervision by a United States court and for which United States persons control all substantial decisions or (b) has a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury Regulations to be treated as a United States person.

 

This discussion assumes that a U.S. holder holds our capital stock as a capital asset within the meaning of Code Section 1221. This discussion does not address all of the tax consequences that may be relevant to a particular stockholder or to stockholders that are subject to special treatment under United States Federal income tax laws including, but not limited to, financial institutions, tax-exempt organizations, insurance companies, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, entities disregarded from their owners for tax purposes, persons that are broker-dealers, traders in securities who elect the mark-to-market method of accounting for their securities, or stockholders holding their shares of capital stock as part of a “straddle,” “hedge,” “conversion transaction,” or other integrated transaction, or persons who hold their capital stock through individual retirement or other tax-deferred accounts. This discussion also does not address the tax consequences to us, or to our stockholders that own 5% or more of our capital stock, are affiliates of SG Blocks, or are not U.S. holders. In addition, this discussion does not address other United States Federal taxes (such as gift or estate taxes or alternative minimum taxes), the tax consequences of the Reverse Stock Split under state, local, or foreign tax laws or certain tax reporting requirements that may be applicable with respect to the Reverse Stock Split. No assurance can be given that the IRS would not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to any of the tax consequences set forth below.

 

If a partnership (or other entity treated as a partnership for United States Federal income tax purposes) is a SG Blocks stockholder, the tax treatment of a partner in the partnership, or any equity owner of such other entity will generally depend upon the status of the person and the activities of the partnership or other entity treated as a partnership for United States Federal income tax purposes.

 

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Tax Consequences of the Reverse Stock Split Generally

 

We believe that the Reverse Stock Split will qualify as a “reorganization” under Section 368(a)(1)(E) of the Code. Accordingly, provided that the fair market value of the post-Reverse Stock Split shares is equal to the fair market value of the pre-Reverse Stock Split shares surrendered in the Reverse Stock Split:

 

  A U.S. holder will not recognize any gain or loss as a result of the Reverse Stock Split other than cash payments if any, received by a stockholder in lieu of fractional shares as discussed below.
  A U.S. holder’s aggregate tax basis in his, her, or its post-Reverse Stock Split shares will be equal to the aggregate tax basis in the pre-Reverse Stock Split shares exchanged therefor, less any basis attributable to fractional share interests.
  A U.S. holder’s holding period for the post-Reverse Stock Split shares will include the period during which such stockholder held the pre-Reverse Stock Split shares surrendered in the Reverse Stock Split.
  For purposes of the above discussion of the basis and holding periods for shares of SG Blocks capital stock, and except as provided therein, holders who acquired different blocks of SG Blocks capital stock at different times for different prices must calculate their basis and holding periods separately for each identifiable block of such stock exchanged, converted, canceled or received in the Reverse Stock Split.
  Stockholders who receive cash in lieu of fractional share interests as a result of the Reverse Stock Split will be treated as having received the fractional shares pursuant to the Reverse Stock Split and then as having exchanged the fractional shares for cash in a redemption by SG Blocks, and will generally recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash received in lieu of a fractional share and their adjusted basis allocable to the fractional share interests redeemed. Such gain or loss will be long term capital gain or loss if the shares held prior to the Reverse Stock Split were held for more than one year. The stockholder’s holding period for the shares issued after the Reverse Stock Split will include the period during which the stockholder held the shares surrendered in the Reverse Stock Split.

 

Vote Required to Approve Amendment of our Restated Certificate of Incorporation

 

Approval of the Reverse Stock Split as set forth in the certificate of amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation included as Appendix A, requires an affirmative vote of a majority of the common stock outstanding entitled to vote at the 2020 Special Meeting as of the record date. Abstentions and broker non-votes will have the same effect as “against” votes. Approval by our stockholders of the Reverse Stock Split is not conditioned upon approval by our stockholders of the Authorized Common Stock Increase; conversely, approval by our stockholder of the Authorized Common Stock Increase is not conditioned upon approval by our stockholders of the Reverse Stock Split.

