Post-Qualification Amendment No. 40
File No. 024-11057
This is a post-qualification amendment to an offering statement on Form 1-A filed by RSE Archive, LLC (the “Offering Statement”). The Offering Statement was originally filed by RSE Archive, LLC on August 13, 2019 and has been amended by RSE Archive, LLC on multiple occasions since that date. The Offering Statement, as amended by pre-qualification amendments, was initially qualified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 11, 2019. This Post-Qualification Amendment No. 40 seeks to qualify two additional series of interests of the issuer: Series #BAYC4612 and Series #84JORDAN2.
Different series of RSE Archive, LLC have already been offered by RSE Archive, LLC under the Offering Statement, as amended and qualified. Each such series of RSE Archive, LLC will continue to be offered and sold by RSE Archive, LLC following the filing of this post-qualification amendment subject to the offering conditions contained in the Offering Statement, as qualified.
The purpose of this post-qualification amendment is to add to the Offering Statement, as amended and qualified, the offering of additional series of RSE Archive, LLC and to amend, update and/or replace certain information contained in the Offering Circular. The series already offered under the Offering Statement and the additional series being added to the Offering Statement by means of this post-qualification amendment are outlined in the “Master Series Table” contained in Appendix A to the Offering Circular in this post-qualification amendment.
This Post-Qualification Offering Circular Amendment No. 40 amends the Offering Circular of RSE Archive, LLC originally qualified on October 11, 2019 and most recently amended by Post-Qualification Offering Circular Amendment No. 39 dated November 18, 2021, and as may be amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Offering Circular”), to add additional securities to be offered pursuant to the Offering Circular and update certain other information in the Offering Circular. Unless otherwise defined below, capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Offering Circular. An offering statement pursuant to Regulation A relating to these securities has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”). Information contained in this Preliminary Offering Circular is subject to completion or amendment. To the extent not already qualified under Regulation A, these securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted before the offering statement filed with the Commission is qualified. We may elect to satisfy our obligation to deliver a Final Offering Circular by sending you a notice within two business days after the completion of our sale to you that contains the URL where the Final Offering Circular or the offering statement in which such Final Offering Circular was filed may be obtained.
POST-QUALIFICATION OFFERING CIRCULAR AMENDMENT NO. 40
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION; DATED DECEMBER 1, 2021
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250 LAFAYETTE STREET, 2ND FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10012
(347-952-8058) Telephone Number
www.rallyrd.com
Best Efforts Offering of Series Membership Interests
This Post-Qualification Amendment relates to the offer and sale of series of interests, as described below, to be issued by RSE Archive, LLC (the “Company,” “RSE Archive,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Green highlighting in the table below identifies new series submitted to the Commission for qualification.
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Series #BLASTOISE | Per Unit | $5.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $200,000 |
| $200,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $250,000 |
| $250,000 |
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Series Membership Interests Overview Active Offerings (Previously Qualified) | |||||
| Price to Public | Underwriting Discounts and Commissions (1)(2)(3) | Proceeds to Issuer | Proceeds to Other Persons | |
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Series #GIANNIS2 | Per Unit | $10.00 |
| $10.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $332,000 |
| $332,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $415,000 |
| $415,000 |
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Series #IOMMI | Per Unit | $10.00 |
| $10.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $52,000 |
| $52,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $65,000 |
| $65,000 |
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Series #MEGALODON | Per Unit | $20.00 |
| $20.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $480,000 |
| $480,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $600,000 |
| $600,000 |
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Series #APPLELISA | Per Unit | $11.00 |
| $11.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $88,000 |
| $88,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $110,000 |
| $110,000 |
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Series #BAYC9159 | Per Unit | $5.00 |
| $5.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $156,000 |
| $156,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $195,000 |
| $195,000 |
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Series #SURFER4 | Per Unit | $8.00 |
| $8.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $64,000 |
| $64,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $80,000 |
| $80,000 |
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Series #OHTANI1 | Per Unit | $9.00 |
| $9.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $72,000 |
| $72,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $90,000 |
| $90,000 |
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Series #OHTANI2 | Per Unit | $8.00 |
| $8.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $58,400 |
| $58,400 |
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| Total Maximum | $73,000 |
| $73,000 |
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Series #WILT100 | Per Unit | $10.00 |
| $10.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $92,000 |
| $92,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $115,000 |
| $115,000 |
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Series #PENGUIN | Per Unit | $6.00 |
| $6.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $48,000 |
| $48,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $60,000 |
| $60,000 |
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Series #KARUIZAWA | Per Unit | $5.00 |
| $5.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $52,000 |
| $52,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $65,000 |
| $65,000 |
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Series #03SERENA | Per Unit | $10.00 |
| $10.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $68,000 |
| $68,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $85,000 |
| $85,000 |
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Series #KOMBAT | Per Unit | $9.00 |
| $9.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $72,000 |
| $72,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $90,000 |
| $90,000 |
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Series #98MANNING | Per Unit | $11.00 |
| $11.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $17,600 |
| $17,600 |
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| Total Maximum | $22,000 |
| $22,000 |
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Series #GIJOE | Per Unit | $9.00 |
| $9.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $36,000 |
| $36,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $45,000 |
| $45,000 |
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Series #BEATLES1 | Per Unit | $4.00 |
| $4.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $19,200 |
| $19,200 |
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| Total Maximum | $24,000 |
| $24,000 |
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Series #PACQUIAO | Per Unit | $8.50 |
| $8.50 |
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| Total Minimum | $13,600 |
| $13,600 |
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| Total Maximum | $17,000 |
| $17,000 |
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Series #83JOBS | Per Unit | $7.50 |
| $7.50 |
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| Total Minimum | $60,000 |
| $60,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $75,000 |
| $75,000 |
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Series #BATMAN181 | Per Unit | $10.00 |
| $10.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $40,000 |
| $40,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $50,000 |
| $50,000 |
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Series #HOBBIT | Per Unit | $8.00 |
| $8.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $64,000 |
| $64,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $80,000 |
| $80,000 |
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Series #PUNK5883 | Per Unit | $15.00 |
| $15.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $480,000 |
| $480,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $600,000 |
| $600,000 |
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Series #SMB2 | Per Unit | $15.00 |
| $15.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $240,000 |
| $240,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $300,000 |
| $300,000 |
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Series #FANTASY7 | Per Unit | $4.00 |
| $4.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $32,000 |
| $32,000 |
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| Total Maximum | $40,000 |
| $40,000 |
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Series #SQUIG5847 | Per Unit | $11.00 |
| $11.00 |
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| Total Minimum | $52,800 |
| $52,800 |
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| Total Maximum | $66,000 |
| $66,000 |
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(1) Dalmore Group, LLC (when acting in connection with initial offerings of interests, the “BOR”) acts as a broker of record and is entitled to a Brokerage Fee, as described in “Offering Summary” – “Use of Proceeds.” The BOR’s role and compensation are described in greater detail under “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure – Broker” and “– Fees and Expenses.” With respect to trading on the PPEX ATS (as defined below), Dalmore Group, LLC (when acting in connection with secondary market transactions of interests, the “Executing Broker”) acts also as executing broker to facilitate secondary transactions on behalf of investors (as described in “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform”).
(2) DriveWealth, LLC (the “Custodian”) acts as custodian of interests and holds brokerage accounts for interest holders in connection with the Company’s offerings and will be entitled to a Custody Fee (as described in “Offering Summary” – “Use of Proceeds”). The Custodian’s role and compensation are described in greater detail under “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure – Custodian” and “– Fees and Expenses.” For all offerings of the Company which closed or launched prior to the agreement with the Custodian, signed on January 7, 2020, interests are transferred into the Custodian brokerage accounts upon consent of the individual investors who purchased such interests or transferred money into escrow in anticipation of purchasing such interests at the close of the currently ongoing offerings.
(3) No underwriter has been engaged in connection with the Offering (as defined below) and neither the BOR, nor any other entity, receives a finder’s fee or any underwriting or placement agent discounts or commissions in relation to any Offering of Interests (as defined below). We intend to distribute all membership interests in any series of the Company principally through the Rally Rd.™ platform and any successor platform used by the Company for the offer and sale of interests (the “Rally Rd.™ Platform” or the “Platform”), as described in greater detail under “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure” and “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform.” The Manager pays the Offering Expenses (as defined below) on behalf of each Series (as defined below) and is reimbursed by the Series from the proceeds of a successful Offering. See the “Use of Proceeds” section for each respective Series in Appendix B and the “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure – Fees and Expenses” section for further details.
The Company is offering, on a best efforts basis, a minimum (the “Total Minimum”) to a maximum (the “Total Maximum”) amount of membership interests of each of the series of the Company highlighted in gray in the Master Series Table in Appendix A. Series not highlighted in gray have completed their respective offerings at the time of this filing and the number of interests in the table represents the actual interests sold. The sale of membership interests is being facilitated by the BOR, a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and member of FINRA and which is registered in each state where the offer or sales of the Interests (as defined below) will occur. Interests will be offered and sold only in states where the BOR is registered as a broker-dealer. For the avoidance of doubt, the BOR does not and will not solicit purchases of Interests or make any recommendations regarding the Interests to prospective investors.
All of the series of the Company offered hereunder may collectively be referred to herein as the “Series.” The interests of all Series described above may collectively be referred to herein as the “Interests” and the offerings of the Interests may collectively be referred to herein as the “Offerings.” See “Description of Interests Offered” for additional information regarding the Interests.
The Company is managed by its managing member, RSE Archive Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”). The Manager is a single-member Delaware limited liability company wholly owned by Rally Holdings LLC (“Rally Holdings”). Rally Holdings is a single-member Delaware limited liability company wholly owned by RSE Markets, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“RSE Markets” together with the Manager, Rally Holdings, and each of their respective, direct and indirect, subsidiaries and affiliates, the “Rally Entities”).
The Company’s core business is the identification, acquisition, marketing and management of memorabilia, collectible items, alcohol and digital assets, collectively referred to as “Memorabilia Assets” or the “Asset Class,” for the benefit of the investors. The Series assets referenced in the Master Series Table in Appendix A may be referred to herein, collectively, as the “Underlying Assets.” Any individuals or entities that own an Underlying Asset prior to a purchase of an Underlying Asset by the Company in advance of a potential Offering or the closing of an Offering from which proceeds are used to acquire the Underlying Asset may be referred to herein as an “Asset Seller.” See “Description of the Business” for additional information regarding the Asset Class.
Rally Holdings serves as the asset manager (the “Asset Manager”) for each Series of the Company and provides services related to the Underlying Assets in accordance with each Series’ Asset Management Agreement (see “Description of the Business” – “Description of the Asset Management Agreement” for additional information).
This Offering Circular describes each individual Series found in the Master Series Table in Appendix A.
The Interests represent an investment in a particular Series and thus indirectly the Underlying Asset and do not represent an investment in the Company generally or any other Rally Entity. We do not anticipate that any Series will
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own any assets other than the Underlying Asset associated with such Series. However, we expect that the operations of the Company, including the issuance of additional Series of Interests and their acquisition of additional assets, will benefit investors by enabling each Series to benefit from economies of scale and by allowing investors to enjoy the Company’s Underlying Asset collection at the Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”).
A purchaser of the Interests may be referred to herein as an “Investor” or “Interest Holder.” There will be a separate closing with respect to each Offering (each, a “Closing”). The Closing of an Offering will occur on the earliest to occur of (i) the date subscriptions for the Total Maximum Interests for a Series have been accepted or (ii) a date determined by the Manager in its sole discretion, provided that subscriptions for the Total Minimum Interests of such Series have been accepted. If Closing has not occurred, an Offering shall be terminated upon the earliest to occur of (i) the date which is one year from the date such Offering Circular or Amendment, as applicable, is qualified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the “Commission,” which period may be extended with respect to a particular Series by an additional six months by the Manager in its sole discretion, or (ii) any date on which the Manager elects to terminate the Offering for a particular Series in its sole discretion.
No securities are being offered by existing security-holders.
Each Offering is being conducted under Tier 2 of Regulation A (17 CFR 230.251 et. seq.), and the information contained herein is being presented in Offering Circular format. The Company is not offering, and does not anticipate selling, Interests in any of the Offerings in any state where the BOR is not registered as a broker-dealer. The subscription funds advanced by prospective Investors as part of the subscription process will be held in a non-interest-bearing escrow account with Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A., the “Escrow Agent,” and will not be transferred to the operating account of the Series, unless and until there is a Closing with respect to that Series. See “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure” and “Description of Interests Offered” for additional information.
A purchase of Interests in a Series does not constitute an investment in either the Company or an Underlying Asset directly, or in any other Series of Interests. This results in limited voting rights of the Investor, which are solely related to a particular Series, and are further limited by the Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Company (as amended from time to time, the “Operating Agreement”), described further herein. Investors will have voting rights only with respect to certain matters, primarily relating to amendments to the Operating Agreement that would adversely change the rights of the Interest Holders and removal of the Manager for “cause.” The Manager and the Asset Manager thus retain significant control over the management of the Company, each Series and the Underlying Assets. Furthermore, because the Interests in a Series do not constitute an investment in the Company as a whole, holders of the Interests in a Series are not expected to receive any economic benefit from the assets of, or be subject to the liabilities of, any other Series. In addition, the economic Interest of a holder in a Series will not be identical to owning a direct undivided Interest in an Underlying Asset because, among other things, a Series will be required to pay corporate taxes before distributions are made to the holders, and the Asset Manager will receive a fee in respect of its management of the Underlying Asset.
This Offering Circular contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments that are difficult to predict. Neither the Company nor any other Rally Entity can guarantee future performance, or that future developments affecting the Company, the Manager, the Asset Manager, the Platform or the PPEX ATS will be as currently anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Please see “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for additional information.
There is currently no public trading market for any Interests, and an active market may not develop or be sustained. If an active public or private trading market for our securities does not develop or is not sustained, it may be difficult or impossible for you to resell your Interests at any price. Even if a public or private market does develop, the market price could decline below the amount you paid for your Interests.
The Interests offered hereby are highly speculative in nature, involve a high degree of risk and should be purchased only by persons who can afford to lose their entire investment. There can be no assurance that the Company’s investment objectives will be achieved or that a secondary market would ever develop for the Interests, whether via the Platform or the PPEX ATS (as defined below), via third party registered broker-dealers or otherwise. Prospective Investors should obtain their own legal and tax advice prior to making an
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investment in the Interests and should be aware that an investment in the Interests may be exposed to other risks of an exceptional nature from time to time. Please see “Risk Factors” beginning on page 13 for a description of some of the risks that should be considered before investing in the Interests.
GENERALLY, NO SALE MAY BE MADE TO YOU IN ANY OFFERING IF THE AGGREGATE PURCHASE PRICE YOU PAY IS MORE THAN 10% OF THE GREATER OF YOUR ANNUAL INCOME OR NET WORTH. DIFFERENT RULES APPLY TO ACCREDITED INVESTORS AND NON-NATURAL PERSONS. BEFORE MAKING ANY REPRESENTATION THAT YOUR INVESTMENT DOES NOT EXCEED APPLICABLE THRESHOLDS, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REVIEW RULE 251(d)(2)(i)(C) OF REGULATION A. FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON INVESTING, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REFER TO HTTP://WWW.INVESTOR.GOV.
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATES OF TEXAS AND WASHINGTON:
WE ARE LIMITING THE OFFER AND SALE OF SECURITIES IN THE STATES OF TEXAS AND WASHINGTON TO A MAXIMUM OF $5 MILLION IN ANY 12-MONTH PERIOD. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE OR MODIFY SUCH LIMIT AND, IN THE EVENT WE DECIDE TO OFFER AND SELL ADDITIONAL SECURITIES IN THESE STATES, WE WILL FILE A POST-QUALIFICATION SUPPLEMENT TO THE OFFERING STATEMENT OF WHICH THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR IS A PART IDENTIFYING SUCH CHANGE.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission does not pass upon the merits of or give its approval to any securities offered or the terms of the Offering, nor does it pass upon the accuracy or completeness of any Offering Circular or other solicitation materials. These securities are offered pursuant to an exemption from registration with the Commission; however, the Commission has not made an independent determination that the securities offered are exempt from registration. This Offering Circular shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor may there be any sales of these securities in, any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification of the offer and sale under the laws of such state.
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RSE ARCHIVE, LLC
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE 1
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 4
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 36
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION AND SUBSCRIPTION PROCEDURE 41
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS 55
DESCRIPTION OF INTERESTS OFFERED 87
MATERIAL UNITED STATES TAX CONSIDERATIONS 94
WHERE TO FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 97
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #GIANNIS2 B-2
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 2013 NATIONAL TREASURES GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO ROOKIE CARD B-4
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #IOMMI B-6
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 2019 GIBSON TONY IOMMI “MONKEY SG” GUITAR B-8
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #MEGALODON B-11
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES MEGALODON JAW B-13
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #APPLELISA B-15
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1983 APPLE LISA B-17
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #BAYC9159 B-20
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES BORED APE YACHT CLUB 9159 B-22
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #SURFER4 B-24
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1969 SILVER SURFER #4 B-26
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #OHTANI1 B-28
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 2018 BOWMAN SHOHEI OHTANI PITCHING ROOKIE CARD B-30
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #OHTANI2 B-32
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 2018 BOWMAN SHOHEI OHTANI BATTING ROOKIE CARD B-34
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #WILT100 B-36
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1962 WILT CHAMBERLAIN 100-POINT GAME TICKET B-38
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #PENGUIN B-40
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1941 DETECTIVE COMICS #58 B-42
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #KARUIZAWA B-44
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 50 YEAR OLD KARUIZAWA WHISKY B-46
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #03SERENA B-48
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 2003 SERENA WILLIAMS AUTOGRAPHED PATCH ROOKIE CARD B-50
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #KOMBAT B-52
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1993 SNES MORTAL KOMBAT VIDEO GAME B-54
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #98MANNING B-56
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1998 PEYTON MANNING ROOKIE CARD B-58
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #GIJOE B-60
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1983 G.I. JOE ACTION FIGURE B-62
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #BEATLES1 B-64
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1962 THE BEATLES SIGNED SINGLE B-66
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #SMB2 B-68
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1988 NES SUPER MARIO BROS. 2 VIDEO GAME B-70
AMENDED AND RESTATED USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #FANTASY7 B-72
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1997 PLAYSTATION1 FINAL FANTASY VII VIDEO GAME B-74
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #SQUIG5847 B-76
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES CHROMIE SQUIGGLE NFT 5847 B-78
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #PACQUIAO B-81
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1999 MANNY PACQUIAO ROOKIE CARD B-83
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #83JOBS B-85
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1983 STEVE JOBS JACKET B-87
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #BATMAN181 B-89
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1966 BATMAN #181 B-91
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #HOBBIT B-93
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1937 THE HOBBIT B-95
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #PUNK5883 B-97
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES CRYPTOPUNK 5883 B-99
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #OBIWAN B-101
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1978 STAR WARS BEN (OBI-WAN) KENOBI ACTION FIGURE B-103
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #HAMILTON1 B-105
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 2020 LEWIS HAMILTON AUTOGRAPHED PATCH CARD B-107
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #POPEYE B-109
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1986 NES POPEYE VIDEO GAME B-111
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #BLASTOISE B-114
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES POKéMON BLASTOISE “GOLD BORDER” TEST CARD B-116
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #BAYC4612 B-118
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES BORED APE YACHT CLUB 4612 NFT B-120
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #84JORDAN2 B-122
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1984 NIKE AIR SHIP MICHAEL JORDAN SNEAKERS B-124
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
This Offering Circular is part of the Offering Statement on Form 1-A (File No. 024-11057) that was filed with the Commission on August 13, 2019 and first qualified on October 11, 2019 (“Offering Statement 1”). We hereby incorporate by reference into this Offering Circular all of the information contained in the following filings by RSE Archive with the Commission, to the extent not otherwise modified or replaced by a subsequent filing:
1.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 39 to Offering Statement 1.
·Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
·Trademarks and Tradenames
·Additional Information
·Offering Summary
·Risk Factors
·Potential Conflicts of Interests
·Dilution
·Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure
·Description of the Business
·Management
·Compensation
·Principal Interest Holders
·Description of Interests Offered
·Material United States Tax Considerations
·Where to Find Additional Information
·Appendix A – Master Series Table
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
2.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 38 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
3.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 37 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
4.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 36 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
5.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 35 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
6.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 34 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
7.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 33 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
8.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 32 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
9.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 31 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
10.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 28 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
11.The following sections of the Company’s Semiannual Report on Form 1-SA for the Semiannual Period Ended June 30, 2021:
·Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
·Financial Statements and Accompanying Notes for the Six-Month Periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
12.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 27 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
13.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 26 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
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14.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 25 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
15.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 24 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
16.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1.
·Appendix B – Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
17.Current Report on Form 1-U, dated May 21, 2021, with respect to the internal reorganization of the Rally Entities.
18.Current Report on Form 1-U, dated January 1, 2021, with respect to the entry by RSE Markets into a series interest purchase agreement with Stone Ridge Ventures LLC.
19.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 20 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
20.The following sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 1-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2020.
·Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
·Financial Statements and Accompanying Notes for the Fiscal Years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
21.Supplement No. 2 Dated April 30, 2021 to the Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1, dated March 17, 2021, with respect to Series #1776.
22.Supplement No. 1 Dated April 6, 2021 to the Post-Qualification Offering Circular Amendment No. 19 Dated March 17, 2021, with respect to Series #01HALO.
23.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
24.Supplement No. 1 Dated February 26, 2021 to the Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1, dated February 11, 2021, with respect to Series #09CURRY2 and #NICKLAUS1.
25.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
26.Supplement No. 1 Dated January 12, 2021 to the Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1, dated December 31, 2020, with respect to Series #98GTA, #WOLVERINE, and #59BOND.
27.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
28.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
29.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
30.Supplement No. 1 Dated November 6, 2020 to the Post-Qualification Offering Circular Amendment No. 14 Dated October 14, 2020, with respect to Series #00BRADY.
31.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
32.Supplement No. 1 Dated October 5, 2020 to the Post-Qualification Amendment No. 11 to Offering Statement 1, dated September 28, 2020, with respect to Series #03KOBE2.
33.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
34.Supplement No. 1 Dated August 31, 2020 to the Post-Qualification Amendment No. 9 to Offering Statement 1, dated August 7, 2020, with respect to Series #16PETRUS.
35.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 9 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
36.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
37.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 7 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
38.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
39.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 3 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
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40.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
41.The following sections of Part II of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 1 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
42.The following sections of Part II of Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1.
·Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions
Any statement contained in any document incorporated by reference into this Offering Circular will be deemed modified or superseded for the purposes of this Offering Circular to the extent that a statement contained in this Offering Circular modifies or supersedes that statement. Any statement so modified or superseded will not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Offering Circular. From time to time, we may file an additional Post-Qualification Amendment or provide an “Offering Circular Supplement” that may add, update or change information contained in this Offering Circular. Note that any statement we make in this Offering Circular will be modified or superseded by an inconsistent statement made by us in a subsequent Offering Circular Supplement or Post-Qualification Amendment.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information contained in this Offering Circular includes some statements that are not historical and that are considered “forward-looking statements.” Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our development plans for our business; our strategies and business outlook; anticipated development of the Company, the Manager, the Asset Manager, each Series of the Company, the Platform and the PPEX ATS (defined below); and various other matters (including contingent liabilities and obligations and changes in accounting policies, standards and interpretations). These forward-looking statements express the Manager’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, and intentions regarding the future. In addition, without limiting the foregoing, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plans,” “possible,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions and variations, or comparable terminology, or the negatives of any of the foregoing, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Offering Circular are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments that are difficult to predict. Neither the Company nor any other Rally Entity can guarantee future performance, or that future developments affecting the Company, the Manager, the Asset Manager, the Platform or the PPEX ATS will be as currently anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, along with others, are also described below under the heading “Risk Factors.” Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the parties’ assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and should not make an investment decision based solely on these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
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From time to time, we own or have rights to various trademarks, service marks and trade names that we use in connection with the operation of our business. This Offering Circular may also contain trademarks, service marks and trade names of third parties, which are the property of their respective owners. Our use or display of third parties’ trademarks, service marks, trade names or products in this Offering Circular is not intended to, and does not imply, a relationship with us or an endorsement or sponsorship by or of us. Solely for convenience, the trademarks, service marks and trade names referred to in this Offering Circular may appear without the ®, TM or SM symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that we will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights or the right of the applicable licensor to these trademarks, service marks and trade names.
Additional Information
You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this Offering Circular. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with additional information or information different from that contained or incorporated by reference in this Offering Circular filed with the Commission. We take no responsibility for, and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. We are offering to sell, and seeking offers to buy, certain Series of Interests only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The information contained or incorporated by reference in this Offering Circular is accurate only as of the date of such information, regardless of the time of delivery of this Offering Circular or any sale of a Series of Interests. Our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects may have changed since that date.
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The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information appearing elsewhere or incorporated herein and in the Exhibits filed with the Post-Qualification Amendment of which this Offering Circular forms a part. You should read the entire Offering Circular and carefully consider, among other things, the matters set forth in the section captioned “Risk Factors.” You are encouraged to seek the advice of your attorney, tax consultant, and business advisor with respect to the legal, tax, and business aspects of an investment in the Interests. All references in this Offering Circular to “$” or “dollars” are to United States dollars.
The Company:The Company is RSE Archive, LLC, a Delaware series limited liability company formed January 3, 2019.
Underlying Assets
and Offering Price
Per Interest: The Company’s core business is the identification, acquisition, marketing and management of memorabilia, collectible items, alcohol and digital assets (collectively, the “Memorabilia Assets”), as the Underlying Assets of the Company.
It is not anticipated that any Series will own any assets other than its respective Underlying Asset, plus cash reserves for maintenance, storage, insurance and other expenses pertaining to each Underlying Asset and amounts earned by each Series from the monetization of the Underlying Asset.
The Underlying Asset for each Series and the Offering price per Interest for each Series is detailed in the Master Series Table in Appendix A.
Securities Offered:Investors will acquire membership Interests in a Series of the Company, each of which is intended to be separate for purposes of assets and liabilities. It is intended that owners of Interests in a Series have only an Interest in assets, liabilities, profits, losses and distributions pertaining to the specific Underlying Asset owned by that Series and the related operations of that Series. See the “Description of Interests Offered” section for further details. The Interests will be non-voting except with respect to certain matters set forth in the Operating Agreement. The purchase of membership Interests in a Series of the Company is an investment only in that Series (and with respect to that Series’ Underlying Asset) and not, for the avoidance of doubt, in (i) the Company, (ii) any other Series of Interests, (iii) Rally Holdings, (iv) the Manager, (v) the Asset Manager, (vi) the Platform or (vii) the Underlying Asset associated with the Series or any Underlying Asset owned by any other Series of Interests.
Investors:Each Investor must be a “qualified purchaser.” See “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure – Investor Suitability Standards” for further details. The Manager may, in its sole discretion, decline to admit any prospective Investor, or accept only a portion of such Investor’s subscription, regardless of whether such person is a “qualified purchaser.” Furthermore, the Manager anticipates only accepting subscriptions from prospective Investors located in states where the BOR is registered.
Manager:RSE Archive Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is the Manager of the Company and will be the Manager of each Series. The Manager, together with its affiliates, will own a minimum of 1% of the Interests of each Series as of the Closing of an Offering.
Advisory Board: The Manager has assembled an expert network of advisors with experience in the Asset Class (an “Advisory Board”) to assist the Manager and the Asset Manager in identifying, acquiring and managing Underlying Assets, as well as other aspects of the Platform.
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Broker:The Company has entered into an agreement with the BOR, under which the BOR acts as broker of record and is entitled to a Brokerage Fee (as defined below). The sale of membership Interests is being facilitated by the BOR, which is registered as a broker-dealer under the Exchange Act and in each state where the offer or sales of the Interests will occur, and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (the “SIPC”). It is anticipated that Interests will be offered and sold only in states where the BOR is registered as a broker-dealer. For the avoidance of doubt, the BOR does not and will not solicit purchases of Interests or make any recommendations regarding the Interests to prospective Investors.
Custodian: The Company has entered into an agreement with the Custodian, a New Jersey limited liability company and a broker-dealer which is registered with the Commission and in each state where the offer or sales of the Interests in Series of the Company will occur and with such other regulators as may be required to create brokerage accounts for each Investor for the purpose of holding the Interests issued in any of the Company’s Offerings. Each Investor’s brokerage account will be created as part of the account creation process on the Platform and all Investors who previously purchased Interests in Offerings of the Company, ongoing or closed, of the Company will be required to opt-in to allow the Custodian to create a brokerage account for them and transfer previously issued Interests into such brokerage accounts. The Custodian is a member of FINRA and the SIPC.
Transfer AgentThe Company has entered into an agreement with RSE Transfer Agent LLC, a registered transfer agent affiliated with the Company, to perform transfer agent functions with respect to the Interests of the Series.
Minimum
Interest Purchase:The minimum subscription by an Investor is one (1) Interest in a Series. The Manager and/or its affiliates must purchase a minimum of 1% of Interests of each Series as of the Closing of its Offering. The purchase price, which is calculated as the Offering price per Interest times the number of Interests purchased, will be payable in cash at the time of subscription.
Offering Size:The Company may offer a Total Minimum and a Total Maximum of Interests in each Series Offering as detailed for each Series highlighted in gray in the Master Series Table in Appendix A. Series not highlighted in gray have completed their respective Offerings at the time of this filing and the number of Interests in the table represents the actual Interests sold in each respective Offering.
Escrow Agent: Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A., a Georgia banking corporation.
Escrow: The subscription funds advanced by prospective Investors as part of the subscription process will be held in a non-interest-bearing escrow account with the Escrow Agent until there is a Closing with respect to the applicable Series. Upon the occurrence of a Closing, the subscription funds will be transferred from the escrow account to the operating account for the applicable Series. The subscription funds will not be transferred to the operating account of such Series unless and until there is a Closing with respect to that Series.
When the Escrow Agent has received instructions from the Manager or the BOR that the Offering will close, and the Investor’s subscription is to be accepted (either in whole or part), then the Escrow Agent shall disburse such Investor’s subscription proceeds in its possession to the operating account of the Series. Amounts paid to the Escrow Agent are categorized as Offering Expenses (as defined below).
If the applicable Offering is terminated without a Closing, or if a prospective Investor’s subscription is not accepted or is cut back due to oversubscription or otherwise, such amounts placed into escrow by prospective Investors will be returned promptly to them
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without interest. Any costs and expenses associated with a terminated Offering will be borne by the Manager.
Offering Period:There will be a separate Closing for each Offering. The Closing of an Offering for a particular Series will occur on the earliest to occur of (i) the date that subscriptions for the Total Maximum Interests of such Series have been accepted by the Manager or (ii) a date determined by the Manager in its sole discretion, provided that subscriptions for the Total Minimum Interests of such Series have been accepted. If the Closing for a Series has not occurred, the applicable Offering shall be terminated upon (i) the date which is one year from the date this Offering Circular is qualified by the Commission, which period may be extended by an additional six months by the Manager in its sole discretion, or (ii) any date on which the Manager elects to terminate such Offering in its sole discretion. In the case where the Company enters into a purchase option agreement, the Offering may never be launched, or a Closing may not occur, in the event that the Company does not exercise the purchase option before the purchase option agreement’s expiration date.
Lock-Up Period:The Rally Entities shall be subject to a 90-day lock-up period starting the day of Closing, for any Interests which it purchases in an Offering.
Additional Investors:An Asset Seller may be issued Interests of such applicable Series as a portion of the total purchase consideration for such Underlying Asset. Any Asset Seller may also purchase a portion of the Interests in a Series beyond such Interests issued as consideration.
Use of Proceeds:The gross proceeds received by a Series from its respective Offering will be applied in the following order of priority upon the Closing:
(i) “Brokerage Fee”: A fee payable to the BOR equal to 1.00% of the gross proceeds of each Offering as compensation for brokerage services;
(ii) Acquisition Cost of the Underlying Asset: Actual cost of the Underlying Asset paid to the Asset Seller (which may have occurred prior to the Closing).
The Company will typically acquire Underlying Assets through the following methods:
1)Upfront purchase – the Company acquires an Underlying Asset from an Asset Seller prior to the launch of the Offering related to the Series
2)Purchase agreement – the Company enters into an agreement with an Asset Seller to acquire an Underlying Asset, which may expire prior to the Closing of the Offering for the related Series, in which case the Company is obligated to acquire the Underlying Asset prior to the Closing
3)Purchase option agreement – the Company enters into a purchase option agreement with an Asset Seller, which gives the Company the right, but not the obligation, to acquire the Underlying Asset
The Company’s acquisition method for each Underlying Asset is noted in the Series Detail Table relating to each respective Underlying Asset in Appendix B.
(iii) “Offering Expenses”: In general, these costs include actual legal, accounting, escrow, filing, wire-transfer and compliance costs and custody fees incurred by the Company in connection with an Offering (and excludes ongoing costs described in Operating Expenses (as defined below)), as applicable, paid to legal advisors, brokerage firms, escrow agents, underwriters, printing companies, financial institutions, accounting firms and the Custodian, as the case may be. The custody fee, as of the date hereof, is a fee payable to the Custodian equal to 0.75% of the gross proceeds from the Offering, but at a minimum of $500 per Offering (the “Custody Fee”), as compensation for custody service related to
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the Interests issued and placed into Custodian brokerage accounts on behalf of the Interest Holders. In the case of each Series notated in the Master Series Table in Appendix A, the Custody Fee will be funded from proceeds of the respective Offering unless otherwise noted.
