BRN Discussion Ongoing

[rgupta]

Good evening,

Once again the company is attempting to listen, Sean interviewed 3 times now in short succession, please stop all the moaning.

Brainchip Studio and Accelerator are so in the past, and from my understanding, despite all the chatter at the time, never performed
anywhere near as was expected, I'd have to go digging through my 1000's and 1000's of emails to spit out the facts.

Tony has opened up a new quarterly chatline with Sean, addressing common questions posed by the shareholders, it's another
positive step in the communication process, try to respect it for what it is, it's not a podium to make or reveal major announcements from.

I personally can't see the need for any future Capital Raising in the near future, why, because I'm like the rest of you, I'm expecting to see
revenue, lumpy or not, start to turn up between now and January 2025, unless something comes out of left field, it's all hands on deck and steady as she goes.

All of the above is my opinion, and only my opinion thanks.

Goodnight.

I am just wondering how much brn drawn from LDA upto date.
On top we had sold more than 10 million through LDA last year when sp was going north.
Thirdly through the last update company informed that LDA agrees to lend us upto 65 million on the same old deal.
So anyone have any idea how much is draw down from LDA till date and if there is difference in draw down limit why the same was not updated through ASX.
Dyor

 

[wilzy123]

These director bonus shares are not a given part of their healthy salary package by the fact they require Shareholder Approval.
Personally I find it offensive under current circumstances that bonuses be proposed at all.
With regards to past Chairman Manny Hernandez letting his options laps, and a generous BoD propose 8,000,000 share gift which requires Shareholder Approval because they ARE dilutive .5% of M/Cap that I also find offencive under shareholders circumstances on a bus in the dark stuck in reverse gear.

 

[Schnitzel lover]

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It’s not hard at all if you read the Annual reports.. 12.5c is Mannys exercise price..

Actually, that’s maybe NQR..

If you goto pgs 56 & 57 of the 2022 Annual report it highlights the exercise prices are generally between 12.5-18c

 

[Deleted member 118]

I am just wondering how much brn drawn from LDA upto date.

I think it was mentioned in the annual general meeting notice recently, but I could be wrong.

 

[DingoBorat]

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It’s not hard at all if you read the Annual reports.. 12.5c is Mannys exercise price..

Thanks for answering one of my questions Schnitzel Lover

 

[Dr E Brown]

I just relistened to that part several times and it's not really clear to me ..

"would have benefited the Company, by avoiding a large options exercise (I thought that usually benefits the Company?) and sale of shares, required to meet tax obligations, associated with that exercise"

So was the benefit to the Company, from Mr Hernandez not needing to sell converted options, to cover his tax obligations, at a time when this sale, would have put pressure on the share price, when the Company needed to raise funds?

Won't Mr Hernandez, need to do the same now (if that was the issue) at a time when the share price is already depressed?

Only thing different, is that the Company does not now need to raise funds.

If the pressure on the share price at the time was the issue, then the benefit to the Company at that time, might be hard to quantify and could be worth any extra benefit to Mr Hernandez now.

Sean basically read verbatim the BRN notice on this subject from 2022

 

[Xhosa12345]

carn the fukn pies u beauty what a comeback!

As for brn.... the gif above
But we will get there... my timelines are blown out from what i was expecting and hoping

 

[TECH]

Manny Hernandez served as Chairperson as did the previous Chair, including Lou (Chief 3 Hats) each brought their own style and
networks of friends, business associates to the table.

A lot of water has since gone under the bridge, the company addressed a lot of the issues with regards the issuing of shares, salaries,
staff layoffs, rewarding performance that had met the strict standards set by the Board, as soon as Lou departed, Peter stood up as
our original founder and took charge, he did a great job, with the help of highly intelligent, business minded staff he had also helped
to hire. Some of the criticisms I have heard are based on fluff, his work on Akida 2.0 was never put on hold or jeopardized because of the responsibilities he took on as acting CEO, he stood up which was a real sign of strength, worked very long hours because of a combination
of self-discipline and in knowing the job had to be done. I have always backed his determination to "never give up".