 

Recommendation

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE AMENDMENT TO OUR RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF OUR COMMON STOCK AT A RATIO TO BE DETERMINED IN THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE RANGE OF ONE (1) SHARE OF COMMON STOCK FOR EVERY TWO (2) TO FIFTY (50) SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, AND PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE AMENDMENT UNLESS A STOCKHOLDER INDICATES OTHERWISE ON THE PROXY.

 

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PROPOSAL 2

 

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT (IN THE EVENT IT IS DEEMED BY THE BOARD TO BE ADVISABLE) TO OUR RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 25,000,000 to 50,000,000

 

The Board of Directors has adopted a resolution approving and recommending to our stockholders for their approval, a proposed amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect an increase in the number of shares of our authorized common stock from the 25,000,000 shares that are currently authorized for issuance pursuant to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to a total of 50,000,000 shares of common stock. Such amendment will be effected after stockholder approval thereof only in the event the Board of Directors still deems it advisable.

 

The text of the form of the proposed amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to implement Proposal 2 is set forth in the certificate of amendment annexed to this proxy statement as Appendix B. Assuming the stockholders approve the proposal and the Board of Directors deems it advisable, the Authorized Common Stock Increase will be effected upon the filing of the certificate of amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The Board of Directors will implement the Authorized Common Stock Increase at such time, if ever, if and when it is deemed by the Board to be advisable. The Board of Directors will also have the discretion to abandon the Authorized Common Stock Increase in authorized shares if the Board of Directors does not believe it to be in the best interests of SG Blocks and our stockholders. If the Board of Directors does not implement an approved Authorized Common Stock Increase prior to the one-year anniversary of the 2020 Special Meeting, the Board of Directors will seek stockholder approval before implementing any authorized Common Stock Increase after that time.

 

The Board of Directors proposes and recommends increasing the number of shares of our authorized common stock from the 25,000,000 shares that are currently authorized for issuance pursuant to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to a total of 50,000,000 shares of common stock. Of our 25,000,000 shares of currently authorized common stock, 6,007,791 shares were outstanding as of November 18, 2019, and after taking into account shares underlying outstanding warrants, restricted stock units and outstanding options approximately 16,310,623 of the 25,000,000 shares authorized in our Restated Certificate of Incorporation would be available for issuance.

 

The Board of Directors currently believes that the Authorized Common Stock Increase is advisable and in our best interest and the best interest of our stockholders. The Increase will provide us with flexibility in completing financing and capital raising transactions, which may be necessary for us to execute our future business plans. Other possible business and financial uses for the additional shares of common stock include, without limitation, attracting and retaining employees by the issuance of additional securities, and other transactions and corporate purposes that the Board of Directors may deem are in our best interest. We could also use the additional shares of common stock for potential strategic transactions, including, among other things, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, restructurings, business combinations and investments. We believe that the additional authorized shares would enable us to act quickly in response to opportunities that may arise for these types of transactions, in most cases without the necessity of obtaining further stockholder approval and holding a special stockholders’ meeting before such issuance(s) could proceed, except as provided under Delaware law, as applicable, or under applicable Nasdaq rules. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, we have no definite plans, proposals or arrangements regarding the newly authorized shares that would be authorized. However, we review and evaluate potential capital raising activities, transactions and other corporate actions on an ongoing basis to determine if such actions would be in our best interest and the best interest of our stockholders. We cannot provide assurances that any such transactions will be consummated on favorable terms or at all, that they will enhance stockholder value, or that they will not adversely affect our business or the trading price of the common stock.

 

If approved, the Board of Directors may also elect not to effect the Authorized Common Stock Increase and consequently not to file any certificate of amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation. If the Board of Directors fails to implement the certificate of amendment prior to the one-year anniversary of the 2020 Special Meeting of stockholders, stockholder approval would again be required prior to implementing the Authorized Common Stock Increase. Although approval by our stockholders of the Reverse Stock Split is not conditioned upon approval by our stockholders of the Authorized Common Stock Increase; conversely, approval by our stockholder of the Authorized Common Stock Increase is not conditioned upon approval by our stockholders of the Reverse Stock Split, if the stockholders should approve the Reverse Stock Split and the Board of Directors should implement the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares of common stock authorized but unissued after implementing the Reverse Stock Split may impact the decision as to whether or not to effect the Authorized Common Stock Increase since effecting the Reverse Stock Split will provide for additional shares of unissued authorized common stock.