(iv) “Acquisition Expenses”: These include costs associated with the evaluation, investigation and acquisition of the Underlying Asset, plus any interest accrued on loans made to the Company by the Manager or the Asset Manager, an affiliate of the Manager or Asset Manager, a director, an officer or a third party, in each case for funds used to acquire the Underlying Asset or any options in respect of such purchase. Except as otherwise noted, any such loans by affiliates of the Company accrue interest at the Applicable Federal Rate (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code), and any other loans accrue interest as described herein.
(v) “Sourcing Fee”: A fee paid to the Manager as compensation for identifying and managing the acquisition of the Underlying Asset, not to exceed the maximum Sourcing Fee for the applicable Series, as detailed in Master Series Table in Appendix A for each respective Series.
The Manager or the Asset Manager pays the Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses on behalf of each Series and is reimbursed by the Series from the proceeds of a successful Offering. See the “Use of Proceeds” section for each respective Series in Appendix B and the “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure – Fees and Expenses” section for further details.
Operating Expenses:“Operating Expenses” are costs and expenses, allocated in accordance with the Company’s expense allocation policy (see “Description of the Business – Allocation of Expenses” section), attributable to the activities of each Series including:
·costs incurred in managing the Underlying Asset, including, but not limited to storage, maintenance and transportation costs (other than transportation costs described in Acquisition Expenses);
·costs incurred in preparing any reports and accounts of the Series, including any tax filings and any annual audit of the accounts of the Series (if applicable) or costs payable to the registrar and transfer agent and any reports to be filed with the Commission including periodic reports on Forms 1-K, 1-SA and 1-U;
·any indemnification payments; and
·any and all insurance premiums or expenses in connection with the Underlying Asset, including insurance required for utilization at and transportation of the Underlying Asset to events under Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”) (excluding any insurance taken out by a corporate sponsor or individual paying to showcase an asset at an event, but including, if obtained, directors and officers insurance of the directors and officers of the Manager or the Asset Manager).
The Manager or the Asset Manager has agreed to pay and not be reimbursed for Operating Expenses incurred prior to the Closing with respect to each Offering notated in the Master Series Table in Appendix A. Offerings for which no Closing has occurred are highlighted in gray in the Master Series Table.
Operating Expenses of a Series incurred post-Closing shall be the responsibility of the applicable Series. However, if the Operating Expenses of a particular Series exceed the amount of reserves retained by or revenues generated from the applicable Underlying Asset, the Manager or the Asset Manager may (a) pay such Operating Expenses and not seek reimbursement, (b) loan the amount of the Operating Expenses to such Series, on
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which the Manager or the Asset Manager may impose a reasonable rate of interest, which shall not be lower than the Applicable Federal Rate (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code), and be entitled to reimbursement of such amount from future revenues generated by the applicable Underlying Asset (an “Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation”), or (c) cause additional Interests to be issued in the applicable Series in order to cover such additional amounts.
No revenue models have been developed at the Company or Series level, and we do not expect either the Company or any of its Series to generate any revenues for some time. We will update the appropriate disclosure at such time as revenue models have been developed. We expect each Series to incur Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations, or for the Manager or the Asset Manager to pay such Operating Expenses incurred and not seek reimbursement, to the extent such Series does not have sufficient reserves for such expenses. See discussion of “Description of the Business – Operating Expenses” for additional information.
Further Issuance of
Interests: A further issuance of Interests of a Series may be made in the event the Operating Expenses of that Series exceed the income generated from its Underlying Asset and cash reserves of that Series. This may occur if the Company does not take out sufficient amounts under an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation or if the Manager or the Asset Manager does not pay for such Operating Expenses without seeking reimbursement. See “Dilution” for additional information.
Asset Manager:The Asset Manager is Rally Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.
Platform and PPEX
ATS:Rally Holdings owns and operates a mobile app-based and web browser-based investment platform (the “Platform”) through which substantially all of the sales of the Interests are executed and through which resale transactions may be initiated for execution by registered broker-dealers during Trading Windows (as defined below). On November 23, 2021, the Public Private Execution Network Alternative Trading System (the “PPEX ATS”) was launched as a venue available for facilitating resale transactions in certain Series of Interests. The PPEX ATS is an electronic alternative trading system with a Form ATS on file with the Commission and is owned and operated by North Capital Private Securities Corporation (“NCPS”), a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. Registered broker-dealers and certain institutional customers who become members of the PPEX ATS, including the Executing Broker, will have access to the PPEX ATS. The PPEX ATS is not accessible to non-members or the general public, and Investors will have no direct interaction with NCPS. When trading through the PPEX ATS, which is presently available with respect to only certain Series of Interests, Investors submit bid and ask quotes on the Platform to purchase or sell Interests, with any transactions to be executed by the Executing Broker and matched through the PPEX ATS. Resale transactions in other Series of Interests will continue to be effectuated through the Platform during Trading Windows until the PPEX ATS is available for facilitating resale transactions in such Series of Interests. We expect that resale transactions with respect to all Series of Interests will be effectuated through the PPEX ATS in the first quarter of 2022. See “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” below for additional information on the execution of resale transactions.
Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow for a particular Series equals its net income as determined under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles plus any change in net working capital and depreciation and amortization (and any other non-cash Operating Expenses) less any capital expenditures related to its Underlying Asset. The Manager may maintain Free Cash Flow funds in separate deposit accounts or investment accounts for the benefit of each Series.
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Management Fee:As compensation for the services provided by the Asset Manager under the Asset Management Agreement (see “Description of the Business” – “Description of the Asset Management Agreement” for additional information) for each Series, the Asset Manager is paid a semi-annual fee of up to 50% of any Free Cash Flow generated by a particular Series (the “Management Fee”). The Management Fee only becomes due and payable if there is sufficient Free Cash Flow to distribute as described in Distribution Rights below. For tax and accounting purposes, the Management Fee will be accounted for as an expense on the books of each Series.
Distribution Rights:The Manager has sole discretion in determining what distributions of Free Cash Flow, if any, are made to Interest Holders of a Series. Any Free Cash Flow generated by a Series from the utilization of its Underlying Asset shall be applied by that Series in the following order of priority:
·repay any amounts outstanding under Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations for that Series, plus accrued interest;
·thereafter to create such reserves for that Series as the Manager deems necessary, in its sole discretion, to meet future Operating Expenses of that Series;
·thereafter, no less than 50% (net of corporate income taxes applicable to that Series) by way of distribution to the Interest Holders of that Series, which may include the Asset Seller of its Underlying Asset or the Manager or any of its affiliates, based on each Interest Holder’s pro rata share of Interests of that Series; and
·thereafter, up to 50% to the Asset Manager in payment of the Management Fee for that Series.
Following the sale of the Underlying Asset associated with a Series and the liquidation of such Series, any Free Cash Flow generated from such liquidating sale of the Underlying Asset shall be applied by that Series in the following order of priority:
·repay any amounts outstanding under liabilities of the Series, including potential Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations for that Series, plus accrued interest;
·thereafter, withhold any amounts required for federal, state and local corporate taxes related to the sale of the Underlying Asset; and
·thereafter, by distribution to the Interest Holders of that Series, which may include the Asset Seller of its Underlying Asset or the Manager or any of its affiliates, based on each Interest Holder’s pro rata share of Interests of that Series.
Timing of Distributions:The Manager may make semi-annual distributions of Free Cash Flow remaining to Interest Holders of a Series, subject to the Manager’s right, in its sole discretion, to withhold distributions, including the Management Fee, to meet anticipated costs and liabilities of such Series. The Manager may change the timing of potential distributions to Interest Holders of a Series in its sole discretion.
Fiduciary Duties:The Manager may not be liable to the Company, any Series or the Investors for errors in judgment or other acts or omissions not amounting to willful misconduct or gross negligence, since provision has been made in the Operating Agreement for exculpation of the Manager. Therefore, Investors have a more limited right of action than they would have absent the limitation in the Operating Agreement.
Indemnification:None of the Rally Entities, nor any of their respective current or former directors, officers, employees, partners, shareholders, members, controlling persons, agents or independent contractors, members of the Advisory Board, nor persons acting at the request of the Company or any Series in certain capacities with respect to other Rally Entities (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”), will be liable to the Company, any Series or any
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Interest Holders for any act or omission taken by the Indemnified Parties in connection with the business of the Company or a Series that has not been determined in a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to constitute fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence.
The Company or, where relevant, each Series of the Company (whether offered hereunder or otherwise) will indemnify the Indemnified Parties out of its assets against all liabilities and losses (including amounts paid in respect of judgments, fines, penalties or settlement of litigation, including legal fees and expenses) to which they become subject by virtue of serving as Indemnified Parties with respect to any act or omission that has not been determined by a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to constitute fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence. Unless attributable to a specific Series or a specific Underlying Asset, the costs of meeting any indemnification obligation will be allocated pro rata across each Series based on the value of each Underlying Asset.
Transfers:The Manager may refuse a transfer by an Interest Holder of its Interest if such transfer would result in (a) there being more than 2,000 beneficial owners of a Series or more than 500 beneficial owners of a Series that are not “accredited investors,” (b) the assets of a Series being deemed plan assets for purposes of ERISA (as described in “Plan of Distribution” – “Investor Suitability Standards”), (c) such Interest Holder holding in excess of 19.9% of a Series, (d) a change of U.S. federal income tax treatment of the Company and/or a Series, or (e) the Company, any Series, the Manager, the Asset Manager or any of their affiliates being subject to additional regulatory requirements. Furthermore, as the Interests are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), transfers of Interests may only be effected pursuant to exemptions under the Securities Act and as permitted by applicable state securities laws. See “Description of Interests Offered – Transfer Restrictions” for more information.
Governing Law:To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company and the Operating Agreement are governed by Delaware law and any dispute in relation to the Company and the Operating Agreement is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, except where federal law requires that certain claims be brought in federal courts, as in the case of claims brought under the Exchange Act. Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. Furthermore, Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the Delaware exclusive forum provision set forth in the Operating Agreement will not preclude or contract the scope of exclusive federal or concurrent jurisdiction for actions brought under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act, or the respective rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, or otherwise limit the rights of any Investor to bring any claim under such laws, rules or regulations in any United States federal district court of competent jurisdiction. If an Interest Holder were to bring a claim against the Company or the Manager pursuant to the Operating Agreement, it would be required to do so in the Delaware Court of Chancery to the extent the claim is not vested in the exclusive jurisdiction of a court or forum other than the Delaware Court of Chancery, or for which the Delaware Court of Chancery does not have subject matter jurisdiction, or where exclusive jurisdiction is not permitted under applicable law.
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The Interests offered hereby are highly speculative in nature, involve a high degree of risk and should be purchased only by persons who can afford to lose their entire investment. There can be no assurance that the Company’s investment objectives will be achieved, that you will earn a return on your investment in Interests or that a secondary market would ever develop for the Interests, whether through the Platform or the PPEX ATS (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for additional information), via third party registered broker-dealers or otherwise. The risks set out below are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or not presently deemed material by us might also impair our operations and performance and/or the value of the Interests. If any of these risks actually occur, the value of the Interests may be materially adversely affected. Prospective Investors should obtain their own legal and tax advice prior to making an investment in the Interests and should be aware that an investment in the Interests may be exposed to other risks of an exceptional nature from time to time. The following considerations are among those that should be carefully evaluated before making an investment in the Interests.
Risks Relating to the Structure, Operation and Performance of the Company
An investment in an Offering constitutes only an investment in that Series and not in the Company or directly in any Underlying Asset.
An Investor in an Offering will acquire an ownership Interest in the Series of Interests related to that Offering and not, for the avoidance of doubt, in (i) the Company, (ii) any other Series of Interests, (iii) the Manager, (iv) the Asset Manager, (v) the Platform or (vi) directly in the Underlying Asset associated with the Series or any Underlying Asset owned by any other Series of Interests. This results in limited voting rights of the Investor, which are solely related to a particular Series, and are further limited by the Operating Agreement of the Company, described further herein. Investors will have voting rights only with respect to certain matters, primarily relating to amendments to the Operating Agreement that would adversely change the rights of the Interest Holders and removal of the Manager for “cause.” The Manager thus retains significant control over the management of the Company and each Series and the Asset Manager thus retains significant control over the Underlying Assets. Furthermore, because the Interests in a Series do not constitute an investment in the Company as a whole, holders of the Interests in a Series are not expected to receive any economic benefit from the assets of, or be subject to the liabilities of, any other Series. In addition, the economic Interest of a holder in a Series will not be identical to owning a direct undivided Interest in an Underlying Asset because, among other things, a Series will be required to pay corporate taxes before distributions are made to the holders, and the Asset Manager will receive a fee in respect of its management of the Underlying Asset.
There is currently no active trading market for our securities. An active market in which Investors can resell their Interests may not develop or be sustainable.
Currently no active trading market for any Interests exists, and an active market may not develop or be sustainable, whether public or private. If an active public or private trading market for our securities does not develop or is not sustainable, it may be difficult or impossible for you to resell your Interests at any price. Although there is a possibility that the Platform, which is a discretionary and irregular matching service of a registered broker-dealer, or the PPEX ATS, which is a venue for facilitating secondary trading of Interests of certain Series via a non-discretionary matching service (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for additional information), may permit some liquidity, neither the Platform nor the PPEX ATS operates like a stock exchange or other traditional trading markets. The Trading Windows (as described in “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform”) for Interests may occur infrequently and may be open for only short time periods. There can be no assurance that a matching transaction will be found for any given Investor who attempts to purchase or sell an Interest in a Trading Window. Furthermore, there can be no guarantee that any broker will continue to provide these services or that the Company or the Manager will pay any fees or other amounts that would be required to maintain that service. Without any such matching service, it may be difficult or impossible for you to dispose of your Interests, and even if there is such a matching service you might not be able to effect a resale at a desired price or at all. Accordingly, you may have no liquidity for your Interests, particularly if the Underlying Asset in respect of that Interest is never sold. Even if a public or private market does develop for a Series, the price of the Interests at which you could sell your Interests might be below the amount you paid for them.
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There may be state law restrictions on an Investor’s ability to sell the Interests.
Each state has its own securities laws, often called “Blue Sky” laws, which (1) limit sales of securities to a state’s residents unless the securities are registered in that state or qualify for an exemption from registration and (2) govern the reporting requirements for brokers and dealers doing business directly or indirectly in the state. Before a security is sold in a state, there must be a registration in place to cover the transaction, or it must be exempt from registration. Also, the broker or dealer must be registered in that state. We do not know whether our securities will be registered, or exempt, under the laws of any states. A determination regarding registration will be made by the broker-dealers, if any, who agree to serve as the market-makers for our Interests. There may be significant state Blue Sky law restrictions on the ability of Investors to sell, and on purchasers to buy, our Interests. In addition, Tier 2 of Regulation A limits qualified resales of our Interests to 30% of the aggregate Offering price of a particular Offering. Investors should consider the resale market for our securities to be limited. Investors may be unable to resell their securities, or they may be unable to resell them without the significant expense of state registration or qualification, or opinions to our satisfaction that no such registration or qualification is required.
We have a limited operating history and, as a result, there is a limited amount of information about us on which to base an investment decision.
We have devoted substantially all of our efforts to establishing our business and principal operations, which commenced in 2019. Specifically, the Company was formed in January 2019 and the first Series of Interests were sold by the Company in October 2019. Our short operating history may hinder our ability to successfully meet our objectives and makes it difficult for potential investors to evaluate our business or prospective operations. No revenue models have been developed at the Company or Series level and we do not expect either the Company or any of its Series to generate any revenues for some time. We will update the appropriate disclosure at such time as revenue models have been developed. See the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section for additional information. No guarantee can be given that the Company or any Series will achieve their investment objectives, the value of any Underlying Asset will increase, or any Underlying Asset will be successfully monetized.
There can be no guarantee that the Company will reach its funding target from potential Investors with respect to any Series or future proposed Series of Interests.
Due to the start-up nature of the Company and the Manager, there can be no guarantee that the Company will reach its funding target from potential Investors with respect to any Series or future proposed Series of Interests. In the event the Company does not reach a funding target, it may not be able to achieve its investment objectives by acquiring additional Underlying Assets through the issuance of further Series of Interests and monetizing them to generate distributions for Investors. In addition, if the Company is unable to raise funding for additional Series of Interests, this may impact any Investors already holding Interests as they will not see the benefits which may arise from economies of scale following the acquisition by other Series of Interests of additional Underlying Assets and other monetization opportunities (e.g., hosting events with the collection of Memorabilia Assets).
There are few businesses that have pursued a strategy or investment objective similar to the Company’s.
We believe the number of other companies conducting similar offerings in the Asset Class or proposing to run a platform for the purchase of Interests in the Asset Class is limited to date. Two businesses that are affiliated with the Company, RSE Collection, LLC and RSE Innovation, LLC, have pursued a similar strategy with different asset classes. The Company and the Interests may not gain market acceptance from potential Investors, potential Asset Sellers or service providers within the Asset Class’ industry, including insurance companies, storage facilities or maintenance partners. This could result in an inability of the Asset Manager to operate the Underlying Assets profitably. This could impact the issuance of further Series of Interests and additional Underlying Assets being acquired by the Company. This would further inhibit market acceptance of the Company, and if the Company does not acquire any additional Underlying Assets, Investors would not receive any benefits which may arise from economies of scale (such as reduction in storage costs as a large number of Underlying Assets are stored at the same facility, group discounts on insurance and the ability to monetize Underlying Assets through Museums or other Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”) that would require the Company to own a substantial number of Underlying Assets).
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The Offering amount exceeds the value of the Underlying Asset.
The size of each Offering will exceed the purchase price of the related Underlying Asset as of the date of such Offering (as the net proceeds of the Offering in excess of the purchase price of the Underlying Asset will be used to pay fees, costs and expenses incurred in making the Offering and acquiring the Underlying Asset). If an Underlying Asset were to be sold and there had not been substantial appreciation of the value of the Underlying Asset prior to such sale, there may not be sufficient proceeds from the sale of the Underlying Asset to repay Investors the amount of their initial investment (after first paying off any liabilities on the Underlying Asset at the time of the sale including but not limited to any outstanding Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation) or any additional profits in excess of that amount.
Excess Operating Expenses could materially and adversely affect the value of Interests and result in dilution to Investors.
Operating Expenses related to a particular Series incurred post-Closing shall be the responsibility of the Series. However, if the Operating Expenses of a particular Series exceed the amount of revenues generated from the Underlying Asset of such Series, the Manager or the Asset Manager may (a) pay such Operating Expenses and not seek reimbursement, (b) loan the amount of the Operating Expenses to the particular Series, on which the Manager or the Asset Manager may impose a reasonable rate of interest, and be entitled to Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations, or (c) cause additional Interests to be issued in such Series in order to cover such additional amounts.
If there is an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation, this reimbursable amount between related parties would be repaid from the Free Cash Flow generated by the applicable Series and could reduce the amount of any future distributions payable to Investors in that Series. If additional Interests are issued in a particular Series, this would dilute the current value of the Interests of that Series held by existing Investors and the amount of any future distributions payable to such existing Investors. Further, any additional issuance of Interests of a Series could result in dilution of the holders of that Series.
We are reliant on the Manager, Asset Manager and RSE Markets, including the Asset Manager’s personnel and the officers of RSE Markets. Our business and operations could be adversely affected if the Asset Manager loses key personnel or RSE Markets loses officers.
The successful operation of the Company (and therefore, the success of the Interests) is in part dependent on the ability of the Manager and the Asset Manager to source, acquire and manage the Underlying Assets and for Rally Holdings to maintain the Platform. As the Manager and Asset Manager have been in existence only since March 2019 and October 2020, respectively, and are early-stage startup companies, they have no significant operating history. Further, while the Asset Manager will also be the Asset Manager for RSE Collection, LLC and RSE Innovation, LLC, two series limited liability companies with similar business models in the collectible automobile, memorabilia an alcohol asset class and intangible asset class, respectively, and thus has some similar management experience, its experience is limited, and it has limited experience selecting or managing assets in the Asset Class.
In addition, the success of the Company (and, therefore, the Interests) is highly dependent on the expertise and performance of the Manager, the Asset Manager, RSE Markets and their respective teams; the Asset Manager’s expert network; and other investment professionals (which may include third parties) to source, acquire and manage the Underlying Assets. There can be no assurance that these individuals will continue to be associated with the Manager, the Asset Manager or RSE Markets. The loss of the services of one or more of these individuals could have a material and adverse effect on the Underlying Assets and, in particular, their ongoing management and use to support the investment of the Interest Holders.
Furthermore, there are a number of key factors that will potentially impact the Company’s operating results going forward, including the ability of the Asset Manager to:
·continue to source high quality Memorabilia Assets at reasonable prices to securitize through the Platform;
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·market the Platform and the Offerings in individual Series of the Company and attract Investors to the Platform to acquire the Interests issued by Series of the Company;
·find and retain operating partners to support the regulatory and technology infrastructure necessary to operate the Platform;
·continue to develop the Platform and provide the information and technology infrastructure to support the issuance of Interests in Series of the Company; and
·find operating partners to manage the collection of Underlying Assets at a decreasing marginal cost per asset.
Finally, the success of the Company and the value of the Interests is dependent on there being a critical mass from the market for the Interests and the Company’s ability to acquire a number of Underlying Assets in multiple Series of Interests so that the Investors can benefit from economies of scale which may arise from holding more than one Underlying Asset (e.g., a reduction in transport costs if a large number of Underlying Assets are transported at the same time). In the event that the Company is unable to source additional Underlying Assets due to, for example, competition for such Underlying Assets or lack of Underlying Assets available in the marketplace, then this could materially impact the success of the Company and each Series by hindering its ability to acquire additional Underlying Assets through the issuance of further Series of Interests and monetize them together with other Underlying Assets at the Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”) to generate distributions for Investors.
If the Company’s series limited liability company structure is not respected, then Investors may have to share any liabilities of the Company with all Investors and not just those who hold the same Series of Interests as them.
The Company is structured as a Delaware series limited liability company that issues a separate Series of Interests for each Underlying Asset. Each Series of Interests will merely be a separate Series and not a separate legal entity. Under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the “LLC Act”), if certain conditions (as set forth in Section 18-215(b) of the LLC Act) are met, the liability of Investors holding one Series of Interests is segregated from the liability of Investors holding another Series of Interests and the assets of one Series of Interests are not available to satisfy the liabilities of other Series of Interests. Although this limitation of liability is recognized by the courts of Delaware, there is no guarantee that if challenged in the courts of another U.S. State or a foreign jurisdiction, such courts will uphold a similar interpretation of Delaware corporation law, and in the past certain jurisdictions have not honored such interpretation. If the Company’s series limited liability company structure is not respected, then Investors may have to share any liabilities of the Company with all Investors and not just those who hold the same Series of Interests as them. Furthermore, while we intend to continue to maintain separate and distinct records for each Series of Interests and account for them separately and otherwise meet the requirements of the LLC Act, it is possible a court could conclude that the methods used did not satisfy Section 18-215(b) of the LLC Act and thus potentially expose the assets of a Series to the liabilities of another Series of Interests. The consequence of this is that Investors may have to bear higher than anticipated expenses which would adversely affect the value of their Interests or the likelihood of any distributions being made by a particular Series to its Investors. In addition, we are not aware of any court case that has tested the limitations on inter-series liability provided by Section 18-215(b) in federal bankruptcy courts and it is possible that a bankruptcy court could determine that the assets of one Series of Interests should be applied to meet the liabilities of the other Series of Interests or the liabilities of the Company generally where the assets of such other Series of Interests or of the Company generally are insufficient to meet our liabilities.
For the avoidance of doubt, as of the date of this Offering Circular, the Series highlighted in gray in the Master Series Table in Appendix A have not commenced operations, are not capitalized and have no assets or liabilities and no such Series will commence operations, be capitalized or have assets and liabilities until such time as a Closing related to such Series has occurred.
If any fees, costs and expenses of the Company are not allocable to a specific Series of Interests, they will be borne proportionately across all of the Series of Interests (which may include future Series of Interests to be issued). Although the Manager will allocate fees, costs and expenses acting reasonably and in accordance with its allocation policy (see “Description of the Business – Allocation of Expenses” section), there may be situations where it is difficult to allocate fees, costs and expenses to a specific Series of Interests and, therefore, there is a risk that a Series
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of Interests may bear a proportion of the fees, costs and expenses for a service or product for which another Series of Interests received a disproportionately high benefit.
We maintain physical, technical, and administrative security measures designed to protect our systems against cyber-attacks and unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data. If these efforts are not successful, our business and operations could be disrupted, our operating results and reputation could be harmed, and the value of the Interests could be materially and adversely affected.
The highly automated nature of the Platform, through which potential Investors may acquire or transfer Interests, and the PPEX ATS, through which potential Investors may transfer Interests in certain Series, may make them attractive targets to cyber threat actors. The Platform and the PPEX ATS process certain confidential information about Investors, the Asset Sellers, and the Underlying Assets. While we maintain commercially reasonable measures to protect this confidential information and our information systems, security incidents involving the Platform, the PPEX ATS, the Company, the Asset Manager, the Manager, or any of their respective service providers remain a risk. And because we do not operate the PPEX ATS, we do not control the measures taken to protect the PPEX ATS from cyber threats. Unauthorized access to or disclosure or acquisition of confidential information, whether accidental or intentional, can lead to harm such as identity theft and fraud. Security incidents could also expose the Company to liability related to the loss of confidential information, such as time-consuming and expensive litigation and negative publicity, regulatory investigations and penalties, as well as the degradation of the proprietary nature of the trade secrets of the Asset Manager, the Manager, and the Company. If security measures are breached because of third-party action, employee error, malfeasance, or otherwise, or if design flaws in the Platform or PPEX ATS software are exposed and exploited, the relationships between the Company, Investors, users, third-party vendors and the Asset Sellers could be severely damaged, and the Company, the Asset Manager, or the Manager could incur significant liability. Security incidents can also disrupt business operations, diverting attention from utilization of the Underlying Assets and causing a material negative impact on the value of Interests or the potential for distributions to be made on the Interests.
Because techniques and malware used to sabotage or obtain unauthorized access to systems change frequently and may not be captured by existing security tools and software, the Company, the third-party hosting service used by the Platform or the PPEX ATS, and other third-party service providers may be unable to prevent all cyber-attacks. In addition, federal regulators and many federal and state laws and regulations require companies to notify individuals of data security breaches involving their personal data. These mandatory disclosures regarding a security breach can be costly to implement and often lead to negative publicity, which may cause Investors, the Asset Sellers, or service providers within the industry, including insurance companies, to lose confidence in the effectiveness of the secure nature of the Platform or the PPEX ATS. Any security breach, whether actual or perceived, would harm the reputation of the Asset Manager, the Manager, the Company, the Platform and the PPEX ATS, and the Company could lose Investors and the Asset Sellers as a result thereof. This would impair the ability of the Company to achieve its objectives of acquiring additional Underlying Assets through the issuance of further Series of Interests and monetizing them at the Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”).
System limitations or failures could harm our business and may cause the Asset Manager or Manager to intervene into activity on our Platform.
Our business depends in large part on the integrity and performance of the technology, computer and communications systems supporting the business. If new systems fail to operate as intended or our existing systems cannot expand to cope with increased demand or otherwise fail to perform, we could experience unanticipated disruptions in service, slower response times and delays in the introduction of new products and services. These consequences could result in service outages through the Platform and during Trading Windows (as described in “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform”), resulting in decreased customer satisfaction and regulatory sanctions and adverse effects on primary issuances or Trading Windows.
The Platform has experienced systems failures and delays in the past and could experience future systems failures and delays. In such cases the Asset Manager has and may in the future (along with the Manager) take corrective actions as it reasonably believes are in the best interests of Investors or potential Investors. For example, our technology system has in certain instances over-counted the number of subscriptions made in an initial Offering, when
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volume of subscriptions has rapidly increased. In these cases, the Asset Manager has confirmed with the Investors to remove the duplicate subscriptions and, rather than opening the Offering back up for additional Investors, has purchased the Interests underlying such duplicate subscriptions for its own account on the same terms as all other Investors would purchase such Interests.
If subscription or trading volumes in the future increase unexpectedly or other unanticipated events occur, we may need to expand and upgrade our technology, transaction processing systems and network infrastructure. We do not know whether we will be able to accurately project the rate, timing or cost of any volume increases, or expand and upgrade our systems and infrastructure to accommodate any increases in a timely manner.
While we have programs in place to identify and minimize our exposure to vulnerabilities and to share corrective measures with our business partners, we cannot guarantee that such events will not occur in the future. Any system issue that causes an interruption in services, including the Platform and the PPEX ATS, decreases the responsiveness of our services or otherwise affects our services could impair our reputation, damage our brand name and negatively impact our business, financial condition and operating results.
Privacy regulation is an evolving area and compliance with applicable privacy regulations may increase our operating costs or adversely impact our ability to service our clients.
Because we store, process and use data, some of which contains personal information, we are subject to complex and evolving federal, state and foreign laws and regulations regarding privacy, data protection and other matters. While we believe we are currently in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, many of these laws and regulations are subject to change and uncertain interpretation, and could result in investigations, claims, changes to our business practices, increased cost of operations and declines in user growth, retention or engagement, any of which could seriously harm our business.
The Platform and the PPEX ATS are highly technical and may be at a risk to malfunction.
Our Platform and the PPEX ATS are complex systems composed of many interoperating components and incorporates software that is highly complex. Our business is dependent upon our ability to prevent system interruption on the Platform and the PPEX ATS. Our software, including open source software that is incorporated into our code, and the software supporting the PPEX ATS may now or in the future contain undetected errors, bugs, or vulnerabilities. Some errors in our software code may only be discovered after the code has been released. Bugs in our software, third-party software including open source software that is incorporated into our code, misconfigurations of our systems, and unintended interactions between systems could cause downtime that would impact the availability of our service to Platform users. We have from time to time found defects or errors in our system and may discover additional defects in the future that could result in Platform unavailability or system disruption. In addition, we have experienced outages on the Platform due to circumstances within our control, such as outages due to software limitations. We rely on Amazon Web Services, Inc. (“AWS”) data centers for the operation of the Platform. If the AWS data centers fail, Platform users may experience down time. If sustained or repeated, any of these outages could reduce the attractiveness of the Platform to users. In addition, our release of new software in the past has inadvertently caused, and may in the future cause, interruptions in the availability or functionality of the Platform. Any errors, bugs, or vulnerabilities discovered in our code or systems after release could result in an interruption in the availability of the Platform or a negative experience for users and Investors and could also result in negative publicity and unfavorable media coverage, damage to our reputation, loss of users, loss of revenue or liability for damages, regulatory inquiries, or other proceedings, any of which could adversely affect our business and financial results. The PPEX ATS faces risks similar to those described above.
There can be no guarantee that any liquidity mechanism for secondary sales of Interests will develop on our Platform or the PPEX ATS in the manner described, that registered broker-dealers will desire to facilitate liquidity in the Interests for a level of fees that would be acceptable to Investors or at all, that such Trading Windows will occur with high frequency if at all, that a market-clearing price (e.g., a price at which there is overlap between bid and ask prices) will be established during any Trading Window or that any buy or sell orders will be filled.
We anticipate that liquidity will be limited until sufficient interest has been generated on the Platform, which may never occur (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for additional information). Under the
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current system of secondary trading, liquidity for the Interests in large part depends on the market supply of and demand for Interests during the Trading Window (as described in “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform”), as well as applicable laws and restrictions under the Company’s Operating Agreement. It is anticipated, however, that such Trading Windows will happen on a recurring basis, although there can be no assurance that Trading Windows for a Series will occur on a regular basis or at all. And though the implementation of the PPEX ATS will permit Investors to post offers to buy and sell Interests outside the times of the Trading Windows, secondary transactions of Interests will continue to be limited to such Trading Windows, and there is no guarantee that an Investor will be able to sell Interests at a desired price or at all. Further, the frequency and duration of any Trading Window will initially be determined by the Company but will be subject to adjustment by the brokers or, when trading occurs through the PPEX ATS, at the sole discretion of NCPS in its capacity as operator of the PPEX ATS.
There can be no guarantee that the Manager will continue to pay for commissions due to the Executing Broker in connection with trades executed on the PPEX ATS.
With respect to secondary trading via the PPEX ATS, the Manager, at its sole discretion, may from time-to-time cover the commission owed to the Executing Broker in respect of executed transfers of Interests, but there is no assurance that this practice will continue permanently, and Investors may subsequently be required to pay such commission in order to participate in secondary market transactions (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for additional information).
Abuse of our advertising or social platforms may harm our reputation or user engagement.
The Asset Manager provides content or posts ads about the Company and Series through various social media platforms that may be influenced by third parties. Our reputation or user engagement may be negatively affected by activity that is hostile or inappropriate to other people, by users impersonating other people or organizations, by disseminating information about us or to us that may be viewed as misleading or intended to manipulate the opinions of our users, or by the use of the Asset Manager’s products or services, including the Platform, that violates our terms of service or otherwise for objectionable or illegal ends. Preventing these actions may require us to make substantial investments in people and technology and these investments may not be successful, adversely affecting our business.