We have now the strongest team ever assembled to be working on revolutionary, ground-breaking technology, from my understanding
it's a very tight knit global work force, one that we as shareholders should be proud to be associated with.

Tall Poppy syndrome, a company that dares to be different, or how could a neuroscientist in little old Australia be that innovative, have
such a vision, be so creative, surely Australia doesn't house any geniuses, well we do, just watch this space.

We as a company, that's us and the entire staff, run a tight, no nonsense company, we've tightened our belts a number of years ago,
hired the best staff available and are making forward steps, even into the current headwind/s.

4 weeks till the AGM 7 weeks to the next Quarterly Investors Podcast, plus other exciting presentations along the way, try to just take a
step back, breathe and smell the roses for a change.


Have a good rest of the week, cheers.....Tech

 

[Getupthere]

Remuneration
Sean Hehir currently receives USD450,000 per annum for his position as Chief Executive Officer. The amount stated is per annum comprising salary plus superannuation contributions, short term incentive payments (cash) and medical benefits. Mr Hehir is eligible to receive a Short-Term Incentive (“STI”) of up to 100% of the aforementioned salary annually. The Restricted Stock Units proposed to be issued to Mr Hehir under Resolution 7(a), if passed, are in addition to this sum and have an estimated fair value of A$985,054 (being A$328,351 per annum).

 

[Getupthere]

As announced to ASX on 13 October 2022, the Company has entered into an agreement to issue 8,000,000 Restricted Stock Units to Mr Emmanuel Hernandez, a previous Non- Executive Director and Chair of the Company, following his resignation and the lapse of options previously granted to him by the Company on 7 July 2017, subject to receipt of the approval of Shareholders at this Annual General Meeting. The Restricted Stock Units are to be issued in accordance with the terms of the Equity Incentive Plan the general terms of which are contained at Appendix A, with the additional specific terms outlined below.
The Options granted to Mr Hernandez lapsed on 1 March 2022, following his resignation from the Company.
Mr Hernandez expressed interest in reaching an agreement with the Company to avoid exercising his Options at the same time and instead to continue holding the Options beyond his resignation date up to expiration. The Company agreed to work with Mr Hernandez to find an alternative to exercising the Options as this was considered to be in the best interest of the Company and Shareholders. In so doing, the parties entered into discussions relating to deferring the exercise of the Options. However, at the time of his resignation, it was determined that the Company could not modify the terms of the Options without shareholder approval or a waiver from ASX in relation to Listing Rule approval requirements for any such modification. During the time required to investigate the proper method of modifying the Options and negotiating the terms with Mr Hernandez, the Options ultimately lapsed. As this occurred whilst Mr Hernandez was engaging with the Company on the process for exercise, the Company considers it appropriate to award Mr Hernandez with the new RSUs.

 

[HopalongPetrovski]

Sean basically read verbatim the BRN notice on this subject from 2022

Quite likely that is what had been vetted by legal and the board and he is being careful.
I don't blame him.
Who needs a shitestorm a month out from the AGM?
Undoubtedly the board has taken advise on this matter and decided on what they consider to be the best course of action.
Regardless of the opinions of all the amateur Perry Mason's here, they are just trying to get on with their job of making us all filthy rich, rather than getting sidelined by some irrelevant waste of their time and Company resources.

 

[Space Cadet]

Was only really looking at wages, but it’s very common wages to share ratio 25% to 75% shares, but these are with companies that have solid income, where at this stage we don’t, hence why I don’t agree currently with share issues to employees until we see some solid headwind in $$$. Maybe reward these employees with shares and a big bonus after x amount of years staying within the compan, because if they believe in the company and the tech, then this shouldn’t be an issue.

Sorry didn't get back to you sooner. Been at local club where doubles for RSL and volunteer every year helping out. Good thing is you get ro have a few and work as well.

Anyway little pickled but ok with what you say but none of us are privy to negotiations and where company heading. We get pissed but we either back company or we don't. Getting near pointy end now but imo if we don't have some serious shit happening this time next year then Housten we have a problem. Once we get the first couple bringing in revenue it will only get better from there.