 

The Authorized Common Stock Increase would not have any immediate dilutive effect on the proportionate voting power or other rights of existing stockholders.

 

As is true for shares presently authorized but unissued, the future issuance of common stock authorized by the Authorized Common Stock Increase may, among other things, decrease existing stockholders’ percentage equity ownership, could be dilutive to the voting rights of existing stockholders and, depending on the price at which they are issued could have a negative effect on the market price of the common stock. In addition, an increase in the number of shares of our authorized common stock could result in an increase in the franchise tax that we would owe to the State of Delaware.

 

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Potential Anti-takeover Effects of the Authorized Common Stock Increase

 

Release No. 34-15230 of the staff of the SEC requires disclosure and discussion of the effects of any action, including the proposals discussed herein, that may be used as an anti-takeover mechanism. Since the amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation will provide that the number of authorized shares of common stock will be 50,000,000, the Authorized Common Stock Increase, if effected, will result in an increase in the number of authorized but unissued shares of our common stock which could, under certain circumstances, have an anti-takeover effect, although this is not the purpose or intent of the Board of Directors. An increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock could have other effects on our stockholders, depending upon the exact nature and circumstances of any actual issuances of authorized but unissued shares. An increase in our authorized shares could potentially deter takeovers, including takeovers that the Board of Directors has determined are not in the best interest of our stockholders, in that additional shares could be issued (within the limits imposed by applicable law) in one or more transactions that could make a change in control or takeover more difficult. For example, we could issue additional shares so as to dilute the stock ownership or voting rights of persons seeking to obtain control without our agreement. Similarly, the issuance of additional shares to certain persons allied with our management could have the effect of making it more difficult to remove our current management by diluting the stock ownership or voting rights of persons seeking to cause such removal. The Authorized Common Stock Increase therefore may have the effect of discouraging unsolicited takeover attempts. By potentially discouraging initiation of any such unsolicited takeover attempts, the Authorized Common Stock Increase may limit the opportunity for our stockholders to dispose of their shares at the higher price generally available in takeover attempts or that may be available under a merger proposal.

 

We have not proposed the Authorized Common Stock Increase with the intention of using the additional authorized shares for anti-takeover purposes, but we would be able to use the additional shares to oppose a hostile takeover attempt or delay or prevent changes in control or management of SG Blocks. For example, without further stockholder approval, the Board of Directors could authorize the sale of shares of common stock in a private transaction to purchasers who would oppose a takeover or favor our current Board of Directors. Although the Authorized Common Stock Increase has been prompted by business and financial considerations and not by the threat of any known or threatened hostile takeover attempt, stockholders should be aware that the effect of the Authorized Common Stock Increase could facilitate future attempts by us to oppose changes in control of our Company and perpetuate our management, including transactions in which the stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares over then current market prices. We cannot provide assurances that any such transactions will be consummated on favorable terms or at all, that they will enhance stockholder value, or that they will not adversely affect our business or the trading price of the common stock.

 

Vote Required to Approve Amendment of our Restated Certificate of Incorporation

 

Approval of the amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation included as set forth in the certificate of amendment attached as Appendix B requires an affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of common stock outstanding as of the record date. Abstentions and broker non-votes (to the extent a broker does not exercise its authority to vote, although we do not expect any broker non-votes since this is a routine matter for which brokers have discretion to vote if beneficial owners do not provide voting instructions) will have the same effect as “AGAINST” votes. Approval by our stockholders of the Reverse Stock Split is not conditioned upon approval by our stockholders of the Authorized Common Stock Increase; conversely, approval by our stockholder of the Authorized Common Stock Increase is not conditioned upon approval by our stockholders of the Reverse Stock Split; however, if the stockholders should approve the Reverse Stock Split and the Board of Directors should implement the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares of common stock authorized but unissued after implementing the Reverse Stock Split may impact the decision as to whether or not to effect the Authorized Common Stock Increase since effecting the Reverse Stock Split will provide for additional shares of unissued authorized common stock.