If we are unable to protect our intellectual property rights, our competitive position could be harmed, or we could be required to incur significant expenses to enforce our rights.
Our ability to compete effectively is dependent in part upon our ability to protect our proprietary technology. We rely on trademarks, trade secret laws, and confidentiality procedures to protect our intellectual property rights. There can be no assurance these protections will be available in all cases or will be adequate to prevent our competitors from copying, reverse engineering or otherwise obtaining and using our technology, proprietary rights or products. To prevent substantial unauthorized use of our intellectual property rights, it may be necessary to prosecute actions for infringement and/or misappropriation of our proprietary rights against third parties. Any such action could result in significant costs and diversion of our resources and management’s attention, and there can be no assurance we will be successful in such action. If we are unable to protect our intellectual property, it could have a material adverse effect on our business and on the value of the Interests.
Our results of operations are likely to continue to be negatively impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID19 outbreak a global pandemic, which has resulted in significant disruption and uncertainty in the global economic markets. The spread of COVID-19 created a worldwide public-health crisis that disrupted and that continues to affect the global economy. COVID-19 (or variants of COVID-19, including the Delta variant) continues to spread throughout the U.S. and the world and has resulted in authorities implementing varying measures to contain the virus, including travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter-in-place orders, and business limitations and shutdowns. The long-term impacts of the outbreak and of the responses to it are unknown and will continue to evolve, and they could negatively impact the value of the Underlying Assets and Investor demand for Offerings and the Asset Class generally.
The continued spread of COVID-19 has also led to severe disruption and volatility in the global capital markets, which could increase our cost of capital and adversely affect our ability to access the capital markets in the
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future. It is possible that COVID-19 could cause further economic slowdown or recession or cause other unpredictable events, each of which could adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. In addition, governmental or societal actions and responses following the lifting of containment efforts could have unforeseeable economic consequences that adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. As vaccinations become readily available, we cannot predict what restrictions may be imposed in the event of vaccine mandates for travel to and from particular destinations. Moreover, the COVID-19 outbreak has had and may continue to have indeterminable adverse effects on general commercial activity and the world economy, and our business and results of operations could continue to be adversely affected to the extent that COVID-19 or any other pandemic harms the global economy generally.
To date, we do not believe that COVID-19 has had a material adverse effect on our business. However, we continue to closely monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic and assess any negative impacts to our business. The extent to which COVID-19 and the response to the pandemic continue to impact our financial results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak, actions taken to contain the outbreak or treat its impact, and any mutations or variations that affect the efficacy of vaccines and other containment measures, among others.
Actual or threatened epidemics, pandemics, outbreaks, or other public health crises may adversely affect our business.
Our business could be materially and adversely affected by the risks, or the public perception of the risks, related to an epidemic, pandemic, outbreak, or other public health crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The risk, or public perception of the risk, of a pandemic or media coverage of infectious diseases could adversely affect the value of the Underlying Assets and our Investors or prospective Investors financial condition, resulting in reduced demand for the Offerings and the Asset Class generally. Further, such risks could cause a decrease in the attendance of our Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”), or cause certain of our partners to avoid holding in person events. Moreover, an epidemic, pandemic, outbreak or other public health crisis, such as COVID-19, could cause employees of the Asset Manager, on whom we rely to manage the logistics of our business, including Membership Experience Programs, or on-site employees of partners to avoid any involvement with our Membership Experience Programs, which would adversely affect our ability to hold such events or to adequately staff and manage our businesses. “Shelter-in-place” or other such orders by governmental entities could also disrupt our operations, if employees who cannot perform their responsibilities from home, are not able to report to work. Risks related to an epidemic, pandemic or other health crisis, such as COVID-19, could also lead to the complete or partial closure of one or more of our facilities or operations of our sourcing partners for the Underlying Assets.
Risks Relating to the Offerings
We are offering our Interests pursuant to Tier 2 of Regulation A, and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to Tier 2 issuers will make our Interests less attractive to Investors as compared to a traditional initial public offering.
As a Tier 2 issuer, we are subject to scaled disclosure and reporting requirements which may make an investment in our Interests less attractive to Investors who are accustomed to enhanced disclosure and more frequent financial reporting. The differences between disclosures for Tier 2 issuers versus those for emerging growth companies include, without limitation, needing to file only semiannual reports as opposed to quarterly reports and far fewer circumstances where a current disclosure would be required. In addition, given the relative lack of regulatory precedent regarding the recent amendments to Regulation A, there is some regulatory uncertainty in regard to how the Commission or the individual state securities regulators will regulate both the offer and sale of our securities, as well as any ongoing compliance to which we may be subject. For example, a number of states have yet to determine the types of filings and amount of fees that are required for such an Offering. If our scaled disclosure and reporting requirements, or regulatory uncertainty regarding Regulation A, reduces the attractiveness of the Interests, we may be unable to raise the funds necessary to fund future Offerings, which could impair our ability to develop a diversified portfolio of Underlying Assets and create economies of scale, which may adversely affect the value of the Interests or the ability to make distributions to Investors.
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We are required to periodically assess our internal control over financial reporting. If deficiencies or material weaknesses are identified, we may not be able to report our financial condition or results of operations accurately or timely, which may result in a loss of investor confidence in our financial reports, significant expenses to remediate any internal control deficiencies, and ultimately have an adverse effect on our business or financial condition.
As a Tier 2 issuer, we will not need to provide a report on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, and we will be exempt from the auditor attestation requirements concerning any such report so long as we are a Tier 2 issuer. We are in the process of evaluating whether our internal control procedures are effective and therefore there is a greater likelihood of undiscovered errors in our internal controls or reported financial statements as compared to issuers that have conducted such evaluations. If we fail to achieve and maintain an effective internal control environment, we could suffer material misstatements in our financial statements and fail to meet our reporting obligations, which would likely cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information. Additionally, ineffective internal control over financial reporting could expose us to increased risk of fraud or misuse of corporate assets and subject us to potential regulatory investigations, civil or criminal sanctions and class action litigation.
If either the Manager or Asset Manager is required to register as a broker-dealer, the Manager or Asset Manager may be required to cease operations and any Series of Interests offered and sold without such proper registration may be subject to a right of rescission.
The sale of membership Interests is being facilitated by the BOR, a broker-dealer registered under the Exchange Act and member of FINRA, which is registered in each state where the offer or sales of the Interests will occur. It is anticipated that Interests will be offered and sold only in states where the BOR is registered as a broker-dealer. For the avoidance of doubt, the BOR will not solicit purchases and will not make any recommendations regarding the Interests. Neither the BOR, nor any other entity, receives a finder’s fee or any underwriting or placement agent discounts or commissions in relation to any Offering of Interests. If the Asset Manager, or the Manager, neither of which is a registered broker-dealer under the Exchange Act or any state securities laws, has itself engaged in brokerage activities that require registration, including the initial sale of the Interests on the Platform and permitting a registered broker-dealer to facilitate resales or other liquidity of the Interests on the Platform or the PPEX ATS (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for additional information), the Manager or the Asset Manager may need to stop operating and, therefore, the Company would not have an entity managing the Series’ Underlying Assets. In addition, if the Manager or Asset Manager is ultimately found to have engaged in activities requiring registration as “broker-dealer” without either being properly registered as such, there is a risk that any Series of Interests offered and sold while the Manager or Asset Manager was not so registered may be subject to a right of rescission, which may result in the early termination of the Offerings. We have been made aware by the staff of the Commission (the “SEC Staff”) that certain activities of affiliates of the Manager and Asset Manager may have required such registration, and the matter is under investigation by the SEC Staff.
If the Platform is ultimately found to be a securities exchange or alternative trading system, we may be required to cease operating the Platform while we are still reliant on it for secondary trading in some Series of Interests, and such cessation would materially and adversely affect your ability to transfer your Interests.
We have been made aware by the SEC Staff that the Platform (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform”) operated by the Asset Manager may be a securities exchange or alternative trading system under the Exchange Act, and the matter is under investigation by the SEC Staff. If it is ultimately determined that the Platform is a securities exchange or alternative trading system then we would be required to register as a securities exchange or broker-dealer, either of which would significantly increase the overhead expenses of the Asset Manager and could cause the Asset Manager to wind down the Platform before the PPEX ATS is available for resale transactions for all Series of Interests. Further, if we are ultimately found to be in violation of the Exchange Act due to operation of an unregistered exchange, we could be subject to significant monetary penalties, censure or other actions that may have a material and adverse effect on the Asset Manager and may require it to cease operating the Platform before the PPEX ATS is available for resale transactions for all Series of Interests or otherwise be unable to maintain the Platform, which would materially and adversely affect your ability to transfer your Interests.
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Changes in government policy, legislation or regulatory or judicial interpretations could hinder or prevent us from conducting our business operations, including by hindering or preventing our ability to enforce our rights related to the Underlying Assets or conduct offerings of securities.
Changes in government policy, legislation or regulatory or judicial interpretations could hinder or prevent us from conducting our business operations, including by hindering or preventing us from enforcing our rights related to the Underlying Assets or conducting offerings of securities. The agreements by which we acquire any Underlying Assets are intended to be effective for the terms set forth in each respective “Description of Series” and “Series Detail Table” in Appendix B and may be terminated only as specified in the underlying asset purchase agreement. Any changes in or interpretations of current laws and regulations could require us to increase our compliance expenditures, inhibit our ability to source Underlying Assets or cause us to significantly alter or to discontinue offering Interests of Series. Altering the terms of a purchase agreement governing Underlying Assets to comply with changes in or interpretations of applicable laws and regulations could require significant legal expenditures, increase the cost of acquiring, holding and managing Underlying Assets or make Series less attractive to investors. In addition, our failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations could lead to significant penalties, fines or other sanctions. If we are unable to effectively respond to any such changes or comply with existing and future laws and regulations, our competitive position, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows could be materially adversely impacted.
If we are required to register any Series of Interests under the Exchange Act, it would result in significant expense and reporting requirements that would place a burden on the Manager and Asset Manager and may divert attention from management of the Underlying Assets by the Manager and Asset Manager or could cause the Asset Manager to no longer be able to afford to run our business.
Subject to certain exceptions, Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act requires an issuer with more than $10 million in total assets to register a class of its equity securities with the Commission under the Exchange Act if the securities of such class are held of record at the end of its fiscal year by more than 2,000 persons or 500 persons who are not “accredited investors.” While our Operating Agreement presently prohibits any transfer that would result in any Series being beneficially owned by more than 2,000 persons or 500 non-“accredited investors,” the Manager has the right to waive, and for a number of Series has waived, this prohibition. To the extent the Section 12(g) assets and holders limits are exceeded, we intend to rely upon a conditional exemption from registration under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act contained in Rule 12g5-1(a)(7) under the Exchange Act (the “Reg. A+ Exemption”), which exemption generally requires that the issuer (i) be current in its Form 1-K, 1-SA and 1-U filings as of its most recently completed fiscal year end; (ii) engage a transfer agent that is registered under Section 17A(c) of the Exchange Act to perform transfer agent functions; and (iii) have a public float of less than $75 million as of the last business day of its most recently completed semi-annual period or, in the event the result of such public float calculation is zero, have annual revenues of less than $50 million as of its most recently completed fiscal year. If the number of record holders of any Series of Interests exceeds either of the limits set forth in Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act and we fail to qualify for the Reg. A+ Exemption, we would be required to register such Series with the Commission under the Exchange Act. If we are required to register any Series of Interests under the Exchange Act, it would result in significant expense and reporting requirements that would place a burden on the Manager and Asset Manager and may divert attention from management of the Underlying Assets by the Manager and Asset Manager or could cause the Asset Manager to no longer be able to afford to run our business.
If the Company were to be required to register under the Investment Company Act or the Manager or the Asset Manager were to be required to register under the Investment Advisers Act, it could have a material and adverse impact on the results of operations and expenses of each Series, and the Manager and the Asset Manager may be forced to liquidate and wind up each Series of Interests or rescind the Offerings for any of the Series of Interests.
The Company is not registered and will not be registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), and neither the Manager nor the Asset Manager is or will be registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Advisers Act”), and the Interests do not have the benefit of the protections of the Investment Company Act or the Investment Advisers Act. The Company, the Manager and the Asset Manager have taken the position that the Underlying Assets are not “securities” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act or the Investment Advisers Act, and thus the Company’s assets will consist of less than 40% investment securities under the Investment Company Act and the Manager and the Asset Manager are not and will not be advising with respect to securities under
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the Investment Advisers Act. This position, however, is based upon applicable case law that is inherently subject to judgments and interpretation. If the Company were to be required to register under the Investment Company Act or the Manager or the Asset Manager were to be required to register under the Investment Advisers Act, it could have a material and adverse impact on the results of operations and expenses of each Series and the Manager and the Asset Manager may be forced to liquidate and wind up each Series of Interests or rescind the Offerings for any of the Series or the Offering for any other Series of Interests.
Possible changes in federal tax laws may have unpredictable adverse effects on the Company.
The Code (as defined and described in “Material United States Tax Considerations”) is subject to change by Congress, and interpretations of the Code may be modified or affected by judicial decisions, by the Treasury Department through changes in regulations and by the Internal Revenue Service through its audit policy, announcements, and published and private rulings. Although significant changes to the tax laws historically have been given prospective application, no assurance can be given that any changes made in the tax law affecting an investment in any Series of Interests of the Company would be limited to prospective effect. Accordingly, the ultimate effect on an Investor’s tax situation may be governed by laws, regulations or interpretations of laws or regulations which have not yet been proposed, passed or made, as the case may be.
Risks Specific to the Industry and the Asset Class
Government regulation specific to alcohol-related Underlying Assets may adversely affect the value of such assets.
Alcohol is regulated and can only be sold to individuals of drinking age, over twenty-one in the United States.
In the United States a three-tiered distribution system gives individual states the ability to regulate how alcohol is sold. Alcohol has regulation around who has access to it, who is able to purchase it and how it is owned. There are regulatory restrictions around licensed entities and how they transact alcohol. Each state regulates alcohol individually from one another, which creates unique and complex regulatory requirements.
Imported alcohol in most international jurisdictions is subject to importing and export regulations which may include excise tax, customs declarations and extensive administrative requirements. As such, imported alcohol is subject to more regulation and to the rules and regulations in the country or state to which it is being sold.
Should trade policies between countries change or social perceptions alter, imported alcohol may suffer disproportionately to domestically produced alcohol. Given the complexity of the regulatory environment and the regulated nature of the product, any changes in the regulatory environment have the ability to impact the value or liquidity of alcohol.
We do not currently hold any of the necessary licenses related to alcohol and, as such, plan to partner with third parties that are in possession of the necessary licenses, if these were required to run the business, or we may decide not to acquire alcohol-related Underlying Assets at all. There can be no guarantee that we will find any third parties with the appropriate licenses to partner with.
The complicated and overlapping systems of regulating alcohol in the United States may adversely impact our ability to either acquire or dispose of an alcohol-related Underlying Asset on a favorable basis.
The United States maintains separate systems at the federal and state levels for the buying, selling and transportation of alcohol. Certain states have restrictions on licensing requirements as well as where and how alcohol can be bought and sold. Most states maintain three tiers of distribution where there is an importer/distributor, a retailer and then the consumer. In some states the quantity of alcohol that can be purchased directly is limited or non-existent. In other instances, the state maintains the supply of alcohol and how it is sold into the consumer markets. Further, this three-tiered system is subject to constant change and periodic regulatory challenge. As such, the complex and fluid nature of the three-tier system could materially and adversely impact our ability to ether obtain alcohol-related Underlying Assets or our ability to divest such Underlying Assets on a favorable basis.
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Demand for the assets in the Asset Class has been volatile, and potential negative changes within the Asset Class could materially adversely affect the value of Underlying Assets.
The Asset Class has been subject to volatility in demand in recent periods, particularly around certain categories of assets and investor tastes (e.g., trading cards). Demand for high value Memorabilia Assets depends to a large extent on general, economic, political, and social conditions in a given market as well as the tastes of the collector community and in the case of sports, the general fan community resulting in changes of which Memorabilia Assets are most sought after. Volatility in demand may lead to volatility in the value of the Underlying Assets, which may result in further downward price pressure and adversely affect the Company’s ability to achieve its objective of acquiring additional Underlying Assets through the issuance of further Series of Interests and monetizing them at the Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”) to generate distributions for Investors.
The Asset Class is subject to various risks, including, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, changes in tax rates, consumer confidence and brand exposure, as well as risks associated with the Asset Class in general, including, but not limited to, economic downturns and other challenges affecting the global economy (including the recent COVID-19 pandemic) and the availability of desirable Memorabilia Assets. Given the concentrated nature of the Underlying Assets any downturn in the Asset Class is likely to impact the value of the Underlying Assets, and consequently the value of the Interests. Popularity within categories of the broader market (e.g. baseball or football) can impact the value of the Underlying Assets within categories of the Asset Class (e.g. baseball cards or football jerseys), and consequently the value of the Interests.
Interests are not diversified investments.
It is not anticipated that any Series would own assets other than its respective Underlying Asset, plus potential cash reserves for maintenance, storage, insurance and other expenses pertaining to the Underlying Asset and any amounts earned by such Series from the monetization of the Underlying Asset. Investors looking for diversification will have to create their own diversified portfolio by investing in other opportunities in addition to any one Series.
There can be no assurance that the market for NFTs will be sustained, which may materially adversely affect the value of NFTs, and consequently the value of related Series and the amount of distributions made to Interest Holders.
The market for digital assets, including, without limitation, non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”), whether related to digital art or otherwise, is still nascent, with most growth having occurred in 2020 and the first quarter of 2021. Accordingly, the market for NFTs may not maintain current levels of value or growth. If such levels are not maintained, it may be difficult or impossible for us to resell any underlying NFT asset at a desirable price or at all. The prices of NFTs have already been subject to dramatic fluctuations, which in turn may materially adversely affect any Series for which the Underlying Asset is an NFT.
We rely on data from past auction sales and insurance data, among other sources, in determining the value of the Underlying Assets, and have not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of this information. As such, valuations of the Underlying Assets may be subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk.
As explained in “Description of the Business,” the Asset Class is difficult to value, and it is hoped the Platform and the PPEX ATS will help create a market by which the Interests (and, indirectly, the Underlying Assets) may be more accurately valued due to the creation of a larger market for the Asset Class than currently exists. Until the Platform, or the PPEX ATS, has created such a market, valuations of the Underlying Assets will be based upon the subjective assessments made by the members of the Manager’s expert network and members of the Advisory Board, valuation experts appointed by the Asset Seller or other data provided by third parties (e.g., auction results, accident records and previous sales history). Due to the lack of third-party valuation reports and potential for one-of-a-kind assets, the value of the Underlying Assets may be more difficult for potential Investors to compare against a market benchmark. Furthermore, if similar assets to the Underlying Assets are created or discovered it could in turn negatively impact the value of the Underlying Assets. The Manager sources data from past auction sales results and insurance data; however, it may rely on the accuracy of the underlying data without any means of detailed verification. Consequently, valuations may be uncertain.
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The Asset Class requires a high level of expertise to understand both the basic product as well as the formatting and packaging of an item. Given the materials used for particular Memorabilia Assets, some may be relatively easy to replicate or otherwise forge. In addition, the history of ownership and provenance of a particular Underlying Asset may not be complete. As a result, we are highly reliant on the trusted name of the brand, retailer, authenticator or other conduit to ensure the integrity of the product. While there is no guarantee that an Underlying Asset will be free of fraud, we attempt to mitigate this risk by having the item graded or authenticated by a reputable firm. In the event of an authenticity claim against an authenticated item, the Company may have recourse for reimbursement from the authenticator, although there can be no guarantee of the Company’s ability to collect or the authenticator’s ability to pay.
Furthermore, authenticators may occasionally make mistakes by either giving their approval or grade to a counterfeit card or piece of memorabilia. Sometimes this mistake is not uncovered until years later when evidence to the contrary surfaces or updated scientific methods are applied. The Company may not have recourse, if such an event occurs, and the value of the Underlying Asset will likely deteriorate. A piece of an Underlying Asset may also be mislabeled by an authenticator such as giving it the wrong year or attributing it to the wrong person, which may adversely affect its value. Finally, there is reputational risk of the authenticator, which may fall out of favor with collectors, which may impact the value of all items authenticated by the particular authenticator.
Older vintages of alcohol-related Underlying Assets add in another layer of complexity given the lack of transparency, published records and expert knowledge of a particular alcohol-related Underlying Asset, vintage or bottle format. Fraudulent bottles in the industry are often the result of older bottles being reconstituted and sold as an alcohol-related Underlying Asset other than what is actually contained in the bottle.
There is currently no insurance available for digital assets, and future costly insurance for digital assets may adversely impact the value of related Series and the amount of distributions made to Interest Holders.
There is currently no insurance available for digital assets, and insurance may never be available from traditional providers, so the Manager self-insures underlying digital assets on behalf of the Company. Accordingly, until traditional insurance is available for digital assets, protection of digital assets through insurance is solely dependent on the Manager, and thus dependent on the Manager’s expertise and performance.
Should traditional insurance become available, the cost of protecting digital assets may be substantial and may vary from year to year depending on changes in the insurance rates for covering the underlying digital assets. If costs are higher than expected, resulting expenses could adversely affect the value of the Series, the amount of distributions made to Interest Holders of the Series, potential proceeds from a sale of the related underlying digital asset (if any) and any capital proceeds returned to Investors after paying for any outstanding liabilities.
The technology underlying blockchain technology is subject to a number of known and unknown technological challenges and risks that result in decline in value of underlying digital assets.
The blockchain technology used in connection with digital assets, which is sometimes referred to as “distributed ledger technology,” is a relatively new, untested and evolving technology. It represents a novel combination of several concepts, including a publicly available database or ledger that represents the total ownership of digital assets at any one time, novel methods of authenticating transactions using cryptography across distributed network nodes that permit decentralization by eliminating the need for a central clearinghouse while guaranteeing that transactions are irreversible and consistent, differing methods of incentivizing this authentication by the use of blocks of new tokens issued as rewards for the validator of each new block or transaction fees paid by participants in a transaction to validators, and hard limits on the aggregate amount of digital assets that may be issued. Because of the new and untested nature of blockchain technology, digital assets are vulnerable to risks and challenges, both foreseen and unforeseen.
For example, the consensus protocol for processing transactions may change, and transactions in digital assets may not be processed as presently contemplated in the period during or after the switch in consensus protocols, which may materially and adversely affect the transfer or storage of underlying digital assets. Although there may be solutions that have been proposed and implemented to these and other challenges facing various digital assets, the effectiveness of these solutions has not been proven. Further, legislatures and regulatory agencies could prohibit the
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use of current or future cryptographic protocols that could result in a significant loss of value or the termination of digital assets. Accordingly, the further development and future viability of digital assets in general is uncertain, and unknown challenges may prevent their wider adoption.
The technology underlying blockchain technology is subject to a number of industry-wide challenges and risks relating to consumer acceptance of blockchain technology. The slowing or stopping of the development or acceptance of blockchain networks and blockchain assets would have a material adverse effect on the successful adoption of the tokens. The value of underlying digital assets, and consequently the value of related series and the amount of distributions made to holders of interests, may be materially adversely affected as a result.
The growth of the blockchain industry is subject to a high degree of uncertainty regarding consumer adoption and long-term development. The factors affecting the further development of the blockchain and digital asset industry include, without limitation:
● worldwide growth in the adoption and use of digital assets and other blockchain technologies;
● government and quasi-government regulation of digital assets and their use, or restrictions on or regulation of access to and operation of blockchain networks or similar systems;
● the maintenance and development of the open-source software protocol of blockchain networks;
● changes in consumer demographics and public tastes and preferences;
● the availability and popularity of other forms or methods of buying and selling goods and services, or trading assets, including new means of using government-backed currencies or existing networks;
● the extent to which current interest in digital assets represents a speculative “bubble”;
● general economic conditions in the United States and the world;
● the regulatory environment relating to digital assets and blockchains; and
● a decline in the popularity or acceptance of digital assets or other blockchain-based tokens.
The digital asset industry as a whole has been characterized by rapid changes and innovations and is constantly evolving. Although it has experienced significant growth in recent years, the slowing or stopping of the development, general acceptance and adoption and usage of blockchain networks and blockchain assets may deter or delay the acceptance and adoption of digital assets.
The slowing or stopping of the development, general acceptance and adoption and usage of blockchain networks or blockchain assets may adversely impact the value of underlying digital assets or NFTs, as applicable, and consequently, the Series related to the digital Underlying Asset, as well as decrease the likelihood of any distributions being made by us to the Investors. The value of specific underlying digital assets, and consequently the value of related Series, relies on the development, general acceptance and adoption and usage of the applicable blockchain network in that demand depends on ability to readily access the applicable network.
The Ethereum blockchain network on which the ERC-721 protocol is based, and thus ownership and transfer of underlying NFT assets are recorded, utilizes code that is subject to change at any time. These changes may have unintended consequences for underlying NFT assets.
Currently, most NFT assets are built as ERC-721 tokens recorded on the Ethereum blockchain. In addition to the aforementioned risks regarding development and acceptance of blockchain networks, other changes, such as upgrades to Ethereum’s blockchain or a change in how transactions are confirmed on the Ethereum blockchain, may have unintended, adverse effects on NFTs built under the ERC-721 standard. Any such changes to the Ethereum network could negatively affect the value of any underlying NFT assets based on Ethereum blockchain.
The regulatory regime governing digital assets is still developing, and regulatory changes or actions may alter the nature of an investment in digital assets or restrict the use of digital assets in a manner that adversely affects investors and our business plans.
The regulation of digital assets and digital asset exchanges are currently under-developed and likely to rapidly evolve and vary significantly among U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions and are subject to significant uncertainty. Existing laws and regulations may apply to digital assets in ways that are uncertain or that could impair the value of digital assets in which we invest as Underlying Assets. Additionally, as digital assets have grown in both popularity and
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market size, governments have reacted differently to digital assets. Various legislative and executive bodies in the United States, and other countries, have enacted or adopted, or are considering enacting or adopting, laws, regulations, guidance, or other actions that could adversely impact the Company and the value of the digital assets in which we may invest as Underlying Assets. Our failure to comply with any laws, rules and regulations, some of which may not exist yet or are subject to interpretation and may be subject to change, could result in a variety of adverse consequences, including criminal and civil penalties and fines against the Company. New or changing laws and regulations or interpretations of existing laws and regulations could have material adverse consequences to you and the Company, including the transferability of digital assets, the value of digital assets, the liquidity and market price of digital assets, and your ability to access marketplaces that trade digital assets.
Risks Relating to the Underlying Assets
The value of the Underlying Assets and, consequently, the value of an Investor’s Interests can go down as well as up.
Valuations are not guarantees of realizable price of an Underlying Asset and do not necessarily correlate to the price at which the Interests may be sold on the Platform or the PPEX ATS. The value of the Underlying Assets may be materially affected by a number of factors outside the control of the Company, including, any volatility in the economic markets, the condition of the Underlying Assets and physical matters arising from the state of their repair and condition.
Competition in the Asset Class from other business models could limit our share of the market.
With the continued increase in popularity of the Asset Class, we expect competition for Memorabilia Assets to intensify in the future. There is potentially significant competition for Underlying Assets in the Asset Class from a wide variety of market participants. While the majority of transactions in which we obtain Underlying Assets continues to be peer-to-peer with very limited public information, other market players such as dealers, trade fairs and auction houses may play an increasing role. Furthermore, the presence of corporations such as eBay or Amazon or direct to consumer players in the Asset Class will continue to increase the level of competition from non-traditional players.
This continually increasing level of competition may impact the liquidity of some or all of the Interests, as liquidity is, among other things, dependent on the Company acquiring attractive and desirable Underlying Assets. This helps ensure that there is an appetite of potential Investors for the Interests. In addition, there are companies that have developed business models similar to ours for comparable or other alternative asset classes.
The value of some Underlying Assets may depend on a prior user or association, the reputation or relational value of which is subject to changes in the general sentiment of the underlying fan base and other changes.
The value of an Underlying Asset may be subject to changes in the general sentiment of the underlying fan base. This is particularly prominent in sports memorabilia, but also holds true for memorabilia categories such as movie franchises, musicians, and others. For example, leagues such as the NBA, MLB, NHL and NFL have a long and reputable fan base. However, events, such as player strikes, general public appeal of a league or a particular sport, may have an impact on the associated Underlying Assets. For instance, the NHL strike of 1994-1995 caused a loss of fan interest. Upstart leagues such as the USFL in football may cause an early interest in memorabilia from that league but may lose interest from lack of success. Various forms of Memorabilia Assets go in and out of favor with collectors.
The value of a Memorabilia Asset is likely to be connected to its association with, a certain person or group or in connection with certain events (prior to or following the acquisition of the Underlying Asset by the Company). In the event that such person, group or event loses public affection, then this may adversely impact the value of the Memorabilia Asset and therefore, the Series of Interests that relate to such Underlying Asset. For example, San Francisco Giants’ outfielder Barry Bonds was on a career path to becoming a first-ballot Hall of Famer due to his home run records. At the turn of the century his game used memorabilia and cards were at a premium. However, steroid use and a poor public image not only put his Hall of Fame election in doubt but also damaged the value of his memorabilia. The same can also be said for a promising rookie whose career either ends prematurely due to injury or does not meet all the early expectations placed on them. There may be some loss of confidence if the producer of the
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Underlying Assets had been making false claims of organic or sustainable practices. Any false statements regarding practices of production, including the use of chemicals, may negatively impact the value of the Underlying Asset.
The value of some Underlying Assets may depend on the brand or the producer of the Underlying Asset, and the reputation of a brand or producer is subject to change.
The Underlying Assets of the Company consist of Memorabilia Assets from a very wide variety of manufacturers, many of which are still in operation today. The demand for the Underlying Assets, and therefore, each Series of Interests, may be influenced by the general perception of the Underlying Assets that manufacturers are producing today. In addition, the manufacturers’ business practices may result in the image and value of the Underlying Asset produced by certain manufacturers being damaged. This in turn may have a negative impact on the Underlying Assets made by such manufacturers and, in particular, the value of the Underlying Assets and, consequently, the value of the Series of Interests that relate to such Underlying Asset. For example, the reputation of a manufacturer of certain sporting equipment that is used by a prominent player may impact the collectability of such equipment, or the reputation of an Underlying Asset producer that experiences an acquisition or loss of perceived independence, may impact the collectability of Underlying Assets as part of a larger portfolio. There may also be instances where the production location for the Underlying Assets may have been affected by climatic or political events that limit the ability to produce the product at the same level.
Title, authenticity or infringement claims on an Underlying Asset can materially adversely affect its value.
There is no guarantee that an Underlying Asset will be free of any claims regarding title and authenticity (e.g., counterfeit or previously stolen items) even after verification through a third-party authenticator, or that such claims may arise after acquisition of an Underlying Asset by a Series of Interests. The Company may not have complete ownership history or records for an Underlying Asset. In the event of a title or authenticity claim against the Company, the Company may not have recourse against the Asset Seller or the benefit of insurance and the value of the Underlying Asset and the Series that relates to that Underlying Asset, may be diminished. Furthermore, the Company and the Underlying Asset could be adversely affected if a piece of memorabilia, such as a sports card, was found to have been created without all appropriate consents, such as consent from the athlete or league.
Third party liability may attach to an Underlying Asset and thereby reach the Series related thereto.
Each Series assumes all of the ownership risks attached to its Underlying Asset, including third party liability risks. Therefore, a Series may be liable to a third party for any loss or damages incurred by such third party in connection with the Series’ Underlying Asset. This would be a loss to the Series and, in turn, adversely affect the value of the Series and would negatively impact the ability of the Series to make distributions.
An Underlying Asset may be lost or damaged by causes beyond the Company’s control while being transported or when in storage or on display. Insurance may not cover all losses, and there can be no guarantee that insurance proceeds will be sufficient to pay the full market value of an Underlying Asset which has been damaged or lost which will result in a material and adverse effect in the value of the related Interests.
Any Underlying Asset may be lost or damaged by causes beyond the Company’s control when in storage or on display. There is also a possibility that an Underlying Asset could be lost or damaged at Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”). Any damage to an Underlying Asset or other liability incurred as a result of participation in these programs, including personal injury to participants, could adversely impact the value of the Underlying Asset or adversely increase the liabilities or Operating Expenses of its related Series of Interests. Further, when an Underlying Asset has been purchased, it will be necessary to transport it to the Asset Manager’s preferred storage location or as required to participate in Membership Experience Programs. An Underlying Asset may be lost or damaged in transit, and transportation, insurance or other expenses may be higher than anticipated due to the locations of particular events.