SC

 

[Schnitzel lover]

Quite likely that is what had been vetted by legal and the board and he is being careful.
I don't blame him.
Who needs a shitestorm a month out from the AGM?
Undoubtedly the board has taken advise on this matter and decided on what they consider to be the best course of action.
Regardless of the opinions of all the amateur Perry Mason's here, they are just trying to get on with their job of making us all filthy rich, rather than getting sidelined by some irrelevant waste of their time and Company resources.

I say good luck to him if he can spend 5 & 1/2years as a director and not spend a cent to buy a single share in the company, nor exercise any options, yet be awarded 8million shares as a retired director.. Well played Manny

 

[GingerRogers]

Sean basically read verbatim the BRN notice on this subject from 2022

It was so obvious that he was reading that part rather than actually talking freely to the question.

 

[DingoBorat]

I just relistened to that part several times and it's not really clear to me ..

"would have benefited the Company, by avoiding a large options exercise (I thought that usually benefits the Company?) and sale of shares, required to meet tax obligations, associated with that exercise"

So was the benefit to the Company, from Mr Hernandez not needing to sell converted options, to cover his tax obligations, at a time when this sale, would have put pressure on the share price, when the Company needed to raise funds?

Won't Mr Hernandez, need to do the same now (if that was the issue) at a time when the share price is already depressed?

Only thing different, is that the Company does not now need to raise funds.

If the pressure on the share price at the time was the issue, then the benefit to the Company at that time, might be hard to quantify and could be worth any extra benefit to Mr Hernandez now.

So from the AGM explanatory notes..

"The Company agreed to work with Mr Hernandez to find an alternative to exercising the Options as this was considered to be in the best interest of the Company and Shareholders"

How was the Company, not receiving a cool million dollars (12.5 cent exercise price) in its or our best interests?

Because of the shares MH would have to sell to cover his tax, resulting in pressure on the share price?

Now we don't get the million and the RSUs become full shares, within a month of granting, with the same tax obligations to MH, but now with a pressured share price?

What am I missing here? ..

 

[schuey]

Give you a little advise, in case she does find out i’m clearing out the garage to make room for my bed till end of 2024 hopefully till our great company brings in the bacon, the real revenue.🥹

Im with ya, she's shut up shop and put the lollies away

 

[DingoBorat]

So from the AGM explanatory notes..

"The Company agreed to work with Mr Hernandez to find an alternative to exercising the Options as this was considered to be in the best interest of the Company and Shareholders"

How was the Company, not receiving a cool million dollars (12.5 cent exercise price) in its or our best interests?

Because of the shares MH would have to sell to cover his tax, resulting in pressure on the share price?

Now we don't get the million and the RSUs become full shares, within a month of granting, with the same tax obligations to MH, but now with a pressured share price?

What am I missing here? ..

Could it be that MH simply didn't have a million dollars to exercise the options at the time?

My understanding is that, leaving before the expiry date, he would have had to exercise them straight away.

Did the conversation go something like..
"Cmon guys, I don't have a mil' on me right now, can we keep the expiry date?"..

Kind of convenient, that now he doesn't even have to come up with that at all..

I seem to remember, there were some particular circumstances, surrounding his departure.
Does anyone remember these?

Maybe @Schnitzel lover remembers reading the particular announcement?

I'm happy to be pulled up on anything I'm saying, in trying to work out the circumstances here..

 

[Stable Genius]

Mercedes-Benz AG on LinkedIn: #mercedesbenz #eclass | 238 comments

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Exciting Times!

 

[The Pope]

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Mercedes-Benz AG on LinkedIn: #mercedesbenz #eclass | 238 comments

Digital World Premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class evolves with you. The business icon is leading the way for a new digital… | 238 comments on LinkedIn

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Exciting Times!

Scrolled through the like, love reactions via LinkedIn and I didn’t notice any BRN staff like RT etc adding a reaction.
Doesn’t mean it is a No linked to BRN as per your highlighted section with MBUX. Fingers crossed it’s positive

 

[Stable Genius]

Not sure how we fit; if at all here. You would hope given MB connection we will be the brains of Luminars LiDAR but no guarantee at this time. Interesting time to be engaging China market also.

US Lidar Firm Will Pursue China AV Market​

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