 

Recommendation

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF THE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK INCREASE.

 

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PROPOSAL 3

 

ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES IN FAVOR OF PROPOSAL 1 OR PROPOSAL 2

 

Adjournment to Solicit Additional Proxies

 

If we fail to receive a sufficient number of votes to approve any of Proposal 1 (an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect the Reverse Stock Split), and/or Proposal 2 (an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect the Authorized Common Stock Increase) we may propose to adjourn the 2020 Special Meeting, if the Board of Directors determines it to be necessary or appropriate for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies to approve Proposal 1 and/or Proposal 2. We currently do not intend to propose adjournment of the 2020 Special Meeting, if there are sufficient votes in favor of each of Proposal 1 and Proposal 2. If our stockholders approve this proposal, we could adjourn the 2020 Special Meeting and any adjourned session of the 2020 Special Meeting and use the additional time to solicit additional proxies, including the solicitation of proxies from our stockholders that have previously voted. Among other things, approval of this proposal could mean that, even if we had received proxies representing a sufficient number of votes to defeat Proposal 1 and Proposal 2, we could adjourn the 2020 Special Meeting without a vote on such proposal and seek to convince our stockholders to change their votes in favor of such proposal.

 

If it is necessary or appropriate (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors) to adjourn the 2020 Special Meeting, no notice of the adjourned meeting is required to be given to our stockholders under Delaware law, other than an announcement at the 2020 Special Meeting of the time and place to which the 2020 Special Meeting is adjourned, so long as the meeting is adjourned for 30 days or less and no new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting. At the adjourned meeting, we may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting.

 

Required Vote

 

Approval of the Adjournment requires an affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the 2020 Special Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes are not votes cast and therefore will not affect the outcome of this proposal.

 

Recommendation

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” PROPOSAL 3 THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2020 SPECIAL MEETING, IF THE BOARD DETERMINES IT TO BE NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES IN FAVOR OF PROPOSAL 1 AND/OR PROPOSAL 2.

 

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OTHER MATTERS

 

The Board of Directors knows of no other business that will be presented to the 2020 Special Meeting. If any other business is properly brought before the Special Meeting, proxies will be voted in accordance with the judgment of the persons named therein.

 

OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPANY

 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

 

The following table sets forth information, as of November 18, 2019, or as otherwise set forth below, with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock (i) all persons know to us to be the beneficial owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of our common stock, (ii) each of our directors and our maned executive officers, and (iii) all of our current directors and our executive officer as a group. As of November 18, 2019, we had 6,007,791 shares of common stock outstanding.

 

Principal Stockholders Table

 

Unless otherwise indicated the mailing address of each of the stockholders below is c/o SG Blocks, Inc., 195 Montague Street, 14th Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11201. Except as otherwise indicated, and subject to applicable community property laws, except to the extent authority is shared by both spouses under applicable law, the Company believes the persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock held by them.

 

The following table sets forth the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned as of the Record Date by: (i) each person known by the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock; (ii) each director of the Company; (iii) each executive officer of the Company; and (iv) all directors and executive officers of the Company as a group. The information is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. Except as indicated below, the stockholders listed possess sole voting and investment power with respect to their shares.