Although we intend for the Underlying Assets to be insured at replacement cost (subject to policy terms and conditions), in the event of any claims against such insurance policies, there can be no guarantee that any losses or costs will be reimbursed, that an Underlying Asset can be replaced on a like-for-like basis or that any insurance
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proceeds would be sufficient to pay the full market value (after paying for any outstanding liabilities including, but not limited to, any outstanding balances under Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations), if any, of the Interests. Insurance of any Underlying Asset may not cover all losses. There are certain types of losses, generally of a catastrophic nature, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, terrorism or acts of war that may be uninsurable or not economically insurable. Inflation, environmental considerations and other factors, including terrorism or acts of war, also might make insurance proceeds insufficient to repair or replace an asset if it is damaged or destroyed. Under such circumstances, the insurance proceeds received might not be adequate to restore a Series’ economic position with respect to its affected Underlying Asset. Furthermore, the Series related to such affected Underlying Assets would bear the expense of the payment of any deductible. Any uninsured loss could result in both loss of cash flow from, and a decrease in value of, the affected Underlying Asset and, consequently, the Series that relates to such Underlying Asset.
In addition, at a future date, the Manager may decide to expand the Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”) to include items where individual Investors or independent third parties may be able to become the caretaker of Underlying Assets for a certain period of time for an appropriate fee, assuming that the Manager believes that such models are expected to result in higher overall financial returns for all Investors in any Underlying Assets used in such models. The feasibility from an insurance, safety, technological and financial perspective of such models has not yet been analyzed but may significantly increase the risk profile and the chance for loss of or damage to any Underlying Asset if utilized in such models.
Digital assets in which we may invest are subject to risks of loss and theft that differ from physical assets.
Distributed ledgers are used to record transfers of ownership of digital assets, which are custodied, or “held,” in digital wallets, or “wallets,” and are solely represented by ledger balances and secured by cryptographic key pairs, a public key for transfers into the respective cryptographic wallet and a private key for accessing the subject cryptographic wallet and managing the digital assets held therein. Only the public key address will be generally exposed to the public on the respective distributed ledger. The associated private key is necessary to affect the sale or transfer of digital assets and is meant to be kept private.
As such, digital assets are vulnerable to loss. Particularly, if the Manager (or other custodian, as applicable) loses the key and is also unable to access a wallet via device-specific password, any digital assets held in such wallet will be permanently lost. While the Manager intends to employ commercially reasonable measures to prevent any such loss, there is no guarantee that such a loss will not occur.
Similarly, digital assets may also be as vulnerable to cyber theft as a traditional online brokerage account would be. In particular, if the Manager (or other custodian, as applicable) is hacked and any one or more of the private keys or the seed phrase are stolen, the thief could transfer the digital assets to its own account and/or sell such digital assets (as applicable). Further, while the Manager intends to employ commercially reasonable measures to prevent any such data breach, there is no guarantee that such a data breach will not occur or that if such a breach were to occur that it could be detected in time to prevent the unauthorized sale, transfer or use of the affected digital assets.
Digital asset transactions may be irreversible, and, accordingly, losses due to fraudulent or accidental transactions or technology failures in the Manager’s wallet may not be recoverable.
Digital assets are bearer assets, with whoever holds the asset being the owner. Accordingly, digital asset transactions may be irreversible, and the Manager may irreversibly lose an underlying digital asset in a variety of circumstances, including in connection with fraudulent or accidental transactions, technology failures in wallet software or cyber-security breaches. Losses due to fraudulent or accidental transactions may not be recoverable.
Ownership of underlying digital assets is recorded via blockchain technology, which may be the target of malicious cyberattacks or may contain exploitable flaws in its underlying code. Such vulnerabilities may result in security breaches or the loss, decline in value or theft of underlying digital assets.
Underlying digital assets rely on blockchain technology to operate and are therefore subject to a number of reliability and security risks attendant to blockchain and distributed ledger technology, including malicious attacks seeking to identify and exploit weaknesses in the software. Such attacks may materially and adversely affect the
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blockchain, which may in turn materially and adversely affect the transfer or storage of underlying digital assets. As a result of these and other risks of malicious attacks, there can be no assurances that the transfer or storage of digital Underlying Assets will be uninterrupted or fully secure. Any such interruption or security failure may result in impermissible transfers, decline in value or a complete loss of underlying digital assets.
We may be forced to sell Underlying Assets at inopportune times, resulting in lower returns available to Investors.
The Company may be forced to cause its various Series to sell one or more of the Underlying Assets (e.g., upon the bankruptcy of the Manager) and such a sale may occur at an inopportune time or at a lower value than when the Underlying Assets were first acquired or at a lower price than the aggregate of costs, fees and expenses used to purchase the Underlying Assets. In addition, there may be liabilities related to the Underlying Assets, including, but not limited to Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations on the balance sheet of any Series at the time of a forced sale, which would be paid off prior to Investors receiving any distributions from a sale. In such circumstances, the capital proceeds from any Underlying Asset and, therefore, the return available to Investors of the applicable Series may be lower than could have been obtained if the Series held the Underlying Asset and sold it at a later date.
Investors may not receive distributions or a return of capital.
The revenue of each Series is expected to be derived primarily from the use of its Underlying Asset in Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”) including “museum” style locations to visit assets and asset sponsorship models. Membership Experience Programs have not been proven with respect to the Company and there can be no assurance that Membership Experience Programs will generate sufficient proceeds to cover fees, costs and expenses with respect to any Series. In the event that the revenue generated in any given year does not cover the Operating Expenses of the applicable Series, the Manager or the Asset Manager may (a) pay such Operating Expenses and not seek reimbursement, (b) provide a loan to the Series in the form of an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation, on which the Manager or the Asset Manager may impose a reasonable rate of interest, and/or (c) cause additional Interests to be issued in the applicable Series in order to cover such additional amounts.
Any amount paid to the Manager or the Asset Manager in satisfaction of an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation would not be available to Investors as a distribution. In the event additional Interests in a Series are issued, Investors in such Series would be diluted and would receive a smaller portion of distributions from future Free Cash Flows, if any. Furthermore, if a Series or the Company is dissolved, there is no guarantee that the proceeds from liquidation will be sufficient to repay the Investors their initial investment or the market value, if any, of the Interests at the time of liquidation. See “Potentially high storage and insurance costs for the Underlying Assets may have a material adverse effect on the value of the Interests of the related Series” for further details on the risks of escalating costs and expenses of the Underlying Assets.
Market manipulation or overproduction may adversely affect the value of Underlying Assets.
Market manipulation may be a risk with respect to the Asset Class. For example, one trading card manufacturer was caught secretly producing examples of hard to find and valuable cards that were given to its executives. This loss of faith in the company led to a devaluation of the cards involved. Another example is that a modern football and baseball player is issued many uniforms over the course of a season. The more a team issues, the less exclusive said item becomes. Also, many players have exclusive contracts with outlets that sell the players game used uniforms and equipment. There is no way of knowing if a company or player is secretly hoarding items which might be “dumped” in the market at a later date. For certain sub-categories of the Asset Class, such as alcohol, there is a risk that assets similar or comparable to an alcohol-related Underlying Asset may have been sold at auction, at retail or on an exchange that sets a valuation that may not accurately represent the market. The traditional auction process for Memorabilia Assets depends on private investors, independent brokers and insider relationships. As a result, an investment in a Series of Interests may be highly illiquid. In addition, the pricing inefficiencies caused by the distribution system can afford an opportunity for collectors or third parties to stockpile Memorabilia Assets for eventual sale back into the market. Sudden changes in supply may impact market pricing of a particular Underlying Asset.
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Environmental damage could impact the value of an Underlying Asset which would result in a material and adverse effect in the value of the related Interests.
Improper storage may lead to the full or partial destruction of an Underlying Asset. For instance, trading cards, tickets, posters or other paper piece can be destroyed by exposure to water or moisture. Likewise, equipment such as a bat may warp, or a leather glove may grow mold due to exposure to the elements. Autographs that are signed with inferior writing instruments or rendered on an unstable substrate may fade or “bleed,” thereby reducing its value to collectors.
Some of the defects may not be initially visible or apparent, for example moisture in a frame, and may only become visible at a later date, at which point the value of the Underlying Asset and in turn the Series may be impacted.
The Asset Class demands specific requirements for proper long-term storage that take into account temperature, humidity, movement and exposure to sunlight (See “Description of the Business – Facilities” for additional information). For certain sub-categories of the Asset Class, such as alcohol, all of these factors can influence the aromas, aging process and overall integrity of the alcohol-related Underlying Assets. Exposure to water, extreme heat or cold can dramatically impact the quality of an alcohol-related Underlying Asset, for instance the bottle label can be destroyed by exposure to water or excessive moisture or the cork that maintains the quality and prevents oxygen from entering a bottle can become less reliable if exposed to the wrong environment.
Testing for environmental exposures targets the quality of the enclosure, the label and the bottles. The alcohol-related Underlying Asset can also be tested for excessive exposure to heat or cold and will be reflected in the quality relative to its age and known provenance. The chemistry of an alcohol-related Underlying Asset can be confirmed in testing but most environment impact testing is subject to expert tasting, unless smoke taint or other chemical exposures are a concern for the product. Specifically, for wine, use of testing methods such as a Coravin, diminishes the value of a bottle of wine by exposing it to outside influences. The Coravin wine tasting and preservation system uses a medical grade needle to inject Argon gas into a cork that then allows for a sample of wine to be removed from the bottle without exposing it to excessive oxygen by not having to open it at all. The use of a Coravin diminishes the value of the bottle by exposing it to outside influences. Similarly, testing methods such as carbon dating, can be expensive relative to the cost of an alcohol-related Underlying Asset and therefore could impact both the cash flow and value.
Potentially high storage and insurance costs for the Underlying Assets may have a material adverse effect on the value of the Interests of the related Series.
In order to protect and care for the Underlying Assets, the Manager must ensure adequate storage facilities, insurance coverage and, if required, maintenance work. The cost of care may vary from year to year depending on changes in the insurance rates for covering the Underlying Assets and changes in the cost of storage for the Underlying Assets, and if required, the amount of maintenance performed. It is anticipated that as the Company acquires more Underlying Assets, the Manager may be able to negotiate a discount on the costs of storage, insurance and maintenance due to economies of scale. These reductions are dependent on the Company acquiring a number of Underlying Assets and service providers being willing to negotiate volume discounts and, therefore, are not guaranteed.
If costs turn out to be higher than expected, this would impact the value of the Interests related to an Underlying Asset, the amount of distributions made to Investors holding the Interests, potential proceeds from a sale of the Underlying Asset (if ever), and any capital proceeds returned to Investors after paying for any outstanding liabilities, including, but not limited to, any outstanding balances under Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation. See “Investors may not receive distributions or a return of capital” for further details of the impact of these costs on returns to Investors.
Drinking windows for alcohol-related Underlying Assets may not align with the timing of Trading Windows or ultimate sale of an alcohol-related Underlying Asset.
Some alcohol-related Underlying Assets, such as bottles of wine or whiskey, are often valued in the open market or at auctions based on the drinking window attributed to it upon release to the market. Drinking windows are
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essentially a range of years when an alcohol-related Underlying Asset will be optimal for drinking. Drinking windows are highly subjective and are a function of the weather during the production season, the experience of the taster, as well as the environment during the tasting. Theoretically, a drinking window is applied to an alcohol-related Underlying Asset that is stored in ideal conditions and allowed to age in that environment. Variations in storage and the environment an alcohol-related Underlying Asset is exposed to can change the accuracy of a drinking window. Drinking windows are reviewed in the course of asset selection to determine relative value, but there can be no guarantee they are accurate or applicable to every alcohol-related Underlying Asset. As the drinking window closes, the alcohol, in particular wine, will start to lose the integration of its components including the distinct flavors and floral scents; the color, smell and taste will all reflect the closing of the drinking window. The color will start to appear brown, the nose will start to lose its characteristics and the flavor will eventually fade to a dusty, musty expression of its former self. A wine of a certain vintage will eventually become undrinkable, which will likely materially and adversely affect the value of an alcohol-related Underlying Asset of such a vintage.
There is no guarantee that digital assets will hold their value or increase in value, and you may lose the amount of your investment in a related Series in whole or in part.
Digital assets are highly speculative, and any return on an investment in a series holding a digital asset as its Underlying Asset is contingent upon numerous circumstances, many of which (including legal and regulatory conditions) are beyond our control. There is no assurance that Investors will realize any return on their investments or that their entire investment will not be lost.
In particular, digital assets are a new and relatively untested asset class. There is considerable uncertainty about their long-term viability, which could be affected by a variety of factors, including many market-based factors such as economic growth and others. In addition, the success of digital assets will depend on whether blockchain and other new technologies related to such assets are useful and economically viable over time.
The prices of digital assets are extremely volatile, and such volatility may have a material adverse effect on the value of digital Underlying Assets, the value of related Series and the amount of distributions made to Interest Holders.
The prices of digital assets have historically been subject to dramatic fluctuations and are highly volatile, and the market price of digital Underlying Assets may also be highly volatile, which in turn may result in a decline in value of the related Series and the amount of distributions made to Interests Holders of such Series. Several factors may influence the market price of digital Underlying Assets, including, but not limited to:
● the availability of an exchange or other trading platform for digital assets;
● general adoption of online digital asset exchanges and digital wallets that hold digital assets, the perception that the use and holding of digital assets as safe and secure and the regulatory restrictions on their use;
● changes in the software, software requirements or hardware requirements underlying any digital assets;
● interruptions in service from or failures of a major digital asset exchange on which digital assets are traded;
● investment and trading activities of large purchasers, including private and registered funds, that may directly or indirectly invest in digital assets;
● coordinated algorithmic behavior, including trading, by a large pool of small digital token holders;
● regulatory measures, if any, that affect the use or holding of digital assets;
● global or regional political, economic or financial events and situations; and
● expectations among participants that the value of digital assets will soon change.
In addition, decreases in the price of even a single other digital asset may cause volatility in the entire digital asset industry and may affect the value of other digital assets, including any digital Underlying Assets. For example, a security breach or any other incident or set of circumstances that affects purchaser or user confidence in a well-known digital asset may affect the industry as a whole and may also cause the price of other digital assets, including NFTs, to fluctuate.
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The value of digital art NFTs relies in part on the development, general acceptance and adoption and usage of blockchain assets, rather than solely on the digital artwork itself.
Digital art NFTs are a means to establish proof of ownership of digital art through cryptographic key pairs, the public key of the creator(s) or artist(s) who created the digital artwork and the private key of the holder representing a verified instance (whether unique or part of a series) of that digital artwork. The purchase of a digital art NFT gives the holder the right to hold, transfer and/or sell the NFT. The NFT does not itself include any physical manifestation of the digital art. The value of digital art NFTs is derived from the cryptographic record of ownership, rather than solely on the digital artwork itself; a digital artwork originated as an NFT (i.e., the actual file or files constituting the artwork of which ownership is represented by an NFT) may have no value absent the NFT, depending on what other rights were conveyed with the NFT, for example a copyright interest that could be transferred separate from the NFT. Thus, the value of the digital art NFT relies in part on the continued development, acceptance, adoption and usage of the applicable blockchain.
Underlying Assets may not be held long term.
The Company intends to cause each Series to hold its respective Underlying Asset for an extended period but may receive offers to purchase the Series’ Underlying Asset in its entirety. If the Advisory Board deems the sale to be generally beneficial to the majority of Series’ Interest Holders, the Underlying Asset may be liquidated, with proceeds of the sale distributed to its Series’ Interest Holders. Even though the Advisory Board deems the sale to be generally beneficial to the majority of Series’ Interest Holders, there might be unique circumstances where not all Series’ Interest Holders align with the Advisory Board’s decision.
Risks Related to Ownership of our Interests
Investors’ limited voting rights restrict their ability to affect the operations of the Company or a Series.
The Manager has a unilateral ability to amend the Operating Agreement and the allocation policy in certain circumstances without the consent of the Investors. The Investors only have limited voting rights in respect of the Series of Interests. Investors will therefore be subject to any amendments the Manager makes (if any) to the Operating Agreement and allocation policy and also any decision it takes in respect of the Company and the applicable Series, upon which the Investors do not get a right to vote. Investors may not necessarily agree with such amendments or decisions and such amendments or decisions may not be in the best interests of all of the Investors as a whole but only a limited number.
Furthermore, the Manager can only be removed as Manager of the Company and each Series in very limited circumstances, namely, following a non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction that the Manager committed fraud in connection with the Company or a Series of Interests. Investors would therefore not be able to remove the Manager merely because they did not agree, for example, with how the Manager was operating an Underlying Asset.
The Offering price for the Interests determined by us may not necessarily bear any relationship to established valuation criteria such as earnings, book value or assets that may be agreed to between purchasers and sellers in private transactions or that may prevail in the market if and when our Interests can be traded publicly.
The price of the Interests is a derivative result of our negotiations with Asset Sellers based upon various factors including prevailing market conditions, our future prospects and our capital structure, as well as certain expenses incurred in connection with the Offering and the acquisition of each Underlying Asset. These prices do not necessarily accurately reflect the actual value of the Interests or the price that may be realized upon disposition of the Interests.
The Manager has unlimited discretion to issue additional Interests in any one or more Series, which could be issued at a price lower than the original Offering price or for no consideration, and which could materially and adversely affect the value of Interests and result in dilution to Investors.
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Under our Operating Agreement, the Manager has the authority to cause the Company to issue Interests to Investors as well as to other persons for less than the original Offering prices (or for no consideration) and on such terms as the Manager may determine, subject to the terms of the Series Designation applicable to such Series of Interests. If additional Interests are issued in a particular Series, this would dilute the current value of the Interests of that Series held by existing Investors and the amount of any future distributions payable to such existing Investors. Further, any additional issuance of Interests of a Series could result in dilution of the holders of that Series. See “DILUTION.”
If a market ever develops for the Interests, the market price and trading volume of our Interests may be volatile.
If a market develops for the Interests, through the Platform or the PPEX ATS (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for additional information) or otherwise, the market price of the Interests could fluctuate significantly for many reasons, including reasons unrelated to our performance, any Underlying Asset or any Series, such as reports by industry analysts, Investor perceptions, or announcements by our competitors regarding their own performance, as well as general economic and industry conditions. For example, to the extent that other companies, whether large or small, within our industry experience declines in their share price, the value of Interests may decline as well.
In addition, fluctuations in operating results of a particular Series or the failure of operating results to meet the expectations of Investors may negatively impact the price of our securities. Operating results may fluctuate in the future due to a variety of factors that could negatively affect revenues or expenses in any particular reporting period, including vulnerability of our business to a general economic downturn; changes in the laws that affect our operations; competition; compensation related expenses; application of accounting standards; seasonality; and our ability to obtain and maintain all necessary government certifications or licenses to conduct our business.
Funds from purchasers accompanying subscriptions for the Interests will not accrue interest while in escrow.
The funds paid by a subscriber for Interests will be held in a non-interest-bearing escrow account until the admission of the subscriber as an Investor in the applicable Series, if such subscription is accepted. Purchasers will not have the use of such funds or receive interest thereon pending the completion of the Offering. No subscriptions will be accepted, and no Interests will be sold unless valid subscriptions for the Offering are received and accepted prior to the termination of the applicable Offering. It is also anticipated that subscriptions will not be accepted from prospective Investors located in states where the BOR is not registered as a broker-dealer. If we terminate an Offering prior to accepting a subscriber’s subscription, escrowed funds will be returned promptly, without interest or deduction, to the proposed Investor.
Any dispute in relation to the Operating Agreement is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, except where federal law requires that certain claims be brought in federal courts. Our Operating Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, provides for Investors to waive their right to a jury trial.
Each Investor will covenant and agree not to bring any claim in any venue other than the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or if required by federal law, a Federal court of the United States, as in the case of claims brought under the Exchange Act. Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the exclusive forum provision will not apply to suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or any other claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Furthermore, Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the exclusive forum provisions will not apply to suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or any other claim for which the federal and state courts have concurrent jurisdiction, and Investors will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.
If an Interest Holder were to bring a claim against the Company or the Manager pursuant to the Operating Agreement and such claim was governed by state law, it would have to bring such claim in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Our Operating Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and subject to limited
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exceptions, provides for Investors to consent to exclusive jurisdiction of the Delaware Court of Chancery and for a waiver of the right to a trial by jury, if such waiver is allowed by the court where the claim is brought.
If we opposed a jury trial demand based on the waiver, the court would determine whether the waiver was enforceable based on the facts and circumstances of that case in accordance with the applicable state and federal law. To our knowledge, the enforceability of a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver in connection with claims arising under the federal securities laws has not been finally adjudicated by the United States Supreme Court. However, we believe that a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver provision is generally enforceable, including under the laws of the State of Delaware, which govern our Operating Agreement, by a federal or state court in the State of Delaware, which has exclusive jurisdiction over matters arising under the Operating Agreement. In determining whether to enforce a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver provision, courts will generally consider whether a party knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily waived the right to a jury trial.
We believe that this is the case with respect to our Operating Agreement and our Interests. It is advisable that you consult legal counsel regarding the jury waiver provision before entering into the Operating Agreement. Nevertheless, if this jury trial waiver provision is not permitted by applicable law, an action could proceed under the terms of the Operating Agreement with a jury trial. No condition, stipulation or provision of the Operating Agreement or our Interests serves as a waiver by any Investor or beneficial owner of our Interests or by us of compliance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Additionally, the Company does not believe that claims under the federal securities laws shall be subject to the jury trial waiver provision, and the Company believes that the provision does not impact the rights of any Investor or beneficial owner of our Interests to bring claims under the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations thereunder.
These provisions may have the effect of limiting the ability of Investors to bring a legal claim against us due to geographic limitations and may limit an Investor’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us. Furthermore, waiver of a trial by jury may disadvantage an Investor to the extent a judge might be less likely than a jury to resolve an action in the Investor’s favor. Further, if a court were to find this exclusive forum provision inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, an action or proceeding against us, then we may incur additional costs associated with resolving these matters in other jurisdictions, which could materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition.
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POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
We have identified the following conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with the Interests, in particular, in relation to the Company, the Asset Manager, the Manager and the Underlying Assets. The conflicts of interest described in this section should not be considered as an exhaustive list of the conflicts of interest that prospective Investors should consider before investing in the Interests.
Operating Agreement reduces or eliminates duties (including fiduciary duties) of the Manager.
Our Operating Agreement provides that the Manager, in exercising its rights in its capacity as the Manager, will be entitled to consider only such interests and factors as it desires, including its own interests, and will have no duty or obligation (fiduciary or otherwise) to give any consideration to any interest of or factors affecting us or any of our Investors and will not be subject to any different standards imposed by our Operating Agreement, the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act or under any other law, rule or regulation or in equity. These modifications of fiduciary duties are expressly permitted by Delaware law.
Lack of conflicts of interest policy.
The Company, the Manager and their affiliates will try to balance the Company’s interests with their own. However, to the extent that such parties take actions that are more favorable to other entities than the Company, these actions could have a negative impact on the Company’s financial performance and, consequently, on distributions to Investors and the value of the Interests. The Company has not adopted, and does not intend to adopt in the future, either a conflicts of interest policy or a conflicts resolution policy.
Payments from the Company to the Manager, the Asset Manager and their respective employees or affiliates.
The Manager and the Asset Manager will engage with, on behalf of the Company, a number of brokers, dealers, Asset Sellers, insurance companies, storage and maintenance providers and other service providers and thus may receive in-kind discounts, for example, free shipping or servicing. In such circumstances, it is likely that these in-kind discounts may be retained for the benefit of the Manager or the Asset Manager and not the Company or may apply disproportionately to other Series of Interests. The Manager or the Asset Manager may be incentivized to choose a broker, dealer or Asset Seller based on the benefits they are to receive, or all Series of Interests collectively are to receive rather than that which is best for a particular Series of Interests.
Members of the expert network and the Advisory Board are often dealers and brokers within the Asset Class themselves and therefore will be incentivized to sell the Company their own Underlying Assets at potentially inflated market prices. In certain cases, a member of the Advisory Board could be the Asset Seller and could receive an identification fee for originally locating the asset.
An Asset Seller may be issued Interests in a Series as part of total purchase consideration to the Asset Seller and in such circumstances the Asset Seller may benefit from the Manager’s advice, along with the potential for returns without incurring fees to manage the asset.
Members of the expert network and the Advisory Board may also be Investors, in particular, if they are holding Interests acquired as part of a sale of an Underlying Asset (i.e., as they were the Investor). They may therefore promote their own self-interests when providing advice to the Manager or the Asset Manager regarding an Underlying Asset (e.g., by encouraging the liquidation of such Underlying Asset so they can receive a return in their capacity as an Investor).
In the event that the Operating Expenses exceed the revenue from an Underlying Asset and any cash reserves, the Manager has the option to cause the Series to incur an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation to cover such excess. As interest may be payable on such loan, the Manager may be incentivized to cause the Series to which the Underlying Asset relates, to incur an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation to pay Operating Expenses rather than look elsewhere for additional sources of income or to repay any outstanding Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation as soon as possible rather than make distributions to Investors. The Manager may also
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choose to issue additional Interests to pay for Operating Expenses instead of causing the Company to incur an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation, even if any interest payable by a particular Series on any Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation may be economically more beneficial to Interest Holders of that Series than the dilution incurred from the issuance of additional Interests.
The Manager determines the timing and amount of distributions made to Investors from Free Cash Flow of a particular Series. As a consequence, the Manager also determines the timing and amount of payments made to the Asset Manager, since payments to the Asset Manager are only made if distributions of Free Cash Flow are made to the Investors. Since an affiliate of the Manager has been appointed the Asset Manager, the Manager may thus be incentivized to make distributions of Free Cash Flow more frequently and in greater quantities rather than leaving excess Free Cash Flow on the balance sheet of a particular Series to cover future Operating Expenses, which may be more beneficial to a particular Series.
Potential future brokerage activity.
The Asset Manager or an affiliate may, in the future, register with the Commission as a broker-dealer in order to be able to facilitate liquidity in the Interests via the Platform or the PPEX ATS. The Asset Manager, or its affiliate, may be entitled to receive fees based on volume of trading and volatility of the Interests on the Platform and such fees may be in excess of what Rally Holdings receives as the Asset Manager, via the Management Fee, or the appreciation in the Interests it holds in each Series of Interests. Although an increased volume of trading and volatility will benefit Investors as it will assist in creating a market for those wishing to transfer their Interests, there is the potential that there is a divergence of interests between the Asset Manager and those Investors. For example, if an Underlying Asset does not appreciate in value, this will impact the price of the Interests, but may not adversely affect the profitability related to the brokerage activities of the Asset Manager or its affiliate (i.e., the Asset Manager or its affiliate would collect brokerage fees whether the price of the Underlying Asset increases or decreases).
Ownership of multiple Series of Interests.
The Manager or its affiliates will acquire Interests in each Series of Interests for their own accounts. While the Manager or its affiliates do not currently intend to transfer these Interests prior to the liquidation of an Underlying Asset, in the future, they may, from time to time, transfer these Interests, either directly or through brokers, via the Platform or otherwise, subject to the restrictions of applicable securities laws and filing any necessary amendment to this Offering Circular. Depending on the timing of the transfers, this could impact the Interests held by the Investors (e.g., driving price down because of supply and demand and over availability of Interests). This ownership in each of the Series of Interests may result in a conflict of interest between the Manager or its affiliates and the Investors who only hold one or certain Series of Interests (e.g., the Manager or its affiliates, once registered as a broker-dealer with the Commission, may disproportionately market or promote a certain Series of Interests, in particular, where they are a significant owner, so that there will be more demand and an increase in the price of such Series of Interests).
Allocations of income and expenses as between Series of Interests.
The Manager may appoint a service provider to service the entire collection of the Underlying Assets (e.g., for insurance, storage, maintenance or media material creation). Although appointing one service provider may reduce cost due to economies of scale, such service provider may not necessarily be the most appropriate for a particular Underlying Asset (e.g., it may have more experience in servicing a certain class of memorabilia even though the Company will own many different kinds of memorabilia). In such circumstances, the Manager would be conflicted from acting in the best interests of the Underlying Assets as a whole or those of one particular Underlying Asset.
There may be situations when it is challenging or impossible to accurately allocate income, costs and expenses to a specific Series of Interests and certain Series of Interests may get a disproportionate percentage of the cost or income, as applicable. In such circumstances, the Manager would be conflicted from acting in the best interests of the Company as a whole or the individual Series. While we presently intend to allocate expenses as described in “Description of the Business – Allocations of Expenses,” the Manager has the right to change this allocation policy at any time without further notice to Investors.
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Conflicting interests of the Manager, the Asset Manager and the Investors.
The Manager or its affiliates are obligated to purchase a minimum of 1% of Interests of all Offerings, at the same terms as all other Investors. However, the Manager may, in its sole discretion, acquire additional Interests, at the same terms as all other Investors. If there is a lack of demand for Interests in a particular Series during such Series’ initial Offering, the Manager in its sole discretion may acquire additional Interests (at the same terms as all other Investors) in order for an Offering for such Series of Interests to have a Closing. The Manager or its affiliates have in the past “topped-off” an Offering of Series of Interests so that a Closing with regards to such Offering could occur. The Manager will engage in such activity in the future if it reasonably believes such activity to be in the best interests of Investors or potential Investors. Such activity may result in a reduced level of liquidity in the secondary trading market for any Series in which it makes such a decision.
The Manager, the Asset Manager or the Platform may receive sponsorship from Memorabilia Asset service providers to assist with the servicing of certain Underlying Assets. In the event that sponsorship is not obtained for the servicing of an Underlying Asset, the Investors who hold Interests connected to the Underlying Asset requiring servicing would bear the cost of the fees. The Manager or the Asset Manager may in these circumstances, decide to carry out a different standard of service on the Underlying Asset to preserve the expenses which arise to the Investors and therefore, the amount of Management Fee the Asset Manager receives. The Manager or the Asset Manager may also choose to use certain service providers because they get benefits from giving them business, which do not accrue to the Investors.
The Manager will determine whether to liquidate a particular Underlying Asset, should an offer to acquire full ownership of the Underlying Asset be received. As the Asset Manager or an affiliate, once registered as a broker-dealer with the Commission, will receive fees on the trading volume in the Interests connected with an Underlying Asset, they may be incentivized not to realize such Underlying Assets even though Investors may prefer to receive the gains from any appreciation in value of such Underlying Asset. Furthermore, when determining to liquidate an Underlying Asset, the Manager will do so considering all of the circumstances at the time, which may include the preferences of the Interest Holders of the related Series as expressed by the nonbinding voting results of a poll of such Interest Holders on the question whether to sell the Underlying Asset. The Manager may decide to sell such Underlying Asset for a price that is in the best interests of a substantial majority but not all of the Investors.
The Manager may be incentivized to use more popular Memorabilia Assets at Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”), as this may generate higher Free Cash Flow to be distributed to the Asset Manager, an affiliate of the Manager, and Investors in the Series associated with that particular Underlying Asset. In turn, certain Underlying Assets may generate lower distributions than the Underlying Assets of other Series of Interests. The use of Underlying Assets at the Membership Experience Programs could increase the risk of the Underlying Asset getting damaged and could impact the value of the Underlying Asset and, as a result, the value of the related Series of Interests. The Manager may therefore be conflicted when determining whether to use the Underlying Assets at the Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”) to generate revenue or limit the potential of damage being caused to them. Furthermore, the Manager may be incentivized to utilize Memorabilia Assets that help popularize the Interests via the Platform or general participation or membership in the Platform, which means of utilization may generate lower immediate returns than other potential utilization strategies.
The Manager has the ability to unilaterally amend the Operating Agreement and allocation policy. As the Manager is party, or subject, to these documents, it may be incentivized to amend them in a manner that is beneficial to it as Manager of the Company or any Series or may amend it in a way that is not beneficial for all Investors. In addition, the Operating Agreement seeks to limit the fiduciary duties that the Manager owes to its Investors. Therefore, the Manager is permitted to act in its own best interests rather than the best interests of the Investors. See “Description of the Interests Offered” for more information.
Manager’s Fees and Compensation
None of the compensation set forth under “Compensation of the Manager” was determined by arms’ length negotiations. Investors must rely upon the duties of the Manager of good faith and fair dealing to protect their interests, as qualified by the Operating Agreement. While the Manager believes that the consideration is fair for the
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work being performed, there can be no assurance made that the compensation payable to the Manager will reflect the true market value of its services.
Fees for arranging events or monetization in addition to the Management Fee.
As the Manager or its affiliates will acquire a percentage of each Series of Interests, it may be incentivized to attempt to generate more earnings with those Underlying Assets owned by those Series of Interests in which it holds a higher stake.
Any profits generated from the Platform (e.g., through advertising) and from issuing additional Interests in Underlying Assets on the Platform will be for the benefit of the Manager and Asset Manager (e.g. more Sourcing Fees). In order to increase its revenue stream, the Manager may therefore be incentivized to issue additional Series of Interests and acquire more Underlying Assets rather than focus on monetizing any Underlying Assets already held by existing Series of Interests.
Conflicts between the Advisory Board and the Company.
The Operating Agreement of the Company provides that the resolution of any conflict of interest approved by the Advisory Board shall be deemed fair and reasonable to the Company and the Members and not a breach of any duty at law, in equity or otherwise. As part of the remuneration package for Advisory Board members, they may receive an ownership stake in the Manager. This may incentivize the Advisory Board members to make decisions in relation to the Underlying Assets that benefit the Manager rather than the Company.
