Filing Analysis
Wilhelmina International, Inc. has announced the voluntary termination of its Nasdaq listing and deregistration of its common stock. The company expects its last day of trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market to be on or about December 31, 2024.
🚩 Red Flags
- Delisting from a major exchange (Nasdaq Capital Market).
- Loss of liquidity as trading may move to OTC markets with no guarantee of continued market making.
- Deregistration under Section 12(b) reduces reporting requirements and investor visibility.
📋 Key Facts
- The Board of Directors determined on December 20, 2024, to terminate the listing of common stock with Nasdaq.
- A Form 25 has been filed to notify the removal of listing and deregistration under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.
- Delisting is expected to take effect no earlier than ten days after December 20, 2024.
- The last trading day on Nasdaq is anticipated to be on or about Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
- Post-delisting, shares will only be available through privately negotiated sales or potentially in the over-the-counter (OTC) market.
Wilhelmina International, Inc. held its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 10, 2024. The meeting resulted in the election of four directors and the ratification of Bodwell Vasek Wells DeSimone LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
📋 Key Facts
- Annual Meeting held on June 10, 2024.
- Four directors elected: Mark E. Schwarz, Mark E. Pape, Aimee J. Nelson, and James A. Dvorak.
- Bodwell Vasek Wells DeSimone LLP ratified as independent certified public accountants for FY ending Dec 31, 2024.
- Quorum was met with 3,428,500 shares present out of 5,157,344 outstanding shares.
Wilhelmina International, Inc. filed an 8-K to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
📋 Key Facts
- Report date: May 15, 2024
- Reporting period: First Quarter ended March 31, 2024
- The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing results of operations and financial condition.
Wilhelmina International, Inc. announced a change in its finance leadership on April 15, 2024. The company appointed Gaurav Pahwa as Chief Financial Officer and also named him Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, replacing the outgoing CFO, Jim McCarthy.
🚩 Red Flags
- Sudden departure of the Chief Financial Officer (Jim McCarthy) effective immediately upon the appointment of a successor.
📋 Key Facts
- Gaurav Pahwa appointed as CFO, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer effective April 15, 2024.
- Jim McCarthy resigned from his position as CFO effective April 15, 2024.
- New CFO's annual base salary is $300,000 with a target discretionary bonus of 30% ($90,000).
- Mr. Pahwa previously served as CFO and COO for New York Models and LA Models.
Wilhelmina International, Inc. filed an 8-K to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
📋 Key Facts
- Report date: March 26, 2024
- Reporting period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023
- The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing financial results.
- Information is furnished under Item 2.02 and not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 liability.
Wilhelmina International, Inc. announced the resignation of Maya Burkenroad from its Board of Directors, effective March 23, 2024.
📋 Key Facts
- Maya Burkenroad resigned from the Board of Directors on March 23, 2024.
- The resignation was effective immediately as of the date of notice.
Alexander F. Mehr resigned from the Board of Directors of Wilhelmina International, Inc., effective March 14, 2024.
📋 Key Facts
- Resignation date: March 14, 2024
- Individual: Alexander F. Mehr
- Position: Member of the Board of Directors