 

Name of Beneficial Owner(1)   Number of
Shares Beneficially Owned(2)
    Percent
Beneficially
Owned(3)
 
              
Directors and Named Executive Officers                
Paul M. Galvin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer(4)     599,407       9.1 %
Yaniv Blumenfeld, Director(5)     31,109       *  
Christopher Melton, Director(6)     27,804       *  
James C. Potts, Director(7)     5,428       *  
Mahesh S. Shetty, Director (Former President and Chief Financial Officer)(8)     410,353       6.4 %
Stevan Armstrong, Chief Technology Officer(9)     109,446       1.8 %
All current directors and officers as a group (7 persons)     1,206,462       17.0 %

  

 

*Less than 1% ownership interest

  (1) Except as otherwise noted, the address of each of the persons listed is: 195 Montague Street, 14th Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11201.
  (2) Unless otherwise indicated, includes shares owned by a spouse, minor children and relatives sharing the same home, as well as entities owned or controlled by the named person. Also includes options to acquire shares of Common Stock exercisable and RSUs vesting within 60 days of the Record Date.
  (3) The number of shares and the percent beneficially owned by each entity or individual are based upon 6,007,791 shares of Common Stock outstanding and assume the exercise of all exercisable options and vesting of all outstanding time-based restricted stock units (including those that would be exercisable or vested within 60 days of the Record Date). The percent beneficially owned is a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by each entity or individual (including any exercisable options, as described herein) and the denominator of which is the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock plus the number of shares of Common Stock which would be issued upon (i) exercise by the subject entity or individual of such entity or individual’s own options and warrants and (ii) vesting of outstanding time-based restricted stock units. This method of computing the percent beneficially owned results in the aggregate ownership percentages of all owners exceeding 100%.

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  (4) Includes 37,700 shares of Common Stock held directly by Mr. Galvin and 10,144 shares held by TAG Partners, LLC (“TAG”), an investment partnership formed for the purpose of investing in the Company. Mr. Galvin is a managing member of and has a controlling interest in TAG and may be deemed to beneficially own the share of Common Stock held by TAG, over which he has shared voting and dispositive power. Mr. Galvin disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock held by TAG except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Also includes 476,000 options to purchase our common shares presently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date and 75,563 RSUs that will vest within 60 days of the Record Date. Does not include 47,222 unvested RSUs that will not vest within 60 days of the Record Date.
  (5) Includes 20,432 shares of Common Stock directly held by Mr. Blumenfeld. Includes 5,591 RSUs held by Mr. Blumenfeld and 5,086 RSUs that will vest within 60 days of the Record Date.  Does not include 36,756 unvested RSUs that will not vest within 60 days of the Record Date. 
  (6) Includes 4,000 shares of Common Stock held in Mr. Melton’s retirement account, which Mr. Melton indirectly owns, and 1,546 shares of Common Stock directly held by Mr. Melton. Includes 16,667 options held by Mr. Melton to purchase our Common Stock presently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date and 5,591 RSUs held by Mr. Melton. Does not include 36,756 unvested RSUs that will not vest within 60 days of the Record Date. 
  (7) Includes 5,428 RSUs held by Mr. Potts. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. Does not include 36,756 unvested RSUs that will not vest within 60 days of the Record Date. 
  (8) Includes 25,000 shares of Common Stock directly held by Mr. Shetty and 318,000 options to purchase our Common Stock presently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date and 67,353 RSUs that will vest within 60 days of the Record Date. Does not include 47,222 unvested RSUs that will not vest within 60 days of the Record Date. Mr.  Shetty separated as an officer from our company on August 20, 2019 but remain a director.
  (9) Includes 12,125 shares of Common Stock held by SMA Development Group, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong and SMA Development Group, LLC, share voting and dispositive power over such shares. Mr. Armstrong disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and this shall not be deemed to be an admission that Mr. Armstrong is the beneficial owner of such shares. The business address for SMA Development Group, LLC, is 912 Bluff Road, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027. Also includes 93,000 options to purchase our Common Stock presently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date and 4,321 RSUs that will vest within 60 days of the Record Date. Does not include 11,111 unvested RSUs that will not vest within 60 days of the Record Date.

 

NO DISSENTERS’ RIGHTS

 

The corporate actions described in this proxy statement will not afford stockholders the opportunity to dissent from the actions described herein or to receive an agreed or judicially appraised value for their shares.