As a number of the Advisory Board members are in the Memorabilia Asset industry, they may seek to sell Underlying Assets to, acquire Underlying Assets from, or service Underlying Assets owed by, the Company.
Lack of separate counsel for Rally Entities and their respective affiliates.
The counsel of the Company (“Legal Counsel”) is also counsel to the Rally Entities, which include other series LLC entities of Rally Holdings and other Series of Interests. Because Legal Counsel represents both the Company and the Rally Entities, certain conflicts of interest exist and may arise. To the extent that an irreconcilable conflict develops between the Company and any of the Rally Entities, Legal Counsel may represent one or more of the Rally Entities and not the Company or the Series. Legal Counsel may, in the future, render services to the Company or the Rally Entities with respect to activities relating to the Company as well as other unrelated activities. Legal Counsel is not representing any prospective Investors of any Series of Interests in connection with any Offering and will not be representing the members of the Company other than the Manager and Rally Holdings, although the prospective Investors may rely on the opinion of legality of Legal Counsel provided at Exhibit 12.1. Prospective Investors are advised to consult their own independent counsel with respect to the other legal and tax implications of an investment in any Series.
Our affiliates’ interests in other Rally Entities.
The officers and directors of Rally Holdings, which is the sole member of the Manager and serves as the Asset Manager for the Company, are also officers and directors and/or key professionals of other Rally Entities. These persons have legal obligations with respect to those entities that are similar to their obligations to us. As a result of their interests in other Rally Entities, their obligations to other Investors and the fact that they engage in and will continue to engage in other business activities on behalf of themselves and others, they will face conflicts of interest in allocating their time among us and other Rally Entities and other business activities in which they are involved. Rally Holdings currently serves as the Asset Manager for multiple entities with similar strategies, including two series limited liability companies with similar businesses: RSE Collection, LLC, which commenced principal operations in 2017 and primarily operates in the collectible automobile asset class, and RSE Innovation, LLC, which commenced principal operations in 2021 and primarily operates in the intangible asset class. These separate entities all require the time and consideration of Rally Holdings and affiliates, potentially resulting in an unequal division of resources to all Rally Entities. However, we believe that RSE Holdings have sufficient professionals to fully discharge their responsibilities to the Rally Entities for which they work.
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Dilution means a reduction in value, control or earnings of the Interests the Investor owns. There will be no dilution to any Investors associated with any Offering. However, from time to time, additional Interests in the Series offered under this Offering Circular may be issued in order to raise capital to cover the applicable Series’ ongoing Operating Expenses, which may result in dilution of the Interests of the then-current Investors. See “Description of the Business – Operating Expenses” for further details.
The Manager or its affiliates must acquire a minimum of 1% of the Interests in connection with any Offering, however, the Manager, in its sole discretion, may acquire greater than 1% of the Interests in any Offering. In all circumstances, the Manager or its affiliated purchaser will pay the price per Interest offered to all other potential Investors hereunder.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION AND SUBSCRIPTION PROCEDURE
Plan of Distribution
We are managed by RSE Archive Manager, LLC (which we refer to as the Manager), a single-member Delaware limited liability company owned by Rally Holdings LLC (which we refer to as the Asset Manager). The Asset Manager also owns and operates a mobile app-based and web browser-based investment Platform, through which Investors may indirectly invest, through a Series of the Company’s Interests, in Underlying Asset opportunities that have been historically difficult to access for many market participants. Through the use of the Platform, Investors can browse and screen the potential investments and sign legal documents electronically. We intend for the sales of the Interests to occur principally through the Platform. However, since January 1, 2021, the Company has offered, and may continue to offer, directly to certain Investors a significant portion of the Interests in any given Series without the aid of the Platform and prior to the Platform-based Offering. In addition, within two calendar days of the qualification date of an Offering, the Company may sell some of the Interests on a limited basis. None of the Rally Entities is a member firm of FINRA, and no person associated with us will be deemed to be a broker solely by reason of his or her participation in the sale of the Interests.
The sale of the Interests is being facilitated by the BOR, which is a registered broker-dealer under the Exchange Act and member of FINRA. The BOR is registered in each state where the offer and sales of the Interests will occur. Interests may not be offered or sold in states where the BOR is not registered as a broker-dealer.
With respect to the Interests:
-The Company is the entity which issues membership Interests in each Series of the Company;
-The Asset Manager owns and operates the Platform, through which membership Interests are offered under Tier 2 of Regulation A under the Securities Act pursuant to this Offering Circular, and, in its capacity as Asset Manager, provides services with respect to the selection, acquisition, ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the Underlying Assets;
-The Manager operates each Series of Interests following the Closing of the Offering for that Series; and
-The BOR, which is a registered broker-dealer, acts as the broker of record and facilitates the sale of the Interests while providing certain other Investor verification and regulatory services. For the avoidance of doubt, the BOR is not an underwriter or placement agent in connection with the Offering. The BOR does not purchase or solicit purchases of, or make any recommendations regarding, the Interests to prospective Investors.
Neither the BOR nor any other entity receives a finder’s fee or any underwriting or placement agent discounts or commissions in relation to any Offering of Interests.
Each of the Offerings is being conducted under Regulation A under the Securities Act and therefore, only offered and sold to “qualified purchasers.” For further details on the suitability requirements an Investor must meet in order to participate in these Offerings, see “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure – Investor Suitability Standards.” As a Tier 2 Offering pursuant to Regulation A under the Securities Act, these Offerings will be exempt from state law Blue Sky registration requirements, subject to meeting certain state filing requirements and complying with certain antifraud provisions.
The initial Offering price for each Series of Interests is equal to the aggregate of (i) the purchase price of the applicable Underlying Asset, (ii) the Brokerage Fee, (iii) Offering Expenses, (iv) the Acquisition Expenses, and (v) the Sourcing Fee (in each case as described below) divided by the number of membership Interests sold in each Offering. The initial Offering price for a particular Series is a fixed price and will not vary based on demand by Investors or potential Investors.
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The Plan of Distribution table below represents Offerings with a Closing as of November 30, 2021 and represents actual amounts on its respective Closing date.
Series | Cash on Balance Sheet | Purchase Price | Brokerage Fee | Offering Expenses | Acquisition Expenses | Sourcing Fee | Total Offering Price | Purchase Price Per Interest | Number of Interests |
#52MANTLE | $1,600 | $125,000 | $1,320 | $990 | $0 | $3,090 | $132,000 | $132.00 | 1,000 |
#71MAYS (1) | $1,600 | $52,500 | $570 | $500 | $0 | $1,830 | $57,000 | $28.50 | 2,000 |
#RLEXPEPSI | $300 | $16,800 | $178 | $500 | $0 | $22 | $17,800 | $8.90 | 2,000 |
#10COBB | $1,545 | $35,000 | $390 | $500 | $55 | $1,510 | $39,000 | $39.00 | 1,000 |
#POTTER | $1,150 | $65,000 | $720 | $540 | $5,100 | ($510) | $72,000 | $24.00 | 3,000 |
#TWOCITIES | $1,495 | $12,000 | $145 | $500 | $305 | $55 | $14,500 | $72.50 | 200 |
#FROST | $1,695 | $10,000 | $135 | $500 | $305 | $865 | $13,500 | $67.50 | 200 |
#BIRKINBLEU | $1,250 | $55,500 | $580 | $500 | $0 | $170 | $58,000 | $58.00 | 1,000 |
#SMURF | $1,250 | $29,500 | $345 | $500 | $0 | $2,905 | $34,500 | $17.25 | 2,000 |
#70RLEX | $1,200 | $17,900 | $200 | $500 | $150 | $50 | $20,000 | $20.00 | 1,000 |
#EINSTEIN | $1,750 | $11,000 | $145 | $500 | $250 | $855 | $14,500 | $7.25 | 2,000 |
#HONUS (1) | $5,300 | $500,028 | $5,200 | $3,900 | $0 | $5,572 | $520,000 | $52.00 | 10,000 |
#75ALI | $1,050 | $44,000 | $460 | $500 | $0 | ($10) | $46,000 | $46.00 | 1,000 |
#88JORDAN | $1,003 | $20,000 | $220 | $500 | $47 | $230 | $22,000 | $11.00 | 2,000 |
#BIRKINBOR | $1,203 | $50,000 | $525 | $500 | $47 | $225 | $52,500 | $26.25 | 2,000 |
#33RUTH | $1,003 | $74,000 | $770 | $578 | $47 | $603 | $77,000 | $38.50 | 2,000 |
#SPIDER1 | $1,003 | $20,000 | $220 | $500 | $47 | $230 | $22,000 | $22.00 | 1,000 |
#BATMAN3 | $1,003 | $75,000 | $780 | $585 | $47 | $585 | $78,000 | $78.00 | 1,000 |
#ULYSSES | $1,950 | $22,000 | $255 | $500 | $100 | $695 | $25,500 | $51.00 | 500 |
#ROOSEVELT | $400 | $17,000 | $195 | $500 | $397 | $1,008 | $19,500 | $19.50 | 1,000 |
#56MANTLE | $1,050 | $9,000 | $100 | $500 | $0 | ($650) | $10,000 | $1.00 | 10,000 |
#AGHOWL | $1,703 | $15,500 | $190 | $500 | $297 | $810 | $19,000 | $38.00 | 500 |
#18ZION | $650 | $13,500 | $150 | $500 | $0 | $200 | $15,000 | $30.00 | 500 |
#SNOOPY | $800 | $24,000 | $255 | $500 | $0 | ($55) | $25,500 | $12.75 | 2,000 |
#APOLLO11 | $1,050 | $30,000 | $320 | $500 | $0 | $130 | $32,000 | $32.00 | 1,000 |
#24RUTHBAT | $1,003 | $250,000 | $2,550 | $1,913 | $47 | ($513) | $255,000 | $85.00 | 3,000 |
#YOKO | $1,750 | $12,500 | $160 | $500 | $250 | $840 | $16,000 | $80.00 | 200 |
#RUTHBALL1 | $700 | $27,000 | $290 | $500 | $0 | $510 | $29,000 | $14.50 | 2,000 |
#HIMALAYA | $1,203 | $130,000 | $1,400 | $1,050 | $47 | $6,300 | $140,000 | $70.00 | 2,000 |
#38DIMAGGIO | $600 | $20,000 | $220 | $500 | $0 | $680 | $22,000 | $22.00 | 1,000 |
#55CLEMENTE | $600 | $36,000 | $380 | $500 | $0 | $520 | $38,000 | $38.00 | 1,000 |
#LOTR | $563 | $27,500 | $290 | $500 | $137 | $10 | $29,000 | $29.00 | 1,000 |
#CATCHER | $213 | $11,500 | $125 | $500 | $137 | $25 | $12,500 | $25.00 | 500 |
#BOND1 | $463 | $37,000 | $390 | $500 | $137 | $510 | $39,000 | $39.00 | 1,000 |
#SUPER21 | $300 | $7,000 | $85 | $500 | $0 | $615 | $8,500 | $1.00 | 8,500 |
#BATMAN1 | $534 | $68,500 | $710 | $533 | $66 | $658 | $71,000 | $71.00 | 1,000 |
#BIRKINTAN | $700 | $25,000 | $280 | $500 | $0 | $1,520 | $28,000 | $28.00 | 1,000 |
#GMTBLACK1 | $634 | $25,000 | $280 | $500 | $66 | $1,520 | $28,000 | $28.00 | 1,000 |
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#61JFK | $334 | $16,250 | $230 | $500 | $166 | $5,520 | $23,000 | $11.50 | 2,000 |
#POKEMON1 | $534 | $118,000 | $1,250 | $938 | $66 | $4,213 | $125,000 | $25.00 | 5,000 |
#LINCOLN | $634 | $64,000 | $800 | $600 | $66 | $13,900 | $80,000 | $20.00 | 4,000 |
#STARWARS1 | $269 | $10,000 | $120 | $500 | $131 | $980 | $12,000 | $1.00 | 12,000 |
#68MAYS | $520 | $32,000 | $390 | $500 | $80 | $5,510 | $39,000 | $19.50 | 2,000 |
#56TEDWILL | $520 | $80,000 | $900 | $675 | $80 | $7,825 | $90,000 | $45.00 | 2,000 |
#CAPTAIN3 | $100 | $35,500 | $370 | $500 | $66 | $464 | $37,000 | $37.00 | 1,000 |
#51MANTLE | $520 | $29,500 | $340 | $500 | $80 | $3,060 | $34,000 | $17.00 | 2,000 |
#CHURCHILL | $220 | $6,500 | $75 | $500 | $180 | $25 | $7,500 | $1.00 | 7,500 |
#SHKSPR4 | $400 | $105,000 | $1,150 | $863 | $305 | $7,282 | $115,000 | $115.00 | 1,000 |
#03KOBE | $460 | $44,000 | $500 | $500 | $140 | $4,400 | $50,000 | $8.00 | 6,250 |
#03LEBRON | $520 | $25,000 | $340 | $500 | $80 | $7,560 | $34,000 | $17.00 | 2,000 |
#03JORDAN | $520 | $33,000 | $410 | $500 | $80 | $6,490 | $41,000 | $20.50 | 2,000 |
#39TEDWILL | $600 | $27,750 | $280 | $500 | $0 | ($1,130) | $28,000 | $5.00 | 5,600 |
#94JETER | $460 | $39,000 | $450 | $500 | $140 | $4,450 | $45,000 | $45.00 | 1,000 |
#2020TOPPS (1) | $150 | $98,000 | $1,000 | $750 | $0 | $100 | $100,000 | $10.00 | 10,000 |
#TOS39 | $460 | $120,000 | $1,350 | $1,013 | $140 | $12,038 | $135,000 | $45.00 | 3,000 |
#05LATOUR | $600 | $7,442 | $98 | $500 | $0 | $1,161 | $9,800 | $9.80 | 1,000 |
#16SCREAG | $600 | $31,944 | $390 | $500 | $0 | $5,566 | $39,000 | $39.00 | 1,000 |
#14DRC | $600 | $45,980 | $540 | $500 | $0 | $6,380 | $54,000 | $54.00 | 1,000 |
#86RICE | $460 | $20,000 | $230 | $500 | $140 | $1,670 | $23,000 | $1.00 | 23,000 |
#57MANTLE | $400 | $8,000 | $80 | $500 | $202 | ($1,182) | $8,000 | $1.00 | 8,000 |
#FAUBOURG | $560 | $115,000 | $1,500 | $1,125 | $140 | $31,675 | $150,000 | $75.00 | 2,000 |
#SOBLACK | $520 | $50,000 | $560 | $500 | $333 | $4,087 | $56,000 | $56.00 | 1,000 |
#GATSBY | $520 | $185,000 | $2,000 | $1,500 | $180 | $10,800 | $200,000 | $50.00 | 4,000 |
#93DAYTONA | $600 | $37,000 | $420 | $500 | $0 | $3,480 | $42,000 | $21.00 | 2,000 |
#09TROUT | $400 | $225,000 | $2,250 | $1,688 | $202 | ($4,540) | $225,000 | $20.00 | 11,250 |
#57STARR | $400 | $8,000 | $80 | $500 | $202 | ($1,182) | $8,000 | $1.00 | 8,000 |
#03KOBE2 | $400 | $21,000 | $230 | $500 | $229 | $641 | $23,000 | $4.00 | 5,750 |
#JOBSMAC | $400 | $35,000 | $500 | $500 | $432 | $13,168 | $50,000 | $10.00 | 5,000 |
#16PETRUS | $430 | $38,236 | $450 | $500 | $170 | $5,214 | $45,000 | $5.00 | 9,000 |
#ALICE | $520 | $9,200 | $120 | $500 | $180 | $1,480 | $12,000 | $1.00 | 12,000 |
#SPIDER10 | $400 | $18,000 | $210 | $500 | $202 | $1,688 | $21,000 | $5.00 | 4,200 |
#62MANTLE | $460 | $132,000 | $1,500 | $1,125 | $140 | $14,775 | $150,000 | $25.00 | 6,000 |
#BATMAN6 | $320 | $23,500 | $270 | $500 | $80 | $2,330 | $27,000 | $13.50 | 2,000 |
#CLEMENTE2 | $400 | $60,000 | $700 | $525 | $202 | $8,173 | $70,000 | $35.00 | 2,000 |
#79STELLA | $600 | $61,500 | $690 | $518 | $0 | $5,693 | $69,000 | $5.00 | 13,800 |
#TKAM | $534 | $28,500 | $320 | $500 | $166 | $1,980 | $32,000 | $16.00 | 2,000 |
#DIMAGGIO2 | $321 | $17,625 | $210 | $500 | $308 | $2,036 | $21,000 | $10.50 | 2,000 |
#13BEAUX | $400 | $21,877 | $255 | $500 | $344 | $2,124 | $25,500 | $5.00 | 5,100 |
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#ANMLFARM | $100 | $8,700 | $100 | $500 | $166 | $434 | $10,000 | $10.00 | 1,000 |
#NASA1 | $300 | $250,000 | $3,000 | $2,250 | $4,687 | $39,763 | $300,000 | $30.00 | 10,000 |
#00BRADY | $339 | $35,123 | $450 | $500 | $289 | $8,298 | $45,000 | $12.00 | 3,750 |
#85NES | $400 | $26,000 | $320 | $500 | $459 | $4,321 | $32,000 | $4.00 | 8,000 |
#JUSTICE1 | $400 | $190,000 | $2,150 | $1,613 | $202 | $20,635 | $215,000 | $43.00 | 5,000 |
#69KAREEM | $339 | $23,200 | $275 | $500 | $289 | $2,896 | $27,500 | $11.00 | 2,500 |
#59JFK | $400 | $23,000 | $260 | $500 | $302 | $1,538 | $26,000 | $13.00 | 2,000 |
#04LEBRON | $400 | $44,000 | $500 | $500 | $229 | $4,371 | $50,000 | $10.00 | 5,000 |
#85JORDAN | $600 | $240,000 | $2,500 | $1,875 | $0 | $5,025 | $250,000 | $25.00 | 10,000 |
#GOLDENEYE | $326 | $22,800 | $250 | $500 | $316 | $808 | $25,000 | $5.00 | 5,000 |
#MOONSHOE | $420 | $150,000 | $1,800 | $1,350 | $180 | $26,250 | $180,000 | $10.00 | 18,000 |
#03LEBRON2 | $320 | $90,100 | $1,000 | $750 | $307 | $7,523 | $100,000 | $20.00 | 5,000 |
#GRAPES | $400 | $31,000 | $390 | $500 | $302 | $6,408 | $39,000 | $19.50 | 2,000 |
#34GEHRIG | $339 | $29,676 | $350 | $500 | $289 | $3,845 | $35,000 | $7.00 | 5,000 |
#98KANGA | $420 | $150,000 | $1,700 | $1,275 | $180 | $16,425 | $170,000 | $8.00 | 21,250 |
#06BRM | $400 | $15,720 | $185 | $500 | $344 | $1,351 | $18,500 | $10.00 | 1,850 |
#DUNE | $460 | $10,500 | $133 | $500 | $240 | $1,418 | $13,250 | $13.25 | 1,000 |
#86FLEER | $805 | $146,400 | $1,650 | $1,238 | $242 | $14,666 | $165,000 | $10.00 | 16,500 |
#WILDGUN | $400 | $24,000 | $280 | $500 | $229 | $2,591 | $28,000 | $7.00 | 4,000 |
#13GIANNIS | $320 | $19,600 | $250 | $500 | $307 | $4,023 | $25,000 | $5.00 | 5,000 |
#04MESSI | $805 | $39,600 | $450 | $500 | $242 | $3,403 | $45,000 | $5.00 | 9,000 |
#AVENGE57 | $400 | $17,000 | $200 | $500 | $202 | $1,698 | $20,000 | $1.00 | 20,000 |
#03TACHE | $400 | $70,192 | $780 | $585 | $344 | $5,699 | $78,000 | $5.00 | 15,600 |
#99TMB2 | $340 | $50,300 | $600 | $500 | $260 | $8,000 | $60,000 | $6.00 | 10,000 |
#PUNCHOUT | $448 | $80,000 | $900 | $675 | $152 | $7,825 | $90,000 | $9.00 | 10,000 |
#BULLSRING | $900 | $249,600 | $3,000 | $2,250 | $242 | $44,008 | $300,000 | $10.00 | 30,000 |
#70AARON | $340 | $16,122 | $180 | $500 | $260 | $598 | $18,000 | $3.00 | 6,000 |
#96CHARZRD | $348 | $57,877 | $650 | $500 | $321 | $5,304 | $65,000 | $10.00 | 6,500 |
#01TIGER | $366 | $15,600 | $185 | $500 | $234 | $1,615 | $18,500 | $10.00 | 1,850 |
#ICECLIMB | $400 | $70,000 | $800 | $600 | $242 | $7,958 | $80,000 | $8.00 | 10,000 |
#09COBB | $367 | $27,600 | $320 | $500 | $233 | $2,980 | $32,000 | $4.00 | 8,000 |
#51HOWE | $1,005 | $39,600 | $450 | $500 | $0 | $3,445 | $45,000 | $9.00 | 5,000 |
#96JORDAN2 | $300 | $47,880 | $540 | $500 | $1,089 | $3,691 | $54,000 | $5.00 | 10,800 |
#JUNGLEBOX | $418 | $30,100 | $345 | $500 | $182 | $2,955 | $34,500 | $5.00 | 6,900 |
#59FLASH | $367 | $58,000 | $650 | $500 | $353 | $5,129 | $65,000 | $6.50 | 10,000 |
#FOSSILBOX | $355 | $18,000 | $210 | $500 | $366 | $1,569 | $21,000 | $5.00 | 4,200 |
#POKEBLUE | $448 | $20,000 | $240 | $500 | $152 | $2,660 | $24,000 | $10.00 | 2,400 |
#98GTA | $355 | $13,200 | $158 | $500 | $366 | $1,172 | $15,750 | $5.00 | 3,150 |
#PICNIC | $400 | $48,000 | $540 | $500 | $202 | $4,358 | $54,000 | $27.00 | 2,000 |
#DOMINOS | $300 | $8,468 | $110 | $500 | $453 | $1,169 | $11,000 | $5.50 | 2,000 |
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#58PELE | $805 | $288,000 | $3,150 | $2,363 | $242 | $20,441 | $315,000 | $10.00 | 31,500 |
#09CURRY | $300 | $22,800 | $250 | $500 | $626 | $524 | $25,000 | $10.00 | 2,500 |
#84JORDAN | $300 | $312,500 | $3,750 | $2,813 | $5,806 | $49,831 | $375,000 | $25.00 | 15,000 |
#09BEAUX | $426 | $29,475 | $340 | $500 | $174 | $3,085 | $34,000 | $5.00 | 6,800 |
#KEROUAC | $400 | $85,000 | $980 | $735 | $302 | $10,583 | $98,000 | $20.00 | 4,900 |
#96JORDAN | $448 | $42,000 | $480 | $500 | $152 | $4,420 | $48,000 | $4.00 | 12,000 |
#FEDERAL | $420 | $120,000 | $1,500 | $1,125 | $280 | $26,675 | $150,000 | $15.00 | 10,000 |
#62BOND | $711 | $76,455 | $930 | $698 | $614 | $13,593 | $93,000 | $6.00 | 15,500 |
#71TOPPS | $500 | $60,000 | $680 | $510 | $551 | $5,759 | $68,000 | $4.00 | 17,000 |
#DEATON | $400 | $250,000 | $2,850 | $2,138 | $2,330 | $27,283 | $285,000 | $25.00 | 11,400 |
#98ZELDA | $600 | $20,000 | $235 | $500 | $0 | $2,165 | $23,500 | $4.70 | 5,000 |
#03JORDAN2 | $300 | $36,000 | $420 | $500 | $626 | $4,154 | $42,000 | $4.20 | 10,000 |
#91JORDAN | $359 | $67,200 | $700 | $525 | $626 | $590 | $70,000 | $7.00 | 10,000 |
#79GRETZKY | $1,233 | $720,000 | $8,000 | $6,000 | $551 | $64,216 | $800,000 | $40.00 | 20,000 |
#17DUJAC | $426 | $23,232 | $260 | $500 | $174 | $1,408 | $26,000 | $8.00 | 3,250 |
#FAUBOURG2 | $400 | $150,000 | $1,650 | $1,238 | $229 | $11,483 | $165,000 | $15.00 | 11,000 |
#MOSASAUR | $400 | $17,813 | $300 | $500 | $2,330 | $8,658 | $30,000 | $5.00 | 6,000 |
#92JORDAN | $448 | $36,000 | $420 | $500 | $152 | $4,480 | $42,000 | $6.00 | 7,000 |
#14KOBE | $500 | $69,300 | $780 | $585 | $585 | $6,250 | $78,000 | $8.00 | 9,750 |
#03LEBRON3 | $500 | $204,000 | $2,300 | $1,725 | $551 | $20,924 | $230,000 | $23.00 | 10,000 |
#95TOPSUN | $468 | $50,000 | $600 | $500 | $132 | $8,300 | $60,000 | $6.00 | 10,000 |
#09TROUT2 | $453 | $50,000 | $560 | $500 | $147 | $4,340 | $56,000 | $5.00 | 11,200 |
#59BOND | $348 | $68,221 | $820 | $615 | $615 | $11,381 | $82,000 | $8.00 | 10,250 |
#OPEECHEE | $500 | $252,000 | $3,000 | $2,250 | $551 | $41,699 | $300,000 | $30.00 | 10,000 |
#ROCKETBOX | $325 | $25,100 | $285 | $500 | $396 | $1,894 | $28,500 | $6.00 | 4,750 |
#94JORDAN | $391 | $73,200 | $850 | $638 | $626 | $9,295 | $85,000 | $8.50 | 10,000 |
#18LUKA | $388 | $22,322 | $265 | $500 | $212 | $2,813 | $26,500 | $5.00 | 5,300 |
#FANFOUR5 | $378 | $72,000 | $800 | $600 | $322 | $5,900 | $80,000 | $8.00 | 10,000 |
#16KOBE | $300 | $631,200 | $8,000 | $6,000 | $6,571 | $147,929 | $800,000 | $8.00 | 100,000 |
#11BELAIR | $400 | $18,995 | $220 | $500 | $344 | $1,541 | $22,000 | $11.00 | 2,000 |
#76PAYTON | $464 | $53,500 | $650 | $500 | $136 | $9,750 | $65,000 | $6.50 | 10,000 |
#17MAHOMES | $468 | $215,000 | $3,000 | $2,250 | $132 | $79,150 | $300,000 | $12.00 | 25,000 |
#85MJPROMO | $368 | $22,500 | $280 | $500 | $232 | $4,120 | $28,000 | $8.00 | 3,500 |
#96KOBE | $378 | $67,200 | $770 | $578 | $412 | $7,662 | $77,000 | $11.00 | 7,000 |
#99CHARZRD | $729 | $300,000 | $3,500 | $2,625 | $322 | $42,825 | $350,000 | $10.00 | 35,000 |
#68RYAN | $378 | $60,000 | $700 | $525 | $295 | $8,102 | $70,000 | $7.00 | 10,000 |
#MARADONA | $329 | $11,211 | $140 | $500 | $392 | $1,428 | $14,000 | $7.00 | 2,000 |
#POKEYELOW | $468 | $46,500 | $550 | $500 | $132 | $6,850 | $55,000 | $5.00 | 11,000 |
#POKELUGIA | $468 | $95,000 | $1,100 | $825 | $132 | $12,475 | $110,000 | $11.00 | 10,000 |
#VANHALEN | $300 | $54,000 | $620 | $500 | $626 | $5,954 | $62,000 | $12.40 | 5,000 |
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#48JACKIE | $400 | $340,000 | $3,750 | $2,813 | $321 | $27,717 | $375,000 | $20.00 | 18,750 |
#05MJLJ | $400 | $72,000 | $820 | $615 | $216 | $7,949 | $82,000 | $4.00 | 20,500 |
#81MONTANA | $378 | $63,000 | $700 | $525 | $222 | $5,175 | $70,000 | $7.00 | 10,000 |
#00MOUTON | $426 | $23,449 | $270 | $500 | $174 | $2,181 | $27,000 | $13.50 | 2,000 |
#07DURANT | $303 | $115,200 | $1,170 | $878 | $1,106 | ($1,656) | $117,000 | $13.00 | 9,000 |
#56AARON | $377 | $40,800 | $500 | $500 | $422 | $7,401 | $50,000 | $5.00 | 10,000 |
#85LEMIEUX | $319 | $78,000 | $875 | $656 | $399 | $7,251 | $87,500 | $5.00 | 17,500 |
#87JORDAN | $300 | $45,100 | $500 | $500 | $412 | $3,188 | $50,000 | $5.00 | 10,000 |
#AC23 | $420 | $24,000 | $280 | $500 | $180 | $2,620 | $28,000 | $7.00 | 4,000 |
#APPLE1 | $300 | $736,863 | $8,250 | $6,188 | $8,045 | $65,355 | $825,000 | $25.00 | 33,000 |
#GWLOTTO | $377 | $25,713 | $350 | $500 | $619 | $7,442 | $35,000 | $14.00 | 2,500 |
#GYMBOX | $386 | $15,000 | $180 | $500 | $271 | $1,663 | $18,000 | $6.00 | 3,000 |
#HUCKFINN | $478 | $18,000 | $220 | $500 | $222 | $2,580 | $22,000 | $11.00 | 2,000 |
#NEOBOX | $378 | $40,133 | $450 | $500 | $372 | $3,167 | $45,000 | $4.50 | 10,000 |
#NEWTON | $400 | $255,000 | $3,000 | $2,250 | $421 | $38,929 | $300,000 | $10.00 | 30,000 |
#NICKLAUS1 | $478 | $34,499 | $400 | $500 | $122 | $4,001 | $40,000 | $10.00 | 4,000 |
#POKEMON2 | $500 | $375,000 | $4,150 | $3,113 | $114 | $32,124 | $415,000 | $10.00 | 41,500 |
#POKERED | $477 | $34,500 | $400 | $500 | $123 | $4,000 | $40,000 | $4.00 | 10,000 |
#RIVIERA | $386 | $22,680 | $300 | $500 | $246 | $5,888 | $30,000 | $5.00 | 6,000 |
#SMB3 | $477 | $21,500 | $250 | $500 | $123 | $2,150 | $25,000 | $5.00 | 5,000 |
#WALDEN | $486 | $17,000 | $205 | $500 | $214 | $2,095 | $20,500 | $10.25 | 2,000 |
#WZRDOFOZ | $468 | $80,000 | $900 | $675 | $232 | $7,725 | $90,000 | $15.00 | 6,000 |
#60ALI | $452 | $210,000 | $2,350 | $1,763 | $422 | $20,014 | $235,000 | $10.00 | 23,500 |
#TORNEK | $600 | $153,000 | $1,650 | $1,238 | $0 | $8,513 | $165,000 | $5.00 | 33,000 |
#DIMAGGIO3 (1) | $486 | $415,000 | $4,500 | $3,375 | $114 | $26,525 | $450,000 | $20.00 | 22,500 |
#POKEMON3 (1) | $486 | $552,000 | $6,000 | $4,500 | $114 | $36,900 | $600,000 | $120.00 | 5,000 |
#09CURRY2 | $300 | $451,200 | $5,250 | $3,938 | $2,155 | $62,158 | $525,000 | $25.00 | 21,000 |
#80ALI | $377 | $60,000 | $750 | $563 | $422 | $12,888 | $75,000 | $7.50 | 10,000 |
#58PELE3 | $378 | $180,000 | $2,250 | $1,688 | $899 | $39,785 | $225,000 | $20.00 | 11,250 |
#BATMAN2 | $420 | $76,000 | $850 | $638 | $180 | $6,913 | $85,000 | $10.00 | 8,500 |
#85ERVING | $300 | $37,200 | $450 | $500 | $506 | $6,044 | $45,000 | $4.50 | 10,000 |
#LJKOBE | $377 | $156,000 | $1,800 | $1,350 | $422 | $20,051 | $180,000 | $10.00 | 18,000 |
#99MJRETRO | $346 | $43,200 | $500 | $500 | $823 | $4,630 | $50,000 | $5.00 | 10,000 |
#FLASH123 | $420 | $25,000 | $290 | $500 | $180 | $2,610 | $29,000 | $8.00 | 3,625 |
#85GPK | $312 | $17,900 | $120 | $500 | $289 | ($7,121) | $12,000 | $12.00 | 1,000 |
#IPOD | $300 | $21,995 | $250 | $500 | $416 | $1,539 | $25,000 | $5.00 | 5,000 |
#HGWELLS | $486 | $40,000 | $465 | $500 | $214 | $4,835 | $46,500 | $6.20 | 7,500 |
#85JORDAN2 | $516 | $230,000 | $2,800 | $2,100 | $84 | $44,500 | $280,000 | $14.00 | 20,000 |
#SANTANA (1) | $446 | $57,500 | $750 | $563 | $154 | $15,588 | $75,000 | $5.00 | 15,000 |
#CONGRESS | $400 | $98,200 | $1,200 | $900 | $421 | $18,879 | $120,000 | $24.00 | 5,000 |
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#66ORR | $456 | $85,200 | $500 | $500 | $626 | $5,917 | $50,000 | $5.00 | 10,000 |
#01TIGER2 | $318 | $15,300 | $170 | $500 | $283 | $429 | $17,000 | $8.50 | 2,000 |
#GRIFFEYJR | $419 | $30,000 | $200 | $500 | $181 | $3,754 | $20,000 | $8.00 | 2,500 |
#87ZELDA | $357 | $100,000 | $1,150 | $863 | $243 | $12,388 | $115,000 | $11.50 | 10,000 |
#01HALO | $415 | $13,750 | $170 | $500 | $185 | $1,980 | $17,000 | $6.80 | 2,500 |
#EINSTEIN2 | $420 | $70,000 | $800 | $600 | $180 | $8,000 | $80,000 | $16.00 | 5,000 |
#86JORDAN2 | $549 | $73,200 | $800 | $600 | $603 | $4,249 | $80,000 | $8.00 | 10,000 |
#97KOBE | $410 | $57,600 | $650 | $500 | $603 | $5,237 | $65,000 | $6.50 | 10,000 |
#XMEN94 | $359 | $57,555 | $650 | $500 | $241 | $5,695 | $65,000 | $6.50 | 10,000 |
#TOPPSTRIO | $300 | $75,000 | $300 | $500 | $483 | ($5,326) | $30,000 | $6.00 | 5,000 |
#81BIRD | $346 | $39,600 | $300 | $500 | $823 | ($770) | $30,000 | $6.00 | 5,000 |
#THEROCK | $396 | $17,878 | $120 | $500 | $205 | ($4,159) | $12,000 | $12.00 | 1,000 |
#04MESSI2 | $400 | $45,000 | $350 | $500 | $201 | $1,569 | $35,000 | $7.00 | 5,000 |
#09RBLEROY | $400 | $96,285 | $1,075 | $806 | $344 | $8,590 | $107,500 | $25.00 | 4,300 |
#XLXMEN1 | $359 | $57,000 | $640 | $500 | $241 | $5,260 | $64,000 | $8.00 | 8,000 |
#03LEBRON5 | $477 | $95,000 | $850 | $638 | $123 | $9,323 | $85,000 | $10.00 | 8,500 |
#SLASH (1) | $600 | $50,000 | $650 | $500 | $0 | $13,250 | $65,000 | $5.00 | 13,000 |
#METEORITE (1) | $400 | $272,500 | $3,500 | $2,625 | $2,330 | $68,645 | $350,000 | $20.00 | 17,500 |
#89TMNT | $400 | $20,000 | $220 | $500 | $247 | $633 | $22,000 | $11.00 | 2,000 |
#00BRADY2 | $660 | $312,000 | $3,250 | $2,438 | $1,493 | $5,160 | $325,000 | $10.00 | 32,500 |
#NESWWF | $400 | $15,000 | $180 | $500 | $285 | $1,635 | $18,000 | $3.00 | 6,000 |
#PUNK9670 | $600 | $62,100 | $720 | $540 | $0 | $8,040 | $72,000 | $10.00 | 7,200 |
#18ALLEN | $453 | $32,500 | $360 | $500 | $147 | $2,040 | $36,000 | $3.00 | 12,000 |
#CASTLEII | $400 | $15,000 | $180 | $500 | $285 | $1,635 | $18,000 | $9.00 | 2,000 |
#36OWENS | $400 | $20,000 | $250 | $500 | $1,247 | $2,603 | $25,000 | $10.00 | 2,500 |
#BAYC601 | $608 | $143,818 | $1,650 | $1,238 | $0 | $17,686 | $165,000 | $10.00 | 16,500 |
#60MANTLE (1) | $486 | $800,000 | $8,500 | $6,375 | $114 | $34,525 | $850,000 | $20.00 | 42,500 |
#PUNK8103 (1) | $600 | $500,000 | $5,598 | $4,199 | $0 | $49,404 | $559,800 | $9.33 | 60,000 |
#GHOST1 | $380 | $11,561 | $140 | $500 | $220 | $1,199 | $14,000 | $7.00 | 2,000 |
#KIRBY | $400 | $50,000 | $600 | $500 | $285 | $8,215 | $60,000 | $6.00 | 10,000 |
#20HERBERT | $400 | $60,000 | $700 | $525 | $285 | $8,090 | $70,000 | $7.00 | 10,000 |
#HENDERSON | $377 | $180,100 | $1,350 | $1,013 | $448 | ($188) | $135,000 | $5.00 | 27,000 |
#03RONALDO | $652 | $156,000 | $1,750 | $1,313 | $730 | $14,556 | $175,000 | $14.00 | 12,500 |
#BROSGRIMM | $500 | $112,500 | $1,350 | $1,013 | $333 | $19,304 | $135,000 | $27.00 | 5,000 |
#HONUS2 | $376 | $85,200 | $1,000 | $750 | $730 | $11,944 | $100,000 | $10.00 | 10,000 |
#MARX | $486 | $105,000 | $1,200 | $900 | $214 | $12,200 | $120,000 | $15.00 | 8,000 |
#MEEB15511 | $547 | $67,735 | $750 | $563 | $0 | $5,405 | $75,000 | $5.00 | 15,000 |
#90BATMAN | $400 | $50,000 | $590 | $500 | $285 | $7,225 | $59,000 | $5.90 | 10,000 |
#09HARDEN | $353 | $22,800 | $260 | $500 | $603 | $1,484 | $26,000 | $13.00 | 2,000 |
#SIMPSONS1 | $400 | $15,000 | $185 | $500 | $285 | $2,130 | $18,500 | $9.25 | 2,000 |
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#SPIDER129 | $376 | $36,000 | $400 | $500 | $270 | $2,454 | $40,000 | $4.00 | 10,000 |
#93JETER | $427 | $31,100 | $160 | $500 | $173 | ($16,360) | $16,000 | $16.00 | 1,000 |
#NESDK3 | $400 | $100,000 | $1,140 | $855 | $285 | $11,320 | $114,000 | $5.00 | 22,800 |
#BAYC7359 | $0 | $165,302 | $1,900 | $1,425 | $0 | $21,373 | $190,000 | $10.00 | 19,000 |
#CURIO10 | $1,125 | $66,694 | $750 | $563 | $0 | $5,868 | $75,000 | $7.50 | 10,000 |
#WILDTHING | $400 | $15,000 | $180 | $500 | $347 | $1,573 | $18,000 | $9.00 | 2,000 |
#1776 | $0 | $1,450,000 | $20,000 | $15,000 | $6,655 | $508,345 | $2,000,000 | $25.00 | 80,000 |
#98JORDAN2 | $0 | $288,000 | $3,300 | $2,475 | $1,022 | $35,203 | $330,000 | $20.00 | 16,500 |
#MACALLAN1 | $0 | $11,914 | $133 | $500 | $0 | $704 | $13,250 | $13.25 | 1,000 |
Note: Table does not include any Offerings or anticipated Offerings for which the Underlying Asset has been sold or cancelled and represents details through November 30, 2021. Brokerage Fee and Offering Expenses (Custody Fee) assume that 100% of Interests in each Offering are sold.
(1)The Asset Seller was issued Interests in the Series as part of total purchase consideration.
The Plan of Distribution table below represents Offerings with no Closing as of November 30, 2021 and represents budgeted amounts for each Series.
Series | Cash on Balance Sheet | Purchase Price | Brokerage Fee | Offering Expenses | Acquisition Expenses | Sourcing Fee | Total Offering Price | Purchase Price Per Interest | Number of Interests |
#GIANNIS2 | $300 | $360,000 | $4,150 | $3,113 | $2,653 | $44,784 | $415,000 | $10.00 | 41,500 |
#IOMMI (1) | $300 | $50,000 | $650 | $500 | $300 | $13,250 | $65,000 | $10.00 | 6,500 |
#MEGALODON | $300 | $450,000 | $6,000 | $4,500 | $300 | $138,900 | $600,000 | $20.00 | 30,000 |
#APPLELISA | $300 | $94,949 | $1,100 | $825 | $1,065 | $11,762 | $110,000 | $11.00 | 10,000 |
#BAYC9159 (1) | $300 | $188,500 | $1,950 | $1,463 | $300 | $2,488 | $195,000 | $5.00 | 39,000 |
#SURFER4 | $300 | $67,000 | $800 | $600 | $408 | $10,892 | $80,000 | $8.00 | 10,000 |
#OHTANI1 | $300 | $80,400 | $900 | $675 | $654 | $7,071 | $90,000 | $9.00 | 10,000 |
#OHTANI2 | $300 | $65,000 | $730 | $548 | $300 | $6,123 | $73,000 | $8.00 | 9,125 |
#WILT100 | $300 | $100,000 | $1,150 | $863 | $300 | $12,388 | $115,000 | $10.00 | 11,500 |
#PENGUIN | $300 | $52,111 | $600 | $500 | $378 | $6,111 | $60,000 | $6.00 | 10,000 |
#KARUIZAWA | $300 | $57,868 | $650 | $500 | $300 | $5,382 | $65,000 | $5.00 | 13,000 |
#03SERENA | $300 | $75,000 | $850 | $638 | $300 | $7,913 | $85,000 | $10.00 | 8,500 |
#KOMBAT | $300 | $79,200 | $900 | $675 | $300 | $8,625 | $90,000 | $9.00 | 10,000 |
#98MANNING | $300 | $19,000 | $220 | $500 | $300 | $1,680 | $22,000 | $11.00 | 2,000 |
#GIJOE | $300 | $37,663 | $450 | $500 | $300 | $5,787 | $45,000 | $9.00 | 5,000 |
#BEATLES1 | $300 | $20,313 | $240 | $500 | $793 | $1,854 | $24,000 | $4.00 | 6,000 |
#SMB2 | $300 | $0 | $3,000 | $2,250 | $300 | $14,150 | $300,000 | $15.00 | 20,000 |
#FANTASY7 | $300 | $0 | $400 | $500 | $300 | $3,500 | $40,000 | $4.00 | 10,000 |
#SQUIG5847 | $300 | $56,086 | $660 | $500 | $354 | $8,100 | $66,000 | $11.00 | 6,000 |
#PACQUIAO | $300 | $14,150 | $170 | $500 | $300 | $1,580 | $17,000 | $8.50 | 2,000 |
#83JOBS | $300 | $66,466 | $750 | $563 | $805 | $6,116 | $75,000 | $7.50 | 10,000 |
#BATMAN181 | $300 | $41,001 | $500 | $500 | $300 | $7,399 | $50,000 | $10.00 | 5,000 |
#HOBBIT | $300 | $68,750 | $800 | $600 | $400 | $9,150 | $80,000 | $8.00 | 10,000 |
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#PUNK5883 (1) | $300 | $560,000 | $6,000 | $4,500 | $300 | $28,900 | $600,000 | $15.00 | 40,000 |
Note: Table does not include any Offerings or anticipated Offerings for which the Underlying Asset has been sold or cancelled and represents details through November 30, 2021. Brokerage Fee and Offering Expenses (Custody Fee) assume that 100% of Interests in each Offering are sold.
(1)The Asset Seller was issued Interests in the Series as part of total purchase consideration.
There will be different Closing dates for each Offering. The Closing of an Offering will occur on the earliest to occur of (i) the date subscriptions for the Total Maximum Interests for a Series have been accepted or (ii) a date determined by the Manager in its sole discretion, provided that subscriptions for the Total Minimum Interests of such Series have been accepted. If Closing has not occurred, an Offering shall be terminated upon (i) the date which is one year from the date this Offering Circular is qualified by the Commission which period may be extended with respect to a particular Series by an additional six months by the Manager in its sole discretion, or (ii) any date on which the Manager elects to terminate the Offering in its sole discretion.
In the case of each Series designated with a purchase option agreement in the respective Series Detail Table in Appendix B, the Company has independent purchase option agreements to acquire the individual Underlying Assets, which it plans to exercise upon the Closing of the individual Offering. These individual purchase option agreements may be further extended past their initial expiration dates and in the case a Series Offering does not close on or before its individual expiration date, or if we are unable to negotiate an extension of the purchase option, the individual Offering will be terminated.
This Offering Circular does not constitute an offer or sale of any Series of Interests outside of the U.S.
Those persons who want to invest in the Interests must sign a Subscription Agreement, which will contain representations, warranties, covenants, and conditions customary for private placement investments in limited liability companies, see “How to Subscribe” below for further details. A copy of the form of Subscription Agreement is attached as Exhibit 4.1 to the Offering Statement of which this Offering Circular forms a part.
Each Series of Interests will be issued in book-entry form without certificates and, as of this time, will be transferred into a custodial account, created by the Custodian for each Investor, upon the Closing of the applicable Offerings. All previously issued shares held on the books of the Issuer are transferred into the Custodian brokerage accounts upon consent by the individual Investors. Transfer agent functions with respect to the Interests of the Series are performed by RSE Transfer Agent LLC (the “Transfer Agent”), a registered transfer agent affiliated with the Company, pursuant to a service agreement for transfer agent services, dated May 10, 2021 (the “Transfer Agent Agreement”).
The Asset Manager, the Manager or its affiliates, and not the Company, will pay all of the expenses incurred in these Offerings that are not covered by the Brokerage Fee, the Sourcing Fee, Offering Expenses or Acquisition Expenses, including fees to our legal counsel, but excluding fees for counsel or other advisors to the Investors and fees associated with the filing of periodic reports with the Commission and future Blue Sky filings with state securities departments, as applicable. Any Investor desiring to engage separate legal counsel or other professional advisors in connection with this Offering will be responsible for the fees and costs of such separate representation.
Investor Suitability Standards
The Interests are being offered and sold only to “qualified purchasers” (as defined in Regulation A under the Securities Act), which include: (i) “accredited investors” under Rule 501(a) of Regulation D and (ii) all other Investors so long as their investment in any of the Interests of the Company (in connection with this Series or any other Series offered under Regulation A) does not represent more than 10% of the greater of their annual income or net worth (for natural persons), or 10% of the greater of annual revenue or net assets at fiscal year-end (for non-natural persons). We reserve the right to reject any Investor’s subscription in whole or in part for any reason, including if we determine in our sole and absolute discretion that such Investor is not a “qualified purchaser” for purposes of Regulation A.
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For an individual potential Investor to be an “accredited investor” for purposes of satisfying one of the tests in the “qualified purchaser” definition, the Investor must be a natural person who has:
1.an individual net worth, or joint net worth with the person’s spouse, that exceeds $1,000,000 at the time of the purchase, excluding the value of the primary residence of such person and the mortgage on that primary residence (to the extent not underwater), but including the amount of debt that exceeds the value of that residence and including any increase in debt on that residence within the prior 60 days, other than as a result of the acquisition of that primary residence; or
2.earned income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with a spouse exceeding $300,000 for those years and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year.
If the Investor is not a natural person, different standards apply. See Rule 501 of Regulation D for more details. On August 26, 2020, the Commission adopted amendments to expand the definition of “accredited investor,” which became effective December 8, 2020. These amendments, among other changes, expanded the types of entities that qualify as accredited investors, enabled investors that hold FINRA Series 7, 65 or 82 licenses to qualify as accredited investors and expanded the concept of “spouse” to include spousal equivalents for purposes of the financial tests referenced above. For purposes of determining whether a potential Investor is a “qualified purchaser,” annual income and net worth should be calculated as provided in the “accredited investor” definition under Rule 501 of Regulation D. In particular, net worth in all cases should be calculated excluding the value of an Investor’s home, home furnishings and automobiles.
The Interests will not be offered or sold to prospective Investors subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and regulations thereunder, as amended (“ERISA”).
If you live outside the United States, it is your responsibility to fully observe the laws of any relevant territory or jurisdiction outside the United States in connection with any purchase, including obtaining required governmental or other consent and observing any other required legal or other formalities.
Our Manager and the BOR, in its capacity as broker of record for these Offerings, will be permitted to make a determination that the subscribers of Interests in each Offering are “qualified purchasers” in reliance on the information and representations provided by the subscriber regarding the subscriber’s financial situation. Before making any representation that your investment does not exceed applicable federal thresholds, we encourage you to review Rule 251(d)(2)(i)(C) of Regulation A. For general information on investing, we encourage you to refer to http://www.investor.gov.
An investment in our Interests may involve significant risks. Only Investors who can bear the economic risk of the investment for an indefinite period of time and the loss of their entire investment should invest in the Interests. See “Risk Factors.”
Minimum Investment
The minimum subscription by an Investor in an Offering is one (1) Interest. The Manager and/or its affiliates must purchase a minimum of 1% of the Interests of each Series as of the Closing of the Offering of such Series. The Manager and/or its affiliates may purchase greater than 1% of the Interests of any Series at the applicable Closing, in its sole discretion.
Lock-up Period
The Rally Entities shall be subject to a 90-day lock-up period starting the day of Closing, for any Interests which it purchases in an Offering.
Broker
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Pursuant to a broker-dealer agreement, dated August 12, 2019, between the Company and the BOR (as amended, the “Brokerage Agreement”), the BOR serves as broker of record for the Company’s Regulation A Offerings.
The BOR performs the following technology and compliance services in connection with the sale of the Interests as a broker-of-record:
1.Accept Investor data from the Company;
2.Review and process Investor information, including Know Your Customer (KYC) data, perform Anti-Money Laundering (AML), using the BOR and third-party vendors resources, and other compliance background checks, and provide a recommendation to the Company whether or not to accept each Investor as a customer of the Company based solely on AML and KYC processes;
3.Coordinate and help establish escrow services for Investor documentation, if necessary, through a third-party qualified escrow agent;
4.Review each Investor’s subscription agreement to confirm accuracy of information and such Investor’s participation in the Series and, based upon such review, provide a determination to the Company whether or not to accept the use of the subscription agreement for the Investor’s participation;
5.Contact and/or notify the Company of any Investor that the BOR advises the Company to decline;
6.Contact and/or notify the Company, if needed, to gather additional information or clarification regarding any Investor;
7.Serve as a registered agent for each Series on which it acts as broker-of-record where required for state Blue Sky law requirements;
8.Coordinate and transmit book-entry data to the Company’s Custodian to assist in maintaining the Company’s ownership registry for each Series;
9.Keep Investor details and data confidential and not disclose such information to any third-party except as required by regulators or in performance of its obligations under the Brokerage Agreement (e.g. as needed for AML and background checks); and
10.Comply with any required FINRA filings including filings required under Rule 5110 for the Offering.
The BOR is a broker-dealer registered with the Commission and a member of the FINRA and the SIPC and is registered in each state where the Offerings and sale of the Interests will occur but will not act as a finder, placement agent or underwriter in connection with these Offerings. The BOR will receive a Brokerage Fee but will not purchase or solicit the purchase of any Interests and, therefore, will not be eligible to receive any finder’s fees or any underwriting or placement agent discounts or commissions in connection with any Offering of Interests. In addition, we have agreed pay the BOR for certain other expenses.
The Brokerage Agreement will remain in effect for a period ending on the earlier of: (i) the final Closing of the Offering for a Series of Interests for which the BOR acts as broker-of-record, or (ii) the last date under which Interests of the Company are permitted by applicable Commission rules to be offered and sold by the Company under its Offering Statement (of which this Offering Circular forms a part) that was initially qualified by the Commission on October 11, 2019. A copy of the Brokerage Agreement (including an amendment to such agreement) is attached as Exhibit 6.2 and Exhibit 6.3 to the Offering Statement of which this Offering Circular forms a part.
Custodian
The Custodian will hold the brokerage accounts into which Interests in the Company’s Offerings are transferred upon the Closing of each of the Company’s Offerings, pursuant to a custody agreement dated October 5, 2021 (as amended, the “Amended and Restated Custody Agreement”). The Custodian is a broker-dealer registered with the Commission and a member of the FINRA and the SIPC and is registered in every state in which Interests in Series of the Company will be sold. The Custodian will receive a Custody Fee but will not purchase any Interests and, therefore, will not be eligible to receive any discounts, commissions or any underwriting or finder’s fees in connection with any Offering. A copy of the Amended and Restated Custody Agreement is attached as Exhibit 8.2 to the Offering Statement of which this Offering Circular forms a part.
Escrow Agent
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Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A., serves as the Escrow Agent pursuant to an escrow agreement among the BOR, the Escrow Agent, and the Company, effective as of August 12, 2019, on behalf of each Series (the “Escrow Agreement”). Each Series will generally be responsible for fees due to the Escrow Agent, which are categorized as part of the Offering Expenses described in the “Fees and Expenses” section below; however, the Manager has agreed to pay and not be reimbursed for fees due to the Escrow Agent incurred in the case of the Offerings for the Series in the Master Series Table in Appendix A. The Company and the BOR must jointly and severally indemnify the Escrow Agent and each of its officers, directors, employees and agents against any losses that are incurred in connection with providing the services under the Escrow Agreement other than losses that arise out of the Escrow Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. A copy of the Escrow Agreement is attached as Exhibit 8.1 to the Offering Statement of which this Offering Circular forms a part.
Transfer Agent
Pursuant to the Transfer Agent Agreement, the Transfer Agent performs certain transfer agent functions for the Company, including:
1.Maintaining a record of ownership of Interests for each Series, including contact information of all registered holders of Interests;
2.Maintaining a record of the transfer, issuance and cancellation of any and all Interests; and
3.Coordinating with each broker-dealer authorized by the Company to execute a purchase or sale of Interests to ensure that all purchases and sales are promptly reported to the Company and recorded in the register of Interests for each Series.
The Transfer Agent is registered with the Commission as a transfer agent pursuant to Section 17A of the Exchange Act. Pursuant to the Transfer Agent Agreement, the Company will pay an annual fee to the Transfer Agent in arrears in an amount to be negotiated in good faith based on the Transfer Agent’s actual expenses in performing the services under the agreement. The Transfer Agent Agreement continues for an initial term of three years and provides for automatic renewals for successive three-year terms unless either party provides written notice of termination at least 60 days in advance of the end of the term. A copy of the Transfer Agent Agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.4 to the Offering Statement of which this Offering Circular forms a part.
Fees and Expenses
Offering Expenses
Each Series of Interests will generally be responsible for their respective Offering Expenses. Offering Expenses consist of legal, accounting, escrow, filing, banking, compliance costs and Custody Fees, as applicable, related to a specific Offering (and exclude ongoing costs described in “Description of the Business – Operating Expenses” below). The Manager has agreed to pay and not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses incurred with respect to the Offerings for the Series detailed in the Master Series Table in Appendix A except in the case of Custody Fees, which are funded through the proceeds of the respective Offerings at Closing.
As compensation for providing certain custodian services to the Company, the Custodian will receive the Custody Fee. Each Series of Interests will be responsible for paying its own Custody Fee to the Custodian in connection with the sale of Interests in such Series, except if otherwise stated for a particular Series. The Custody Fee will be payable from the proceeds of such Offering. For all previously closed Offerings, the Manager will retroactively pay the Custodian the Custody Fee upon transfer of Interests related to such Offerings into the brokerage accounts created for each Interest Holder by the Custodian.
Acquisition Expenses
Each Series of Interests will be responsible for any and all fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the evaluation, discovery, investigation, development and acquisition of the Underlying Asset related to such Series incurred prior to the Closing, including brokerage and sales fees and commissions (but excluding the Brokerage Fee), appraisal fees, research fees, transfer taxes, third party industry and due diligence experts, bank fees and interest (if the Underlying Asset was acquired using debt prior to completion of an Offering), auction house fees, travel and
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lodging for inspection purposes, transportation costs to transfer the Underlying Asset from the Asset Seller’s possession to the storage facility or to locations for creation of photography and videography materials (including any insurance required in connection with such transportation), initial refurbishment or maintenance, and photography and videography expenses in order to prepare the profile for the Underlying Asset on the Platform. The Acquisition Expenses will be payable from the proceeds of each Offering.
Brokerage Fee
As compensation for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company, the BOR will receive the Brokerage Fee. Each Series of Interests will be responsible for paying its own Brokerage Fee to the BOR in connection with the sale of Interests in such Series, except if otherwise stated for a particular Series. The Brokerage Fee will be payable from the proceeds of such Offering. In addition to the Brokerage Fee, the Company has agreed to pay the BOR a one-time advance set up fee of $10,000. The Company will also fund $8,000 in FINRA 5110 filing fees which represents the 5110 fee for the maximum of $50,000,000 of issuance in the upcoming twelve-month period. The set-up fee is to facilitate the Offerings but is not related to a specific Series of Interests. Any unused portion of these fees will be reimbursed to the Company.
Sourcing Fee
The Manager will be paid the Sourcing Fee, which in respect of each Offering, shall not exceed the amount described in the Master Series Table in Appendix A and in respect of any other Offering, such amount as determined by the Manager at the time of such Offering.
Additional Information Regarding this Offering Circular
We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information other than as set forth in this Offering Circular. Except as otherwise indicated, all information contained or incorporated by reference in this Offering Circular is accurate only as of the date of such information, regardless of the time of delivery of this Offering Circular or any sale of a Series of Interests. Neither the delivery of this Offering Circular nor any sale made hereunder shall under any circumstances create any implication that there has been no change in our affairs since the date hereof.
From time to time, we may provide an “Offering Circular Supplement” that may add, update or change information contained or incorporated by reference in this Offering Circular. Any statement that we make in this Offering Circular will be modified or superseded by any inconsistent statement made by us in a subsequent Offering Circular Supplement. The Offering Statement we filed with the Commission, of which this Offering Circular forms a part, includes exhibits that provide more detailed descriptions of the matters discussed in this Offering Circular. You should read this Offering Circular and the related exhibits filed with the Commission and any Offering Circular Supplement together with additional information contained in our annual reports, semiannual reports and other reports and information statements that we will file periodically with the Commission.
The Offering Statement and all amendments, supplements and reports that we have filed or will file in the future can be read on the Commission website at www.sec.gov or in the legal section for the applicable Underlying Asset on the Platform. The contents of the Platform (other than the Offering Statement, this Offering Circular and the Appendices and Exhibits thereto) are not incorporated by reference in or otherwise a part of this Offering Circular.
How to Subscribe
Potential Investors who are “qualified purchasers” may subscribe to purchase Interests in the Series which have not had a Closing, as detailed in the Master Series Table in Appendix A (gray highlighting in the Master Series Table indicates Series for which an Offering has not yet closed).
The subscription process for each Offering is a separate process. Any potential Investor wishing to acquire any Series Interests must:
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1.Carefully read this Offering Circular, and any current supplement, as well as any documents described in the Offering Circular and attached hereto or which you have requested. Consult with your tax, legal and financial advisors to determine whether an investment in any of the Series Interests is suitable for you.
2.Review the Subscription Agreement (including the “Investor Qualification and Attestation” attached thereto), which is pre-populated following your completion of certain questions on the Platform application or otherwise and if the responses remain accurate and correct, sign the completed Subscription Agreement using electronic signature. Except as otherwise required by law, subscriptions may not be withdrawn or cancelled by subscribers.
3.Once the completed Subscription Agreement is signed for a particular Offering, an integrated online payment provider will transfer funds in an amount equal to the purchase price for the relevant Series of Interests for which you have applied to subscribe (as set out on the front page of your Subscription Agreement) into a non-interest-bearing escrow account with the Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent will hold such subscription monies in escrow until such time as your Subscription Agreement is either accepted or rejected by the Company and, if accepted, such further time until you are issued with the Series Interests for which you subscribed.
4.The Manager and the BOR will review the subscription documentation completed and signed by you. You may be asked to provide additional information. The Manager or the BOR will contact you directly if required. We reserve the right to reject any subscriptions, in whole or in part, for any or no reason, and to withdraw any Offering at any time prior to Closing.
5.Once the review is complete, the Manager will inform you whether or not your application to subscribe for the Series Interests is approved or denied and if approved, the number of Series Interests for which you are entitled to subscribe. If your subscription is rejected in whole or in part, then your subscription payments (being the entire amount if your application is rejected in whole or the payments associated with those subscriptions rejected in part) will be refunded promptly, without interest or deduction. The Manager accepts subscriptions on a first-come, first served basis subject to the right to reject or reduce subscriptions.
6.If all or a part of your subscription in a particular Series is approved, then the number of Series Interests for which you are entitled to subscribe will be issued to you upon the Closing. Simultaneously with the issuance of the Series Interests, the subscription monies held by the Escrow Agent in escrow on your behalf will be transferred to the account of the applicable Series as consideration for such Series Interests.
By executing the Subscription Agreement, you agree to be bound by the terms of the Subscription Agreement and Operating Agreement. The Company, the Manager and the BOR will rely on the information you provide in the Subscription Agreement, including the “Investor Qualification and Attestation” attached thereto and the supplemental information you provide in order for the Manager and the BOR to verify your status as a “qualified purchaser.” If any information about your “qualified purchaser” status changes prior to you being issued Series Interests, please notify the Manager immediately using the contact details set out in the Subscription Agreement.
For further information on the subscription process, please contact the Manager using the contact details set out in the “Where to Find Additional Information” section.
The subscription funds advanced by prospective Investors as part of the subscription process will be held in a non-interest-bearing account with the Escrow Agent and will not be transferred to the operating account of the applicable Series of Interests unless and until there is a Closing of the Offering with respect to that Series. When the Escrow Agent has received instructions from the Manager or the BOR that an Offering will close, and the Investor’s subscription is to be accepted (either in whole or part), then the Escrow Agent shall disburse such Investor’s subscription proceeds in its possession to the account of the applicable Series. If an Offering is terminated without a Closing, or if a prospective Investor’s subscription is not accepted or is cut back due to oversubscription or otherwise, such amounts placed into escrow by prospective Investors will be returned promptly to them without interest or deductions. Any costs and expenses associated with a terminated Offering will be borne by the Manager.
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Overview
The Memorabilia Assets market, a global, multi-billion-dollar industry, is characterized by: (i) a very small number of collectors who have the financial means to acquire, enjoy and derive financial gains from the highest quality and value Memorabilia Assets, and (ii) a very large number of Asset Class enthusiasts who have equivalent knowledge and passion for the assets, but no current mechanism to benefit financially from or enjoy certain benefits of ownership of the Asset Class in the highest value segment. This dichotomy and the disproportionate access to the upper-end of the market have resulted in the creation of significant latent demand from the enthusiast community to participate more meaningfully in an Asset Class that, to date, they have passively watched deliver returns to a select group of individual collectors.
The Company’s mission is to leverage technology and design, modern business models influenced by the sharing economy, and advancements in the financial regulatory environment to democratize the Asset Class. The Company aims to provide enthusiasts with access to the market by enabling them to create a diversified portfolio of equity Interests in the highest quality Memorabilia Assets through a seamless investment experience on the Platform. As well, Investors will have the opportunity to participate in a unique collective ownership experience, including museum/retail locations and social events, as part of the Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”). The objective is to use revenue generated from these Membership Experience Programs to fund the highest caliber of care for the Underlying Assets in the collection, which we expect ultimately to be offset by meaningful economies of scale in the form of lower costs for collection level insurance, maintenance contracts and storage facilities, and to generate Free Cash Flow distributions to Investors in the Underlying Assets. The Manager may maintain Free Cash Flow funds in a deposit account or an investment account for the benefit of the Series.
Collectors and dealers interested in selling their Memorabilia Assets will benefit from greater liquidity, significantly lower transaction costs and overhead, and a higher degree of transparency as compared to traditional methods of transacting the Memorabilia Assets. Auction and consignment models may include upwards of ~20% of asset value in transaction costs, as well as meaningful overhead in terms of asset preparation, shipping and marketing costs, and time value. The Company thus aims to align the interests of buyers and sellers, while opening up the market to a significantly larger number of participants than was previously possible, thereby driving market appropriate valuations and greater liquidity.
Business of the Company
The Interests represent an investment in a particular Series and thus indirectly the Underlying Asset and do not represent an investment in the Company or the Manager generally. We do not anticipate that any Series will own any assets other than the Underlying Asset associated with such Series. However, we expect that the operations of the Company, including the issuance of additional Series of Interests and their acquisition of additional assets, will benefit Investors by enabling each Series to benefit from economies of scale and by allowing Investors to enjoy the Company’s Underlying Asset collection at the Membership Experience Programs (as defined below).
We anticipate that the Company’s core competency will be the identification, acquisition, marketing and management of Memorabilia Assets for the benefit of the Investors. In addition, through the use of the Platform and the PPEX ATS, the Company aspires to offer innovative digital products that support a seamless, transparent and unassuming investment process as well as unique and enjoyable experiences that enhance the utility value of investing in passion assets. The Company, with the support of the Manager and its affiliates and through the use of the Platform or the PPEX ATS, aims to provide:
(i)Investors with access to the highest quality Collectible Assets for investment, portfolio diversification and secondary market liquidity for their Interests, through the Original Liquidity Platform (as defined below) or the PPEX ATS (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for additional information), or otherwise, although there can be no guarantee that a secondary market will ever develop, through the Original Liquidity Platform or the PPEX ATS, or otherwise, or that appropriate registrations to permit such secondary trading will ever be obtained.
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(ii)Asset Sellers with greater market transparency and insights, lower transaction costs, increased liquidity, a seamless and convenient sale process, portfolio diversification and the ability to build equity positions in assets via the Interests issued to Asset Sellers in Offerings for Series Interests conducted through the Platform, as part of the total purchase consideration to the Asset Sellers.
(iii) All Platform users with a premium, highly curated, engaging Memorabilia Asset media experience, including “fantasy collecting” features. The investable assets on the Platform will be supplemented with “private” assets, which will be used to generate conversation, support the “fantasy collecting” component of the Platform and enable users to share personal sentiment on all types of assets.