 

OTHER MATTERS

 

As of the date of this proxy statement, the Board of Directors of SG Blocks knows of no other matters to be presented for stockholder action at the 2020 Special Meeting. However, other matters may properly come before the 2020 Special Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. If any other matter is properly brought before the 2020 Special Meeting for action by the stockholders, proxies in the enclosed form returned to SG Blocks will be voted in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Directors.

 

NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF STOCKHOLDER DOCUMENTS
(“HOUSEHOLDING” INFORMATION)

 

The SEC has adopted rules that permit companies and intermediaries (e.g., brokers) to satisfy the delivery requirements for proxy statements and annual reports by delivering a single copy of these materials to an address shared by two or more SG Blocks stockholders. This process, which is commonly referred to as “householding,” potentially means extra convenience for stockholders and cost savings for companies and intermediaries. A number of brokers and other intermediaries with account holders who are our stockholders may be householding our stockholder materials, including this proxy statement. In that event, a single proxy statement, as the case may be, will be delivered to multiple stockholders sharing an address unless contrary instructions have been received from the affected stockholders. Once you have received notice from your broker or other intermediary that it will be householding communications to your address, householding will continue until you are notified otherwise or until you revoke your consent, which is deemed to be given unless you inform the broker or other intermediary otherwise when you receive or received the original notice of householding. If, at any time, you no longer wish to participate in householding and would prefer to receive a separate proxy statement, please notify your broker or other intermediary to discontinue householding and direct your written request to receive a separate proxy statement to us at: SG Blocks, Inc., Attention: Corporate Secretary, 195 Montague Street, 14th Floor, Brooklyn, New York, 11201 or by calling us at (646) 240-4235. Stockholders who currently receive multiple copies of the proxy statement at their address and would like to request householding of their communications should contact their broker or other intermediary.

 

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STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR THE 2020 ANNUAL MEETING

 

Inclusion of Proposals in our Proxy Statement Pursuant to SEC Rules

 

Pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, stockholders may present proper proposals for inclusion in our proxy statement for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. To be eligible for inclusion in our 2020 proxy statement, any such proposals must be delivered in writing to our Corporate Secretary at our principal executive offices no later than December 28, 2019 and must meet the requirements of Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act. The submission of a stockholder proposal does not guarantee that it will be included in our proxy statement.

 

Stockholder Submission of Nominations

 

In addition, our bylaws have an advance notice procedure with regard to nominations for the election of directors to be held at an annual meeting of stockholders by any stockholder. In general, the Company will consider nominations for directors submitted by any stockholder only if such stockholder has given timely notice in proper written form of such nomination or nominations, setting forth certain specified information. To be timely, notice must be received by the Chairman of the Board no later than 60 days prior to the anniversary date of the immediately preceding annual meeting. For the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, notice must be received no later than April 6, 2020. Notices of intent to nominate candidates for election as directors or other stockholder communications should be submitted to: SG Blocks, Inc., 195 Montague Street, 14th Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11201, Attention: Corporate Secretary. Any proxy granted with respect to the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will confer on the proxy holders discretionary authority to vote with respect to a stockholder proposal or director nomination if notice of such proposal or nomination is not received by our Corporate Secretary within the timeframe provided above.

 

Other Stockholder Proposals

 

For other stockholder proposals to be properly presented at our 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, but not submitted for inclusion in our proxy statement, under SEC rules, if the Company does not receive notice of such proposal at least 45 days prior to the first anniversary of the date of mailing of the prior year’s proxy statement, the Company’s proxy holders may use their discretionary voting authority when the proposal is raised at the meeting. The deadline for these proposals is March 12, 2020.

 

Stockholder Communications

 

Stockholders may communicate with our Board or any individual director by sending correspondence addressed to the intended recipient at the following address: SG Blocks, Inc., 195 Montague Street, 14th Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11201. Your communications should indicate whether you are a stockholder of the Company. Depending on the subject matter, we will either forward the communication to the director or directors to whom it is addressed or attempt to handle the inquiry directly. If the communication is unduly hostile, threatening, illegal, does not reasonably relate to the Company or its business or is similarly inappropriate, we will not forward the communication.