(iv)All Platform users and others with opportunities to engage with the Underlying Assets in the Company’s collection through a diverse set of potential tangible interactions with assets on the Platform and unique collective ownership experiences (together, the “Membership Experience Programs”) such as:
·Visit & interact at Rally Rd.™ Museums (i.e., Open HQ, warehouse visits, pop-up shops with partner businesses, or “tents” at major auctions/events where users can view the Underlying Assets in person and interact with each other in a social environment);
·Asset sponsorship models (e.g. corporate sponsors or individuals pay for assets to appear in movies or commercials or at events); and
·Other asset-related products (e.g., merchandise, social networking, communities).
A core principle of Memorabilia Asset collecting is the enjoyment of the assets. As such, the ultimate goal of the Membership Experience Programs will be to operate the asset profitably (i.e., generate revenues in excess of Operating Expenses at the Membership Experience Programs within mandated usage guidelines) while maintaining exemplary maintenance standards to support the potential generation of financial returns for Investors in each Series. The Membership Experience Programs, with appropriate controls and incentives, and active monitoring by the Manager and the Asset Manager, should facilitate a highly differentiated and enjoyable shared collecting experience while providing for premium care for assets in the Company’s collection. To the extent the Manager and the Asset Manager considers it beneficial to Investors, we plan to include all the Underlying Assets, in the sole discretion of the Manager, in the Membership Experience Programs.
The Manager and Asset Manager operate the Membership Experience Programs. To date, revenues generated from Membership Experience Programs have been minimal, and as a result, the Manager has chosen not to allocate any revenues and expenses related to the Membership Experience Programs to the Company or any of the individual Series. No revenue models have been developed at the Company or Series level and we do not expect either the Company or any of its Series to generate any revenues for some time. We will update the appropriate disclosure at such time as revenue models have been developed.
Our objective is to become the leading marketplace for investing in collector quality Memorabilia Assets and, through the Platform and the PPEX ATS, to provide Investors with financial returns commensurate with returns in the Asset Class, to enable deeper and more meaningful participation by Memorabilia Asset enthusiasts in the hobby, to provide experiential and social benefits comparable to those of a world-class Memorabilia Asset collector, and to manage the collection in a manner that provides exemplary care to the assets and offers potential returns for Investors.
Competition
Although the Company’s business model is unique in the Asset Class, there is potentially significant competition for the Underlying Assets, which the Company securitizes through its Offerings, from many different market participants. While the majority of transactions continue to be peer-to-peer with very limited public information, other market players such as dealers and auction houses continue to play an increasing role.
Most of our current and potential competitors in the Asset Class, such as dealers and auction houses, have significantly greater financial, marketing and other resources than we do and may be able to devote greater resources sourcing the Memorabilia Assets that the Company competes for. In addition, almost all of these competitors, in particular the auction houses, have longer operating histories and greater name recognition than we do and are focused on a more established business model.
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There are also start-up models around shared ownership of Memorabilia Assets, developing in the industry, which will result in additional competition for Memorabilia Assets.
With the continued increase in popularity in the Asset Class, we expect competition for Memorabilia Assets to intensify in future. Increased competition may lead to increased prices, which will reduce the potential value appreciation that Investors may be able to achieve by owning Interests in the Company’s Offerings and will decreased the number of high-quality assets the Company can securitize through the Platform.
In addition, there are companies that are developing crowd funding models for other alternative asset classes such as racehorses, wine or art, who may decide to enter the Asset Class as well.
Customers
We target the broader U.S. Asset Class enthusiast and the 83.1 million U.S. millennial market (based on 2015 figures by the U.S. Census Bureau) as our key customer bases. The customers of the Company are the Investors in each Series that has closed an Offering. As of the date of this filing, the Company has closed the Offerings highlighted in white in the Master Series Table.
Manager
The Operating Agreement designates the Manager as the managing member of the Company. The Manager will generally not be entitled to vote on matters submitted to the Interest Holders. The Manager will not have any distribution, redemption, conversion or liquidation rights by virtue of its status as the Manager.
The Operating Agreement further provides that the Manager, in exercising its rights in its capacity as the managing member, will be entitled to consider only such interests and factors as it desires, including its own interests, and will have no duty or obligation (fiduciary or otherwise) to give any consideration to any interest of or factors affecting the Company, any Series of Interests or any of the Interest Holders and will not be subject to any different standards imposed by the Operating Agreement, or the LLC Act or under any other law, rule or regulation or in equity. In addition, the Operating Agreement provides that the Manager will not have any duty (including any fiduciary duty) to the Company, any Series or any of the Interest Holders.
In the event the Manager resigns as managing member of the Company, the holders of a majority of all Interests of the Company may elect a successor managing member. Holders of Interests in each Series of the Company have the right to remove the Manager as Manager of the Company, by a vote of two-thirds of the holders of all Interests across all Series of the Company (excluding the Manager), in the event the Manager is found by a non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction to have committed fraud in connection with a Series of Interests or the Company. If so convicted, the Manager shall call a meeting of all of the holders of every Series of Interests within 30 calendar days of such non-appealable judgment at which the holders may vote to remove the Manager as Manager of the Company and each Series. If the Manager fails to call such a meeting, any Interest Holder will have the authority to call such a meeting. In the event of its removal, the Manager shall be entitled to receive all amounts that have accrued and are due and payable to it. If the holders vote to terminate and dissolve the Company (and therefore the Series), the liquidation provisions of the Operating Agreement shall apply (as described in “Description of the Interests Offered – Liquidation Rights”). In the event the Manager is removed as Manager of the Company, it shall also immediately cease to be Manager of any Series.
See “Management” for additional information regarding the Manager.
Advisory Board
The Manager has assembled an Advisory Board to assist the Manager in identifying and acquiring the Underlying Assets, to assist the Asset Manager in managing the Underlying Assets and to advise the Manager regarding certain other matters associated with the business of the Company and the various Series of Interests.
The members of the Advisory Board are not managers or officers of the Company or any Series and do not have any fiduciary or other duties to the Interest Holders of any Series.
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Operating Expenses
Operating Expenses are allocated to each Series based on the Companies allocation policy (see “Allocation of Expenses” below). Each Series is only responsible for the Operating Expenses associated with such Series, as determined by the Manager in accordance with the allocation policy, and not the Operating Expenses related to any other Series. Upon the Closing of an Offering for a Series, the Series will be responsible for the following costs and expenses attributable to the activities of the Company related to the Series:
(i)any and all ongoing fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the management of the Underlying Asset related to a Series, including import taxes, income taxes, annual registration fees, transportation (other than transportation costs described in Acquisition Expenses), storage (including its allocable portion of property rental fees should the Manager decide to rent a property to store a number of Underlying Assets), security, valuation, custodianship, marketing, maintenance, refurbishment, presentation, perfection of title and utilization of an Underlying Asset;
(ii)fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with preparing any reports and accounts of a Series of Interests, including any Blue Sky filings required in certain states and any annual audit of the accounts of such Series of Interests (if applicable);
(iii)fees, costs and expenses of a third-party registrar and transfer agent appointed in connection with a Series of Interests;
(iv)fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with making any tax filings on behalf of the Series of Interests;
(v)any indemnification payments;
(vi)any and all insurance premiums or expenses incurred in connection with an Underlying Asset, including insurance required for utilization at and transportation of the Underlying Asset to events under Membership Experience Programs (excluding any insurance taken out by a corporate sponsor or individual paying to showcase an asset at an event but including, if obtained, directors and officers insurance of the directors and officers of the Manager or the Asset Manager); and
(vii)any similar expenses that may be determined to be Operating Expenses, as determined by the Manager in its reasonable discretion.
The Manager and the Asset Manager have agreed to pay and not be reimbursed for Operating Expenses incurred prior to the Closing of any of the Series detailed in the Master Series Table. The Manager and the Asset Manager each will bear their own expenses of an ordinary nature, including all costs and expenses on account of rent (other than for storage of the Underlying Asset), supplies, secretarial expenses, stationery, charges for furniture, fixtures and equipment, payroll taxes, remuneration and expenses paid to employees and utilities expenditures (excluding utilities expenditures in connection with the storage of the Underlying Assets).
If the Operating Expenses for a particular Series exceed the amount of revenues generated from the Underlying Asset of such Series and cannot be covered by any Operating Expense reserves on the balance sheet of the Series, the Manager or the Asset Manager may (a) pay such Operating Expenses and not seek reimbursement, (b) loan the amount of the Operating Expenses to the Series, on which the Manager or the Asset Manager may impose a reasonable rate of interest, and be entitled to Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations, and/or (c) cause additional Interests to be issued in the Series in order to cover such additional amounts.
Indemnification of the Manager and its Affiliates
The Operating Agreement provides that the Indemnified Parties will not be liable to the Company, any Series or any Interest Holders for any act or omission taken by the Indemnified Parties in connection with the business of the Company or any Series that has not been determined in a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to constitute fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Each Series will indemnify the Indemnified Parties out of its assets against all liabilities and losses (including amounts paid in respect of judgments, fines, penalties or settlement of litigation, including legal fees and expenses) to which they become subject by virtue of serving as Indemnified Parties with respect to the Company or the applicable
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Series and with respect to any act or omission that has not been determined by a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to constitute fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Description of the Asset Management Agreement
Each Series has entered or intends to enter into a separate Asset Management Agreement with the Asset Manager. The Series referenced in the Master Series Table, will each appoint the Asset Manager to manage the respective Underlying Assets pursuant to the Asset Management Agreement. The services provided by the Asset Manager will include:
-Together with members of the Advisory Board, creating the asset maintenance policies for the collection of assets;
-Investigating, selecting, and, on behalf of the applicable Series, engaging and conducting business with such persons as the Asset Manager deems necessary to ensure the proper performance of its obligations under the Asset Management Agreement, including but not limited to consultants, insurers, insurance agents, maintenance providers, storage providers and transportation providers and any and all persons acting in any other capacity deemed by the Asset Manager necessary or desirable for the performance of any of the services under the Asset Management Agreement; and
-Developing standards for the transportation and care of the Underlying Assets.
The Asset Management Agreement entered into with each Series will terminate on the earlier of: (i) one year after the date on which the relevant Underlying Asset related to a Series has been liquidated and the obligations connected to the Underlying Asset (including, contingent obligations) have been terminated, (ii) the removal of the Manager as managing member of the Company (and thus all Series of Interests), (iii) upon notice by one party to the other party of a party’s material breach of the Asset Management Agreement, or (iv) such other date as agreed between the parties to the Asset Management Agreement.
Each Series will indemnify the Asset Manager out of its assets against all liabilities and losses (including amounts paid in respect of judgments, fines, penalties or settlement of litigation, including legal fees and expenses) to which they become subject by virtue of serving as Asset Manager under the Asset Management Agreement with respect to any act or omission that has not been determined by a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to constitute fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Management Fee
As consideration for managing each Underlying Asset, the Asset Manager will be paid a semi-annual Management Fee pursuant to the Asset Management Agreement (see “Description of the Asset Management Agreement” above for additional information), equal to up to 50% of any available Free Cash Flow generated by a Series for such six-month period. The Management Fee will only become payable if there are sufficient proceeds to distribute Free Cash Flow to the Interest Holders.
Asset Selection
The Company targets a broad spectrum of assets globally in order to cater to a wide variety of tastes and investment strategies across the Asset Class. We intend to acquire assets from across all sub-categories of the Asset Class, but with particular focus on items with broad appeal and significance. For example, in sports memorabilia, this would include objects related to high profile players or memorable teams. We will pursue acquisitions opportunistically on a global basis whenever we can leverage our industry specific knowledge or relationships to bring compelling investment opportunities to Investors. It is our objective to acquire only the highest caliber assets, although we may opportunistically choose to acquire assets of lesser qualities from time to time if we consider these to be prudent investments for the Investors on the Platform, and to appropriately maintain, monitor and manage the collection to support its continued value appreciation and to enable respectful enjoyment by the Investors. We maintain an ongoing list of investment opportunities across the various asset categories we track, including:
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(i) Tier 1: comprehensive lists of items in each major sub-category of the Asset Class that fit within the broad asset categories described above. Tier 1 assets provide a breadth of content for the Platform and are viewed as assets for general consideration.
(ii) Tier 2: narrow lists of marquee assets that define each investment category as a whole within the collector and investor community. In addition to being prudent investments, Tier 2 assets will also play a key role in promoting the Platform because of their high consumer recognition factor.
(iii) Tier 3: target acquisition lists of assets that the Manager and Advisory Board believe would offer the greatest return on investment potential to Investors across various makes, models and vintages.
(iv) Tier 4: current acquisition lists of assets where the Manager and the Company are proactively searching for particular examples to present as opportunities for investment on the Platform. Tier 4 lists include what we believe to be the most desirable and actionable assets in the Asset Class at any time.
We anticipate that the Advisory Board will assist in the identification of Underlying Assets and in finding and identifying storage, maintenance specialists and other related service providers. This will give the Company access to the highest quality assets and balanced information and decision making from information collected across a diverse set of constituents in the Asset Class, as well as a network of partners to ensure the highest standards of care for the Underlying Assets.
Our asset selection criteria were established by the Manager in consultation with the Asset Manager and members of the Manager’s Advisory Board and are continually influenced by Investor demand and current industry trends. The criteria are subject to change from time to time in the sole discretion of the Manager. Although we cannot guarantee positive investment returns on the Underlying Assets we acquire, we endeavor to select assets that are projected to generate positive return on investment, primarily based upon the asset’s value appreciation potential as well as the potential for the Company to effectively monetize the asset through the Membership Experience Programs. The Manager, with guidance from the Asset Manager and members of the Manager’s Advisory Board, will endeavor to only select assets with known ownership history, certificates of authenticity, and highest possible quality grades, to the extent that such metrics exist in a particular sub-sector (e.g. trading cards), and other related records. The Manager, with guidance from the Asset Manager and members of the Manager’s Advisory Board, also considers the condition of the assets, historical significance, ownership history and provenance, the historical valuation of the specific asset or comparable assets and our ability to relocate the asset to offer tangible experiences to Investors and members of the Platform. From time to time the Manager, in consultation with our expert network, the Asset Manager and members of the Manager’s Advisory Board, will decide to refurbish assets either prior to designating a Series of Interests associated with such Underlying Asset on the Platform or as part of an Underlying Asset’s ongoing maintenance schedule. Any refurbishment will only be performed if it is deemed to be accretive to the value of the Underlying Asset. The Manager, with guidance from the Asset Manager and members of the Manager’s Advisory Board, will review asset selection criteria at least annually. The Manager, in consultation with the Asset Manager, will seek approval from the Advisory Board for any major deviations from these criteria.
Through the Company’s network, the Asset Manager and Advisory Board, we believe that we will be able to identify and acquire Underlying Assets of the highest quality and known provenance, as well as examples of potential “future classics,” and obtain proprietary access to limited production runs, with the intent of driving returns for Investors in the Series of Interests that owns the applicable asset. Concurrently, through the Platform and the PPEX ATS, we aim to bring together a significantly larger number of potential buyers with Asset Sellers than traditional auction houses or dealers are able to achieve. Through this process, we believe we can source and syndicate Underlying Assets more efficiently than the traditional methods in the Asset Class and with significantly lower transaction and holding costs.
Additionally, with respect to digital assets, we may consider other factors when evaluating specific digital assets to purchase. For example, we will aim to purchase digital assets that are part of projects with broad appeal and recognizable significance, created by high-profile and memorable artists and developers. We may also evaluate the known and verifiable ownership history and provenance of a particular asset and how long it has existed. We will also consider which blockchain network a particular asset is stored and verified on, aiming to only acquire assets stored on
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reputable underlying network protocols, such as Ethereum. Our current preference for assets stored on the Ethereum blockchain is based on its proven efficacy in hosting NFTs and its smart-contract functionality.
Asset Acquisition
The Company plans to acquire Underlying Assets through various methods:
1)Upfront purchase – the Company acquires an Underlying Asset from an Asset Seller prior to the launch of the Offering related to the Series
2)Purchase agreement – the Company enters into an agreement with an Asset Seller to acquire an Underlying Asset, which may expire prior to the Closing of the Offering for the related Series, in which case the Company is obligated to acquire the Underlying Asset prior to the Closing
3)Purchase option agreement – the Company enters into a purchase option agreement with an Asset Seller, which gives the Company the right, but not the obligation, to acquire the Underlying Asset
In the case where an Underlying Asset is acquired prior to the launch or Closing, as the case may be, of the Offering process for the related Series, the proceeds from the associated Offering, net of any Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses or other Acquisition Expenses or Sourcing Fee, will be used to reimburse the Company for the acquisition of the Underlying Asset or repay any loans made to the Company, plus applicable interest, to acquire such Underlying Asset.
Rather than pre-purchasing an Underlying Asset before the Closing of an Offering, the Company may also negotiate with Asset Sellers for the exclusive right to market an Underlying Asset on the Platform to Investors for a period of time. The Company plans to achieve this by pre-negotiating a purchase price (or desired amount of liquidity) and entering into an asset purchase agreement or a purchase option agreement with an Asset Seller for an Underlying Asset, which would close simultaneously upon the Closing of the Offering of Interests in the Series associated with that Underlying Asset. Then, upon Closing a successful Offering, the Asset Seller would be compensated with a combination of cash proceeds from the Offering and, if elected, equity ownership in the Series associated with the Underlying Asset (as negotiated in the agreement for such Underlying Asset) and title to the Underlying Asset would be held by, or for the benefit of, the applicable Series.
In some cases, an Asset Seller may be issued membership Interests in a Series as part of the total purchase consideration to the Asset Seller.
Additional details on the acquisition method for each Underlying Asset is noted in the Series Detail Table relating to each respective Underlying Asset in Appendix B.
Asset Liquidity
The Company intends to hold and manage all of the assets marketed on the Platform indefinitely. Liquidity for Investors is obtained by transferring their Interests in a Series, through the Original Liquidity Platform or the PPEX ATS (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” below for additional information), or otherwise, although there can be no guarantee that a secondary market for any Series of Interests will develop or that appropriate registrations to permit secondary trading, as the case may be, will ever be obtained. However, should an offer to liquidate an Underlying Asset materialize, the Manager will consider whether such offer is in the best interest of the Investors. If the Manager determines that an offer is in the best interest of the Investors, the Manager will consider the merits of such offer on a case-by-case basis and potentially sell the Underlying Asset. In determining whether to sell an Underlying Asset, the Manager may consider (a) guidance from the Advisory Board and (b) preferences of the Interest Holders of the related Series as expressed by the nonbinding voting results of a poll of such Interest Holders on the question whether to sell the Underlying Asset. Furthermore, should an Underlying Asset become obsolete (e.g. due to lack of Investor demand for its Interests) or suffer from a catastrophic event, the Manager may choose to sell the asset. As a result of a sale under any circumstances, the Manager would distribute the proceeds of such sale (together with any insurance proceeds in the case of a catastrophic event covered under the asset’s insurance contract) to the Interest Holders of the applicable Series (after payment of any accrued liabilities or debt, including but not limited to balances outstanding under any Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation, on the Underlying Asset or of the Series at that time).
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Liquidity Platform
Original Liquidity Platform
Overview
The Manager has entered into an arrangement with the Custodian that, subject to restrictions under state and federal securities laws and the transfer restrictions listed in the Operating Agreement (see “Description Of Interests Offered – Transfer Restrictions” section for additional details), facilitates the transfer of Interests issued by the Company (the “Original Liquidity Platform”). The facilitation of the transfer of Interests is accomplished periodically (as described below under “Frequency of facilitation”) through an auction process for isolated non-issuer transactions (the “Trading Window”) and execution of the transfer is effected exclusively through the Custodian. The Asset Manager operates the Platform, through which Investors submit their indications of interests to transfer or purchase Interests, to be executed by the Custodian. The following process is subject to change.
1)Frequency of facilitation: The Rally Entities shall be subject to a 90-day lock-up period starting the day of Closing for any Interests which they purchase in an Offering. Trading Windows may from time to time be opened for one or more Series of Interests, at any time. Any Investor, who is not then subject to a lock-up, shall be free to sell his, her or its Interests. The time period between each successive Trading Window (and the length of each Trading Window) for a particular Series of Interests will vary based on a variety of factors, as well as the sole discretion of the Asset Manager, in its capacity as operator of the Platform. The factors which the Asset Manager may take into account in determining whether or not to open a Trading Window, include but are not limited to, the size of the particular Series of Interests, the level of activity during the most recent Trading Window for that particular Series of Interests, and the number of discrete holders of the particular Series of Interests. The duration of the Trading Window is generally from 9:30a.m. EST to 4:00p.m. Eastern Time and each Trading Window remains open for one or two days during these hours. However, the Asset Manager, in its capacity as operator of the Platform, may change that frequency and duration. The Master Series Table in Appendix A reflects the date of the most recent Trading Window (as of the date of filing of this Offering Circular) for each Series of Interests for which a Trading Window has occurred.
2)Indication of interest submission and aggregation: During the Trading Window for a particular Series of Interest, indications of interest to transfer or purchase Interests may be submitted by Investors who have opened a brokerage account with the Custodian. Throughout the Trading Window, all indications of interest are aggregated through the Platform with respect to the Interests in a particular Series and, at the end of the Trading Window, the market-clearing price at which the maximum number of Interests of a given Series are transacted during that particular Trading Window as determined (e.g., the price at which the maximum number of indications of interest to transfer and purchase overlap), to the extent such transfer is permitted by applicable law and the transfer restrictions detailed in the Operating Agreement.
3)Indication of interest execution: After the end of the Trading Window, each Investor that has a qualifying match is notified through the Platform and is required to affirmatively confirm their desire to transact in their discretion at the market-clearing price. Upon confirmation by the Investor, the Custodian clears and closes any transactions during a fixed period of time after the end of the Trading Window. Once a transaction is executed, the appropriate information is submitted back to the Platform by the Custodian and reflected in each Investor’s account on the Platform.
User Interface and Role of the Platform
For the purposes of the Trading Window described above (see “Frequency of facilitation”), the Platform serves as the user interface through which Investors submit indications of interest to transfer or purchase Interests in Series of the Company.
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For the avoidance of doubt, all activity related to execution of transfers or purchases of Interests on the Platform are originated by the Investor and neither the Company, the Manager nor the Asset Manager are acting as a broker or dealer, and none of them make any recommendation as to the purchase or sale of any Interests. In addition, the registered broker-dealer does not make any recommendation as to the purchase or sale of any Interests. Neither the Company nor the Manager ever have custody of the Investor’s membership Interests, cash or other property, and all transfers of cash or securities will be performed by the registered broker-dealer or another appropriately licensed third party, at the direction of the Investor, upon Closing of a Trading Window.
The Platform acts as a user interface to deliver and display information to Investors and the registered broker-dealers. Neither the Company, the Manager nor the Asset Manager will receive any compensation for its role in the trading procedure unless and until the Manager or one of its affiliates registers as a broker-dealer. As described above under the “Potential Conflicts of Interest – Conflicting Interests of the Manager, the Asset Manager and the Investors” section, the Manager or one of its affiliates in the future may register as a broker-dealer under state and federal securities laws, at which time it may charge fees in respect of trading of Interests on the Platform.
New Trading Platform
PPEX ATS Platform
On November 23, 2021, the Company began utilizing the PPEX ATS with respect to secondary trading of certain Series of Interests. The Manager has entered into an arrangement with the Executing Broker that, subject to restrictions under state and federal securities laws and the transfer restrictions listed in the Operating Agreement (see “Description Of Interests Offered – Transfer Restrictions” section for additional details), facilitates potential resale transactions in Interests. The facilitation of resale transactions in Interests is accomplished periodically (as described below under “Frequency of Facilitation”) through the Executing Broker’s role as a registered broker-dealer member of the PPEX ATS owned and operated by NCPS. NCPS is a broker-dealer registered with the Commission and a member of FINRA and SIPC. Neither the Company, the Manager, nor the Asset Manager facilitates, executes or transmits any transfer of Interests with respect to secondary trading on the PPEX ATS.
Secondary trades of Interests matched on the PPEX ATS are intended to comply with Blue Sky laws either through a manual exemption in states where available, through a direct filing with the state securities regulators where required, or as isolated non-issuer transactions. Each Series of Interests will be identified by a unique CUSIP number.
Trading Windows may from time to time be opened for one or more Series of Interests, at any time. The time period between each successive Trading Window (and the length of each Trading Window) for a particular Series of Interests will initially be determined by the Company. However, such time periods will be subject to adjustment at the sole discretion of NCPS in its capacity as operator of the PPEX ATS. Investors can submit bid and ask quotes on the Platform, which the Executing Broker may then submit on the PPEX ATS at any time, but no matching of buyers and sellers will occur other than during a Trading Window. Bid and ask quotes submitted during a Trading Window may be matched immediately. The Executing Broker will provide instructions regarding the transfer of Interests between Investor accounts to the Custodian, who will clear and close all transfers of Interests during a Trading Window.
User Interface and Role of the Platform
For the purposes of the Trading Window described above (see “Frequency of Facilitation”), the Platform will serve as the user interface through which Investors communicate with and receive information and instructions from the Executing Broker to buy and sell Interests on their behalf as matched on the PPEX ATS.
For the avoidance of doubt, all activity related to execution of transfers or purchases of Interests on the Platform is to be originated by the Investor and communicated directly to the Executing Broker. Neither the Company nor any other Rally Entity acts as a broker or dealer or routes any orders to the Executing Broker or the Custodian, and none of them makes any direction or recommendation as to the purchase or sale of any Interests. In addition,
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neither the Executing Broker nor NCPS makes any recommendation as to the purchase or sale of any Interests. Neither the Company, the Rally Entities nor NCPS, as owner and operator of the PPEX ATS, will ever have custody of an Investor’s membership Interests, cash or other property, and all transfers of cash or securities are performed by a registered broker-dealer or another appropriately licensed third party.
The Platform acts as a user interface to deliver and display information to Investors and the registered broker-dealers. Neither the Company, the Manager nor the Asset Manager will receive any compensation for its role in the trading procedure unless and until the Manager or one of its affiliates registers as a broker-dealer. As described above under the “Potential Conflicts of Interest – Conflicting interests of the Manager, the Asset Manager and the Investors” section, the Manager or one of its affiliates in the future may register as a broker-dealer under state and federal securities laws, at which time it may charge fees in respect of trading of Interests.
Timing of PPEX ATS Rollout
While the PPEX ATS is currently being utilized for resale transactions with respect to certain Series of Interests, resale transactions in other Series of Interests will continue to be effectuated through the Platform during Trading Windows until the PPEX ATS is available for facilitating resale transactions in such Series of Interests. We expect that resale transactions with respect to all Series of Interests will be effectuated through the PPEX ATS in the first quarter of 2022.
Agreements Relating to the PPEX ATS
The Company has entered into an agreement dated June 14, 2021 (the “PPEX ATS Company Agreement”) with NCPS, pursuant to which NCPS will review the Company’s and Series’ governing documents, offering materials and regulatory filings so that the PPEX ATS may serve as an available venue for the potential resale transactions in Interests to be conducted through the Executing Broker as a broker-dealer member of the PPEX ATS. The PPEX ATS provides a matching platform for the Executing Broker as a broker-dealer member of the PPEX ATS to submit bid and ask quotes to purchase or sell Interests on behalf of Investors.
The Company paid an initial subscription fee of $12,000 in consideration for two years’ access to the PPEX ATS as an available venue for the potential resale transactions in Interests to be conducted through the Executing Broker as a broker-dealer member of the PPEX ATS. After the expiration of the initial two-year term, the Company will have the option to extend the term of the PPEX ATS Company Agreement either on an annual basis for $10,000 per year or on a six-month basis for $6,000 per six months.
In addition, on October 21, 2021, the Asset Manager entered into a Software and Services License Agreement with North Capital Investment Technology, Inc., the parent company of NCPS (“NCIT”), pursuant to which the Company is licensed to use certain technology to facilitate the operation of the Platform with the PPEX ATS as described above. The Asset Manager will pay NCIT a monthly fee of $500.
The Company has also entered into an agreement with the Executing Broker (the “Secondary Brokerage Agreement”), dated June 14, 2021, separate and apart from the Brokerage Agreement. Pursuant to the Secondary Brokerage Agreement, the Executing Broker will perform certain services in support of the secondary trading of Interests on the PPEX ATS and will ultimately be responsible for the execution of secondary trades of Interests. As compensation, the Executing Broker will receive 2% of the gross proceeds received related to each transaction (1% from the buyer and 1% from the seller involved in such transaction). The Manager may, from time to time and at its sole discretion, opt to pay the compensation earned by the Executing Broker in connection with its services related to the PPEX ATS.
The Asset Manager has also entered into an additional license agreement, dated June 29, 2021 (the “Tools License Agreement”), with the Executing Broker, pursuant to which the Executing Broker is licensed to use certain of the Asset Manager’s proprietary hosted software tools to perform services for the Rally Entities (“Services”) as called for by the Secondary Brokerage Agreement. There are no additional fees payable by either party under the Tools License Agreement in exchange for the Services.
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The Executing Broker and the Custodian have entered into an agreement, pursuant to which the Custodian will perform the custody and clearing services in connection with transfers of Interests and the Company will pay the fees due to the Custodian under that agreement.
Facilities
The Manager intends to operate the Company and manage the collection in a manner that will focus on the ongoing security of all Underlying Assets. The Manager will store the Underlying Assets, along with other assets, in a professional facility and in accordance with standards commonly expected when managing Memorabilia Assets of equivalent value and always as recommended by the Advisory Board.
The Company has leased space in an art storage facility in Delaware for the purposes of storing the Underlying Assets in a highly controlled environment other than when some or all of the Underlying Assets are used in Membership Experience Programs or are otherwise being utilized for marketing or similar purposes. The facility the Company has leased space in fulfills the following criteria:
-secure brick building in an office park with proximity to a police station;
-security cameras record and monitor remotely all areas of the building;
-temperature controlled to appropriate temperature for storage;
-special locked and gated area where all valuable items are stored, with limited access for select personnel;
-additionally, vaults exist inside the locked and gated area where ultra-high-end items are stored; and
-all items are kept out of sunlight and, in the case of vault items, out of all light.
From time to time various Underlying Assets may be held in third-party facilities, such as the Underlying Asset of the Series #HONUS, which will be showcased in the DePace Sports Museum at its principal location in New Jersey. In such cases, the Asset Manager endeavors to ensure that the Underlying Assets are stored with the appropriate care and insurance as would be the case if they were held in the facility in which the Company leases space, unless otherwise specified in the description for an Underlying Asset. See the “Description of Series T206 Honus Wagner Card” section for further details.
Underlying digital assets are stored by the Manager using commercially reasonable measures in a MetaMask wallet. Specifically, each digital asset will be stored in its own wallet with its own public address, private key, 12-word recovery seed phrase, and “memorable password.” Each wallet’s private key, 12-word recovery seed phrase, and memorable password are separately stored as individual printed copies in a vault in New York with a dedicated alarm system and 24/7 video surveillance, the access codes to which are provided only to a limited number of employees. Presently, a designated employee of the Asset Manager has access to the wallet on a device under their control, accessible via the memorable password. Should this password be forgotten, the wallet can be recovered using the full 12-word recovery seed phrase. We anticipate engaging a digital asset custodian in the future to provide third-party custodian storage of our digital assets.
Each of the Underlying Assets in the collection will be inspected on a regular basis according to the inspection schedule defined for each Underlying Asset by the Asset Manager in conjunction with members of the Advisory Board.
The Manager and the Asset Manager are located at 250 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10012 and the Asset Manager presently has approximately thirty-five full-time employees and part-time contractors. Neither the Manager nor the Company has any employees.
Government Regulation
Federal and state laws and regulations apply to many key aspects of our business. Any actual or perceived failure to comply with these requirements may result in, among other things, revocation of required licenses or registrations, loss of approved status, regulatory or governmental investigations, administrative enforcement actions, sanctions, civil and criminal liability, private litigation, reputational harm, or constraints on our ability to continue to operate. It is also possible that current or future laws or regulations could be enacted, interpreted or applied in a manner
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that would prohibit, alter or impair our existing or planned lines of business, or that could require costly, time- consuming, or otherwise burdensome compliance measures. As our business expands, our compliance requirements and costs may increase and we may be subject to increased regulatory scrutiny
Claims arising out of actual or alleged violations of law, including certain matters currently under investigation by the Commission, could be asserted against the Company by individuals or governmental authorities and could expose the Company or each Series to significant damages or other penalties, including revocation or suspension of the licenses necessary to conduct business and fines. See “Risk Factors.”
Regulation of Digital Assets
Regulation of digital assets is under active consideration by the United States through various federal agencies, including the Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, as well as in other countries. State government regulations may also apply. Furthermore, it is expected that regulations will increase, although we cannot anticipate how and when. As the regulatory and legal environment evolves, we may become subject to new laws and regulation by the Commission and other agencies.
In recent years, the Commission and U.S. state securities regulators have stated that certain digital assets may be classified as securities under U.S. federal and state securities laws; however, there has not been definitive guidance on this point. A number of enforcement actions and regulatory proceedings have since been initiated against issuers of digital assets and their developers and proponents. Several foreign governments have also issued similar warnings cautioning that digital assets may be deemed to be securities under the laws of their jurisdictions.