 

  By order of the Board of Directors,
   
  /s/ Paul M. Galvin
  Paul M. Galvin
 

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and

Chief Operating Officer

Brooklyn, New York

 

December 2, 2019

 

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APPENDIX A

 

FORM OF

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
TO THE
AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
SG BLOCKS, INC.

(a Delaware Corporation)

 

SG Blocks, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify:

 

1. The Board of Directors of the Corporation has duly adopted a resolution pursuant to Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware setting forth a proposed amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, as amended (the “Restated Certificate”), and declaring said amendment to be advisable. The requisite stockholders of the Corporation have duly approved said proposed amendment in accordance with Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. The amendment amends the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation as follows:

 

Article Fourth is hereby amended to add the following paragraph immediately after the first paragraph of Article Fourth:

 

“Effective at 11:01 p.m. Eastern time, on the date of the filing of this Certificate of Amendment to the Restated Certificate with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the “Effective Time”), the shares of the Corporation’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time and the shares of Common Stock issued and held in the treasury of the Corporation immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be reclassified as and combined into a smaller number of shares such that each 2 to 50 shares, with the exact number of shares to be determined by the Board of Directors and publicly announced by the Corporation prior to the Effective Time, of issued and outstanding Common Stock immediately prior to the Effective Time are combined into one validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable share of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share. Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, no fractional shares shall be issued and, in lieu thereof, any person who would otherwise be entitled to a fractional share of Common Stock as a result of the reclassification and combination following the Effective Time (after taking into account all fractional shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable to such holder) shall be entitled to receive a cash payment equal to the number of shares of the common stock held by such stockholder before the Reverse Stock Split that would otherwise have been exchanged for such fractional share interest multiplied by the average closing sales price of the Common Stock as reported on the Nasdaq for the ten days preceding the Effective Time.

 

Each stock certificate that, immediately prior to the Effective Time, represented shares of Common Stock that were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall, from and after the Effective Time, automatically and without the necessity of presenting the same for exchange, represent that number of whole shares of Common Stock after the Effective Time into which the shares of Common Stock formerly represented by such certificate shall have been reclassified and combined (as well as the right to receive cash in lieu of fractional shares of Common Stock after the Effective Time), provided however, that each person of record holding a certificate that represented shares of Common Stock that were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall receive, upon surrender of such certificate, a new certificate evidencing and representing the number of whole shares of Common stock after the Effective Time into which the shares of Common Stock formerly represented by such certificate shall have been combined.”

 

2. This Certificate of Amendment shall be effective as of ____ at ____ Eastern Time.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate of Amendment to the Corporation’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to be signed by Paul M. Galvin, its Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, this [   ] day of [   ], 202[   ].

 

  SG BLOCKS, INC.
     
  By:  
    Paul M. Galvin
    Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer

 

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APPENDIX B

 

FORM OF

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
TO THE
AMENDED AND RESTATED

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
SG BLOCKS, INC.

(a Delaware Corporation)

 

SG Blocks, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify:

 

1. The Board of Directors of the Corporation has duly adopted a resolution pursuant to Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware setting forth a proposed amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of the Corporation and declaring said amendment to be advisable. The requisite stockholders of the Corporation have duly approved said proposed amendment in accordance with Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. The amendment amends the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of the Corporation as follows:

 

Article Fourth is hereby amended by deleting paragraph (a) of Article Fourth and replacing such paragraph with the following paragraph:

 

“(a) The total number of shares of all classes of capital stock which the Corporation is authorized to issue is 55,405,010 shares, consisting of 50,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock), and 5,405,010 shares of preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share (the “Preferred Stock”).

 

2. This Certificate of Amendment shall be effective as of ____ at ____ Eastern Time.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate of Amendment to the Corporation’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to be signed by Paul M. Galvin, its Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, this [   ] day of [   ], 2020.

 

  SG BLOCKS, INC.
     
  By:  
    Paul M. Galvin
    Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer

 

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