Regulation of digital asset exchanges in the future may raise transaction costs, potentially offsetting or eliminating many of the key benefits of digital assets. Lack of international coordination raises the risk of an uneven global regulatory landscape. The development of the market for digital assets globally is in relative limbo currently due to regulatory uncertainty.
Additionally, the rules governing the ownership and operation of domain names are controlled entirely by “ICANN” (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). ICANN is a multi-stakeholder private sector, not-for-profit corporation formed in 1998 for the express purposes of overseeing a number of Internet related tasks, including management of the DNS, allocation of IP addresses, accreditation of domain name registrars and registries and the definition and coordination of policy development for all of these functions. The regulation of Internet domain names in the U.S. and in foreign countries is subject to change.
Regulation of Collectibles
Regulation of the art and collectible industry varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and state to state. In any jurisdictions or states in which the Company operates, it may be required to obtain licenses and permits to conduct business, including dealer and sales licenses, and will be subject to local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, import and export regulations, laws and regulations involving sales, use, value-added and other indirect taxes.
In the United States, a three-tiered distribution system gives individual states the ability to regulate how alcohol is sold. Alcohol has regulation around who has access to it, who is able to purchase it and how it is owned. There are regulatory restrictions around licensed entities and how they transact alcohol. Each state regulates alcohol individually from one another, creating unique and complex regulatory requirements. Imported alcohol in most international jurisdictions is subject to import and export regulations which may include excise tax, customs declarations and extensive administrative requirements. As such, imported alcohol is subject to more regulation and to the rules and regulations in the country or state to which it is being sold.
Claims arising out of actual or alleged violations of law, including certain matters currently under investigation by the SEC, could be asserted against the Company by individuals or governmental authorities and could expose the Company or each Series to significant damages or other penalties, including revocation or suspension of
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the licenses necessary to conduct business and fines. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Offerings—If either the Manager or Asset Manager is required to register as a broker-dealer, the Manager or Asset Manager may be required to cease operations and any Series of Interests offered and sold without such proper registration may be subject to a right of rescission” and “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Offerings— If the Platform is ultimately found to be a securities exchange or alternative trading system, we may be required to cease operating the Platform while we are still reliant on it for secondary trading in some Series of Interests, and such cessation would materially and adversely affect your ability to transfer your Interests.”
Regulation of Exchanges
A platform facilitating the sale and secondary trading of securities potentially may be required to register with the Commission as an exchange. Section 3(a)(1) of the Exchange Act provides that an “exchange” means “any organization, association, or group of persons, whether incorporated or unincorporated, which constitutes, maintains, or provides a market place or facilities for bringing together purchasers and sellers of securities or for otherwise performing with respect to securities the functions commonly performed by a stock exchange as that term is generally understood, and includes the market place and the market facilities maintained by such exchange.” Rule 3b-16(a) under the Exchange Act further provides that a “market place or facility for bringing together purchasers and sellers of securities or for otherwise performing with respect to securities the functions commonly performed by a stock exchange” means someone who brings together the orders for securities of multiple buyers and sellers and “uses established, non-discretionary methods (whether by providing a trading facility or by setting rules) under which such orders interact with each other, and the buyers and sellers entering such orders agree to the terms of a trade.”
We believe that the Platform does not use any non-discretionary methods under which any orders to purchase or sell a security interact with each other. The Platform merely routes orders to a registered broker-dealer to make isolated trades through matching individual buyers and sellers after the buyers and sellers have confirmed their intent to complete the trade.
A system that meets the definition of an exchange and is not excluded under Rule 3b-16(b) must register as a national securities exchange or operate pursuant to an appropriate exemption. One frequently used exemption is for alternative trading systems (“ATS”). Rule 3a1-1(a)(2) under the Exchange Act exempts from the definition of “exchange” under Section 3(a)(1) of the Exchange Act an ATS that complies with Regulation ATS. An ATS that operates pursuant to the Rule 3a1-1(a)(2) exemption and complies with Regulation ATS would not be subject to the registration requirement of Section 5 of the Exchange Act.
Rule 3b-16(b)(1) provides that such an entity will not be “a market place or facilities for bringing together purchasers and sellers of securities or for otherwise performing with respect to securities the functions commonly performed by a stock exchange” solely because it routes orders to a registered broker-dealer. The Platform merely provides bid and ask prices to a registered broker-dealer, and requires users to click through an acknowledgement that any orders being placed are with a registered broker-dealer, not with the Company itself. Any rules for submitting buy or sell orders are set by the participating broker-dealers. In reliance upon Rule 3b-16(b)(1), the Company believes it is not required to register the Platform as an exchange or comply with Regulation ATS as an ATS. However, the Company is currently subject to an SEC investigation related to the potential status of the Platform as an exchange or an ATS.
Privacy and Protection of Investor Data
Aspects of our operations or business are subject to privacy and data protection regulation in the United States and elsewhere. Accordingly, we publish our privacy policies and terms of service, which describe our practices concerning the use, transmission and disclosure of information. As our business continues to expand in the United States and beyond, and as laws and regulations continue to be passed and their interpretations continue to evolve in numerous jurisdictions, additional laws and regulations may become relevant to us. Regulatory authorities around the world are considering numerous legislative and regulatory proposals concerning privacy and data protection. In addition, the interpretation and application of these privacy and data protection laws in the United States and elsewhere are often uncertain and in a state of flux.
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Growing public concern about privacy and the use of personal information may subject us to increased regulatory scrutiny. The FTC has, over the last few years, begun investigating companies that have used personally identifiable information in a deceptive or unfair manner or in violation of a posted privacy policy. If we are accused of violating the terms of our privacy policy or implementing unfair privacy practices, we may be forced to expend significant financial and managerial resources to defend against an FTC action. On May 25, 2018, the European Union implemented the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”), a new privacy regulation that imposes new regulatory scrutiny on our business with customers in the European Economic Area, with possible financial consequences for noncompliance. If we are accused of violating the data protection and privacy rights of European Union citizens, we may be forced to expend significant financial and managerial resources to defend against a GDPR enforcement action by a European Union data protection authority or a European Union citizen. On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”) became effective. Similar to the GDPR, the CCPA imposes new regulatory scrutiny on our processing of the personal data of our customers in California, with possible financial consequences for noncompliance. If we are accused of violating the CCPA, we may be forced to expend significant financial and managerial resources to defend against an enforcement action by the California Attorney General or, in the event of a data breach, a lawsuit by customers located in California.
Consumer Protection Regulation
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other federal and state regulatory agencies, including the FTC, broadly regulate financial products, enforce consumer protection laws applicable to credit, deposit and payments, and other similar products, and prohibit unfair and deceptive practices. Such agencies have broad consumer protection mandates, and they promulgate, interpret and enforce laws, rules and regulations, including with respect to unfair, deceptive and abusive acts and practices that may impact or apply to our business. For example, under federal and state financial privacy laws and regulations, we must provide notice to Investors of our policies on sharing non- public information with third parties, among other requirements. In addition, under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, we may be required to disclose the terms of our electronic fund transfer services to consumers prior to their use of the service, among other requirements.
Investment Company Act of 1940 Considerations
We intend to conduct our operations so that we do not fall within, or are excluded from, the definition of an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”). Under Section 3(a)(1)(A) of the Investment Company Act, a company is deemed to be an “investment company” if it is, or holds itself out as being, engaged primarily, or proposes to engage primarily, in the business of investing, reinvesting or trading in securities. We believe that we will not be considered an investment company under Section 3(a)(1)(A) of the Investment Company Act because we will not engage primarily or hold ourselves out as being engaged primarily in the business of investing, reinvesting or trading in securities. We anticipate that the Underlying Assets for each Series will not be securities.
Under Section 3(a)(1)(C) of the Investment Company Act, a company is deemed to be an “investment company” if it is engaged, or proposes to engage, in the business of investing, reinvesting, owning, holding or trading in securities and owns or proposes to acquire “investment securities” having a value exceeding 40% of the value of the company’s total assets (exclusive of U.S. government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis, which we refer to as the “40% test.” We intend to monitor our holdings and conduct operations so that on an unconsolidated basis we will comply with the 40% test with respect to each Series.
If we become obligated to register the Company as an investment company, we would have to comply with a variety of substantive requirements under the Investment Company Act imposing, among other things:
·limitations on capital structure;
·restrictions on specified investments;
·prohibitions on transactions with affiliates; and
·compliance with reporting, record keeping, voting, proxy disclosure and other rules and regulations that would significantly change our operations.
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If we were required to register the Company as an investment company but failed to do so, we would be prohibited from engaging in our business, and criminal and civil actions could be brought against us. In addition, our contracts would be unenforceable unless a court required enforcement, and a court could appoint a receiver to take control of us and liquidate our business, all of which would have a material adverse effect on us.
Legal Proceedings
None of the Rally Entities nor any of their respective directors or executive officers is as of the date of this Offering Circular subject to any material legal proceedings.
Allocation of Expenses
To the extent relevant, Offering Expenses, Acquisition Expenses, Operating Expenses, revenue generated from Underlying Assets and any indemnification payments made by the Company will be allocated amongst the various Series in accordance with the Manager’s allocation policy, a copy of which is available to Investors upon written request to the Manager. The allocation policy requires the Manager to allocate items that are allocable to a specific Series to be borne by, or distributed to (as applicable), the applicable Series of Interests. If, however, an item is not allocable to a specific Series but to the Company in general, it will be allocated pro rata based on the value of Underlying Assets or the number of Underlying Assets, as reasonably determined by the Manager or as otherwise set forth in the allocation policy. By way of example, as of the date hereof it is anticipated that revenues and expenses will be allocated as follows:
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Revenue or Expense Item | Details | Allocation Policy (if revenue or expense is not clearly allocable to a specific Underlying Asset) |
Revenue | Membership Experience Programs | Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset |
Asset sponsorship models | Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset | |
Offering Expenses
| Filing expenses related to submission of regulatory paperwork for a Series | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets |
Legal expenses related to the submission of regulatory paperwork for a Series | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets | |
Audit and accounting work related to the regulatory paperwork or a Series | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets | |
Escrow agent fees for the administration of escrow accounts related to the Offering | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets | |
Compliance work including diligence related to the preparation of a Series | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets | |
Bank transfer and other bank account related fees | Allocable to each Underlying Asset
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Transfer to and custody of Interests in Custodian brokerage accounts | 0.75% (minimum of $500) of gross proceeds of Offering | |
Acquisition Expense | Transportation of Underlying Asset as at time of acquisition | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets |
Insurance for transportation of Underlying Asset as at time of acquisition | Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset | |
Preparation of marketing materials | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets | |
Document fee | Allocable directly to the applicable Underlying Asset | |
Authenticity and verification check | Allocable directly to the applicable Underlying Asset | |
Identification Fee | Allocable directly to the applicable Underlying Asset | |
Restoration and maintenance | Allocable directly to the applicable Underlying Asset | |
Interest / purchase option expense in the case (i) an Underlying Asset was pre-purchased by the Company through a loan or (ii) the Company obtained a purchase option to acquire an Underlying Asset, prior to the Closing of an Offering | Allocable directly to the applicable Underlying Asset |
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Operating Expenses | Storage | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets |
Security (e.g., surveillance and patrols) | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets | |
Custodial fees | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets | |
Appraisal and valuation fees | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets | |
Marketing expenses in connection with Membership Experience Programs | Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset | |
Insurance | Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset | |
Maintenance | Allocable directly to the applicable Underlying Asset | |
Transportation to Membership Experience Programs | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets | |
Ongoing reporting requirements (e.g. Reg A+ or Securities Act reporting) | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets | |
Audit, accounting bookkeeping and legal related to the reporting requirements of the Series | Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets | |
Other Membership Experience Programs related expenses (e.g., venue hire, catering, facility management, film and photography crew) | Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset | |
Indemnification Payments | Indemnification payments under the Operating Agreement | Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset |
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Manager may revise and update the allocation policy from time to time in its reasonable discretion without further notice to the Investors.
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Manager
The Manager of the Company is RSE Archive Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company formed on March 27, 2019.
The Company operates under the direction of the Manager, which is responsible for directing the operations of our business, directing our day-to-day affairs, and implementing our investment strategy. RSE Markets, the sole member of the Asset Manager, has established a Board of Directors that will make decisions with respect to all asset acquisitions, dispositions and maintenance schedules, with guidance from the Advisory Board. The Manager and the officers and directors of RSE Markets are not required to devote all of their time to our business and are only required to devote such time to our affairs as their duties require. The Manager is responsible for determining maintenance required in order to maintain or improve the asset’s quality, determining how to monetize the Underlying Assets at Membership Experience Programs in order to generate profits and evaluating potential sale offers, which may lead to the liquidation of a Series.
The Company will follow guidelines adopted by the Manager and implement policies set forth in the Operating Agreement unless otherwise modified by the Manager. The Manager may establish further written policies and will monitor our administrative procedures, investment operations and performance to ensure that the policies are fulfilled. The Manager may change our objectives at any time without approval of Interest Holders. The Manager itself has a limited track record and is relying on the experience of the individual officers, directors and advisors of Rally Holdings. The Asset Manager is also the Asset Manager for RSE Collection, LLC and RSE Innovation, LLC, other series limited liability companies with similar businesses in the collectible and intangible asset classes, respectively. RSE Collection, LLC commenced principal operations in 2017, while RSE Innovation, LLC did so in 2021. While the Asset Manager thus has some similar management experience, such experience is limited, and it has limited experience selecting or managing assets in the Asset Class.
The Manager performs its duties and responsibilities pursuant to our Operating Agreement. The Manager maintains a contractual, as opposed to a fiduciary, relationship with us and our Interest Holders. Furthermore, we have agreed to limit the liability of the Manager and to indemnify the Manager against certain liabilities.
Responsibilities of the Manager
The responsibilities of the Manager include:
Asset Sourcing and Disposition Services:
-Together with guidance from the Advisory Board, define and oversee the overall Underlying Asset sourcing and disposition strategy;
Services in Connection with an Offering:
-Create and manage all Series of Interests for Offerings related to Underlying Assets on the Platform;
-Develop Offering materials, including the determination of specific terms and structure and description of the Underlying Assets;
-Create and submit all necessary regulatory filings including, but not limited to, Commission filings and financial audits and related coordination with advisors;
-Prepare all marketing materials related to Offerings;
-Together with the broker of record, coordinate the receipt, collection, processing and acceptance of subscription agreements and other administrative support functions;
-Create and implement various technology services, transactional services, and electronic communications related to any Offerings;
-All other necessary Offering related services, which may be contracted out;
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Asset Monetization Services:
-Together with advice from the Asset Manager, create and manage all Membership Experience Programs and determine participation in such programs by any Underlying Assets;
-Together with advice from the Asset Manager, evaluate and enter into service provider contracts related to the operation of Membership Experience Programs;
-Allocate revenues and costs related to Membership Experience Programs to the appropriate Series in accordance with our allocation policy;
-Approve potential joint ventures, limited partnerships and other such relationships with third parties related to asset monetization and Membership Experience Programs;
Interest Holder Relationship Services:
-Provide any appropriate updates related to Underlying Assets or Offerings electronically or through the Platform;
-Manage communications with Interest Holders, including answering e-mails, preparing and sending written and electronic reports and other communications;
-Establish technology infrastructure to assist in providing Interest Holder support and services;
-Determine our distribution policy and determine amounts of and authorize Free Cash Flow distributions from time to time;
-Maintain Free Cash Flow funds in deposit accounts or investment accounts for the benefit of a Series;
Administrative Services:
-Manage and perform the various administrative functions necessary for our day-to-day operations;
-Provide financial and operational planning services and collection management functions including determination, administration and servicing of any Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation made to the Company or any Series by the Manager or the Asset Manager to cover any Operating Expense shortfalls;
-Administer the potential issuance of additional Interests to cover any potential Operating Expense shortfalls;
-Maintain accounting data and any other information concerning our activities as will be required to prepare and to file all periodic financial reports required to be filed with the Commission and any other regulatory agency, including annual and semi-annual financial statements;
-Maintain all appropriate books and records for the Company and all the Series of Interests;
-Obtain and update market research and economic and statistical data in the Underlying Assets and the general Asset Class;
-Oversee tax and compliance services and risk management services and coordinate with appropriate third parties, including independent accountants and other consultants, on related tax matters;
-Supervise the performance of such ministerial and administrative functions as may be necessary in connection with our daily operations;
-Provide all necessary cash management services;
-Manage and coordinate with the transfer agent, custodian or broker-dealer, if any, the process of making distributions and payments to Interest Holders or the transfer or re-sale of securities as may be permitted by law;
-Evaluate and obtain adequate insurance coverage for the Underlying Assets based upon risk management determinations;
-Track the overall regulatory environment affecting the Company, as well as managing compliance with regulatory matters;
-Evaluate our corporate governance structure and appropriate policies and procedures related thereto; and
-Oversee all reporting, record keeping, internal controls and similar matters in a manner to allow us to comply with applicable law.
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Responsibilities of the Asset Manager
The responsibilities of the Asset Manager include:
Asset Sourcing and Disposition Services:
- Manage the Company’s asset sourcing activities including creating the asset acquisition policy, organizing and evaluating due diligence for specific asset acquisition opportunities, verifying authenticity and condition of specific assets, and structuring partnerships with collectors, brokers and dealers who may provide opportunities to source quality assets;
-Negotiate and structure the terms and conditions of acquisitions of or purchase option agreements or purchase agreements for Underlying Assets with Asset Sellers;
-Evaluate any potential asset takeover offers from third parties, which may result in asset dispositions, sales or other liquidity transactions;
-Structure and negotiate the terms and conditions of transactions pursuant to which Underlying Assets may be sold or otherwise disposed.
Asset Management and Maintenance Services with Respect to the Underlying Assets:
-Develop a maintenance schedule and standards of care in consultation with the Advisory Board and oversee compliance with such maintenance schedule and standards of care;
-Purchase and maintain insurance coverage for Underlying Assets;
-Engage third-party independent contractors for the care, custody, maintenance and management of the Underlying Assets;
-Deliver invoices to the Managing Member for the payment of all fees and expenses incurred in connection with the maintenance and operation of Underlying Assets and ensure delivery of payments to third parties for any such services; and
-Generally, perform any other act necessary to carry out all asset management and maintenance obligations.
Executive Officers, Directors and Key Employees of RSE Markets
The following individuals constitute the Board of Directors, executive management and significant employees of RSE Markets, the sole member of the Asset Manager:
Name(1) | Age | Position | Term of Office (Beginning) |
Christopher J. Bruno | 41 | President and Director | 05/2016 |
George Leimer | 55 | Chief Executive Officer and Director | 08/2020 |
Robert A. Petrozzo | 38 | Chief Product Officer | 06/2016 |
Maximilian F. Niederste-Ostholt | 41 | Chief Financial Officer | 08/2016 |
Vincent DiDonato | 43 | Chief Technology Officer | 10/2019 |
Greg Bettinelli | 49 | Director | 07/2018 |
Joshua Silberstein | 46 | Director | 10/2016 |
Ryan Sweeney | 44 | Director | 04/2021 |
(1)Each of the directors of RSE Markets was elected as a director pursuant to a voting agreement among RSE Markets and certain stockholders of RSE Markets.
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Background of Executive Officers and Directors of RSE Markets
The following is a brief summary of the background of each executive officer and director of RSE Markets:
Christopher J. Bruno, Founder & President
Chris is a serial entrepreneur who has developed several online platform businesses. In 2013, Chris co-founded Network of One, a data-driven content investment platform focused on the YouTube market where he worked until 2016. Prior to Network of One, Chris co-founded Healthguru, a leading health information video platform on the web (acquired by Propel Media, Inc., OTC BB: PROM) where he worked from 2005 to 2013.
Chris began his career working in venture capital at Village Ventures where he invested in early-stage companies across the online media, telecommunications, software, medical devices, consumer products and e-commerce industries. Chris worked at Village Ventures from 2002 to 2005.
From 2004 to 2005, Chris also worked as an analyst directly for the management team of Everyday Health (NYSE: EVDY) during its growth phase.
Chris graduated magna cum laude with Honors from Williams College with a degree in Economics and received his MBA, beta gamma sigma, from the NYU Stern School of Business with a specialization in Finance and Entrepreneurship.
George Leimer, Chief Executive Officer
George is a seasoned business and technology executive with extensive experience working in a diverse collection of industries ranging from e-commerce, content-creation, consumer internet, and entertainment. He has hands-on knowledge gained from direct leadership in general management, product development, and product marketing roles and early-stage experience from company formation through fund-raising, launch/operation and acquisition.
Most recently George was the Senior Vice President of data platforms at Disney where he led the transformation of The Walt Disney Company’s consumer identity platform from an on-premises monolithic architecture to a highly available and scalable cloud-based solution. He led both technology and product groups at ESPN as a Vice President from 2013 to 2018 building products and running development groups.
From 2007 until 2009 George was a senior manager of online store merchandising at Apple. He had an entrepreneurial hiatus from Apple from 2009 until 2012 in which he cofounded BigDeal.com, a hybrid gaming/ecommerce business. He returned to Apple in 2012 where he was the director of online store merchandising until he departed for ESPN in 2013.
George held various senior operations and technology roles at eBay and subsidiary Half.com from 1999 until 2007. In his tenure at eBay, George launched various services and led a portfolio of businesses generating $2B in annual gross merchandise sales.
George graduated from Widener University in 1987 with a bachelor's in Management and an MIS Concentration.
Robert A. Petrozzo, Chief Product Officer
Rob is a designer and creative thinker who has led the development of multiple award-winning technology platforms in both the software and hardware arenas. For the past decade, he has specialized in the product design space having created authoring components, architected the front-end of distribution platforms, and designed interactive content platforms for both consumers and enterprises. Immediately prior to joining the Asset Manager, he led the UX & UI effort at computer vision and robotics startup KeyMe, building interactive products from the ground up and deploying both mobile and kiosk-based software nationwide. Rob worked at KeyMe from 2014 to 2016.
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His previous roles include internal software design for Ares Management (2013 to 2014), and Creative Director at ScrollMotion (2010 to 2013), where he led a team of content creators and product developers to release a fully integrated authoring tool and over 300 custom enterprise apps for Fortune 50 and 100 clientele across 12 countries including Hearst, Roche, J&J, Genentech, and the NFL.
Rob received his degree in User-Centered Design with a peripheral curriculum in User Psychology from the University of Philadelphia.
Maximilian F. Niederste-Ostholt, Chief Financial Officer
Max has spent nine years in the finance industry, working in the investment banking divisions of Lehman Brothers from 2007 to 2008 and Barclays from 2008 to 2016. At both firms he was a member of the healthcare investment banking group, most recently as Director focused on M&A and financing transactions in the Healthcare IT and Health Insurance spaces. Max has supported the execution of over $100 billion of financing and M&A transactions across various sectors of the healthcare space including buy-side and sell-side M&A assignments and financings across high grade and high yield debt, equities and convertible financings. Work performed on these transactions included amongst other aspects, valuation, contract negotiations, capital raising support and general transaction execution activities.
Prior to his career in investment banking, Max worked in management consulting at A.T. Kearney from 2002 to 2005, where he focused on engagements in the automotive, IT and healthcare spaces. During this time, he worked on asset sourcing, logistics and process optimization projects.
Max graduated from Williams College with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Economics and received a Master of Business Administration, beta gamma sigma, from NYU’s Stern School of Business.
Vincent A. DiDonato, Chief Technology Officer
Vincent brings more than 20 years of technology and web application development experience with a focus on SaaS-based B2C and B2B platforms. Most recently, Vincent was VP of Engineering at Splash, where he helped build and lead a global engineering team.
Prior to Splash, Vincent spent over five years working as SiteCompli's VP of Technology & Engineering where he oversaw the direction and execution of SiteCompli's technology strategy as well as managed onshore and offshore software engineering operations.
Vincent's previous roles include director and engineering capacities with American Express and NYC & Company, where he led, architected and implemented multi-million-dollar product and platform launches.
Greg Bettinelli, Director
Greg has over 20 years of experience in the Internet and e-commerce industries.
In 2013 he joined the venture capital firm Upfront Ventures as a Partner and is focused on investments in businesses at the intersection of retail and technology. One of Greg's most notable investments, Ring, was acquired by Amazon for $1 billion in 2018.
Prior to joining Upfront Ventures, from 2009 to 2013, Greg was the Chief Marketing Officer for HauteLook, a leading online flash-sale retailer which was acquired by Nordstrom, Inc. in March 2011 for $270 million.
Before joining HauteLook, from 2008 to 2009, Greg served as Executive Vice President of Business Development and Strategy at Live Nation, where he was responsible for the strategic direction and key business partnerships for Live Nations' ticketing and digital businesses. Prior to Live Nation, from 2003 to 2008, Greg held a
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number of leadership positions at eBay, including Sr. Director of Business Development for StubHub and Director of Event Tickets and Media. While at eBay, Greg played a lead role in eBay's acquisition of StubHub in 2007 for $307 million.
Earlier in his career, Greg held a number of roles in marketing, finance, and business development at companies in the financial services and healthcare industries.
Greg holds a BA in Political Science from the University of San Diego and an MBA from Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management.
Joshua Silberstein, Director
Joshua is a seasoned operator and entrepreneur with in excess of 15 years of experience successfully building companies – as a founder, investor, board member, and CEO.
Joshua co-founded Healthguru in 2006 and led the company from idea to exit in 2013. When Healthguru was acquired by Propel Media, Inc. (OTC BB: PROM), a publicly traded video syndication company, in 2013, Healthguru was a leading provider of health video on the web (as of 2013 it had 917 million streams and a 49.1% market share in health videos).
After the acquisition, Joshua joined Propel Media as President and completed a transformative transaction that quadrupled annual revenue and dramatically improved profitability. When the deal – a reverse merger – was completed, it resulted in an entity with over $90 million in revenue and approximately $30 million in EBITDA.
In the past several years, Joshua has taken an active role with more than a dozen companies (with approximately $3 million to $47 million in revenue) – both in operating roles (Interim President, Chief Strategy Officer) and in an advisory capacity (to support a capital raise or lead an M&A transaction).
Earlier in his career, Joshua was a venture capitalist at BEV Capital, where he was part of teams that invested nearly $50 million in early-stage consumer businesses (including Alloy.com and Classmates Online) and held a number of other senior operating roles in finance, marketing, and business development.
Joshua has a BS in Economics from the Wharton School (summa cum laude) and an MBA from Columbia University (beta gamma sigma).
Ryan Sweeney, Director
In 2009, Ryan joined the venture capital firm, Accel, as a Partner and is focused on investments in businesses at the intersection of consumer services and technology. One of Ryan’s most notable investments, Qualtrics, was acquired by SAP for $8 billion in 2018.
Prior to joining Accel, from 2000 to 2008, Ryan led technology growth investments at Summit Partners in the Boston area.
Before joining Summit Partners Ryan worked at William Blair & Company, LLC, and held a number of leadership positions at North Bridge Growth Equity and National Mentor Holdings, Inc.
Earlier in his career, Ryan held a number of roles in finance and business development at companies in the investment banking and private equity industries.
Ryan grew up in New Jersey and holds a BBA in Finance and Business Economics from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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Advisory Board
Responsibilities of the Advisory Board
The Advisory Board supports the Company, the Asset Manager, the Manager and RSE Markets and consists of members of our expert network and additional advisors to the Manager. The Advisory Board reviews the Company’s relationship with, and the performance of, the Manager, and generally approves the terms of any material or related-party transactions. In addition, the Advisory Board assists with, and makes recommendations with respect to the following:
(1)Approving, permitting deviations from, making changes to, and annually reviewing the asset acquisition policy;
(2)Evaluating all asset acquisitions;
(3)Evaluating any third party offers for asset acquisitions and approving asset dispositions that are in the best interest of the Company and the Interest Holders;
(4)Providing guidance with respect to the appropriate levels of annual collection level insurance costs and maintenance costs specific to each individual asset;
(5)Reviewing material conflicts of interest that arise, or are reasonably likely to arise with the Managing Member, on the one hand, and the Company, a Series or the Interest Holders, on the other hand, or the Company or a Series, on the one hand, and another Series, on the other hand;
(6)Approving any material transaction between the Company or a Series, on the one hand, and the Manager or any of its affiliates, another Series or an Interest Holder, on the other hand, other than for the purchase of Interests;
(7)Reviewing the total fees, expenses, assets, revenues, and availability of funds for distributions to Interest Holders at least annually or with sufficient frequency to determine that the expenses incurred are reasonable in light of the investment performance of the assets, and that funds available for distributions to Interest Holders are in accordance with our policies; and
(8)Approving any service providers appointed by the Manager or the Asset Manager in respect of the Underlying Assets.
The resolution of any conflict of interest approved by the Advisory Board shall be conclusively deemed fair and reasonable to the Company and the Members and not a breach of any duty at law, in equity or otherwise. The members of the Advisory Board are not managers or officers of the Company, the Manager or the Asset Manager, or any Series and do not have fiduciary or other duties to the Interest Holders of any Series.
Compensation of the Advisory Board
The Asset Manager will compensate members of the Advisory Board or their nominees (as so directed by an Advisory Board member) for their service. As such, their costs will not be borne by any given Series of Interests, although members of the Advisory Board may be reimbursed by a Series for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by such Advisory Board member in connection with a Series of Interests (e.g. travel related to evaluation of an asset).
Members of the Advisory Board
We plan to continue to build the Advisory Board over time and are in advanced discussions with various experts in the Asset Class. We have already established an informal network of expert advisors who support the Company in asset acquisitions, valuations and negotiations. To date, three individuals have formally joined the Manager’s Advisory Board:
Dan Gallagher
Dan has extensive public and private sector experience in regulatory matters, financial markets, and corporate legal affairs and governance.
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Dan initially began his career in private practice, advising clients on broker-dealer regulatory issues and representing clients in SEC and SRO enforcement proceedings. Dan then served on the SEC staff in several capacities, including as counsel to both Commissioner Paul Atkins and Chairman Christopher Cox, and from 2008 to 2010 as deputy director and co-acting director of the Division of Trading and Markets. While serving as deputy director and co-acting director, he was on the front lines of the agency’s response to the financial crisis, including representing the SEC in the Lehman Brothers liquidation.
Dan served as an SEC commissioner from 2011 to 2015. While serving as commissioner, he advocated for a comprehensive review of equity market structure, championed corporate governance reform and pushed to improve the SEC’s fixed income market expertise.
Dan is currently a partner of and deputy chair of the securities department at the international law firm WilmerHale and is a member of the advisory boards of both the Institute for Law and Economics at the University of Pennsylvania and the Center for Corporate Governance, Raj & Kamla Gupta Governance Institute, LeBow College of Business, Drexel University.
Dan earned his JD, magna cum laude, from the Catholic University of America, where he was a member of the law review and graduated from Georgetown University with a BA in English.
Arun Sundararajan
Arun is a Professor and the Robert L. and Dale Atkins Rosen Faculty Fellow at New York University’s (NYU) Stern School of Business, and an affiliated faculty member at many of NYU’s interdisciplinary research centers, including the Center for Data Science and the Center for Urban Science and Progress. He joined the NYU Stern faculty in 1998.
Arun’s research studies how digital technologies transform business, government and civil society. His current research topics include digital strategy and governance, crowd-based capitalism, the sharing economy, the economics of automation, and the future of work. He has published over 50 scientific papers in peer-reviewed academic journals and conferences, and over 30 op-eds in outlets that include The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Guardian, Wired, Le Monde, Bloomberg View, Fortune, Entrepreneur, The Economic Times, LiveMint, Harvard Business Review, Knowledge@Wharton and Quartz. He has given more than 250 invited talks at industry, government and academic forums internationally. His new book, “The Sharing Economy,” was published by the MIT Press in June 2016.
Arun is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Futures Council on Technology, Values and Policy. He interfaces with tech companies at various stages on issues of strategy and regulation, and with non-tech companies trying to understand how to forecast and address changes induced by digital technologies. He has provided expert input about the digital economy as part of Congressional testimony, and to various city, state and federal government agencies.
Arun holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and an M.S. in Management Science from the University of Rochester, and a B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
Roger has over 30 years of legal and risk management experience. He is a practicing attorney through his company Roger Wiegley Law Offices, which he started in 2013. He is also a senior adviser to KPMG (insurance and reinsurance) as well as a consultant to several AXA companies in Europe and the United States, and he is the founder and a director of Global Risk Consulting, Ltd., a UK consulting company.
Roger spent the first 18 years of his career practicing law at Sullivan & Cromwell; Sidley & Austin; and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, focused on clients in the financial sector. From 1998 to 2001 he was the chief counsel for the commercial bank branches of Credit Suisse First Boston in the Americas and served as Head of Regional Oversight for CSFB in the Asia-Pacific Region. He held various other general counsel and legal positions
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at various companies including Winterthur Swiss Insurance Company and Westmoreland Coal Company from 2001 to 2007. From 2008 to 2013, Roger was the Global General Counsel of AXA Liabilities Managers.
Ken Goldin
Ken is the founder and president at Goldin Auctions. He has sold over $700 million in the field of sports cards and memorabilia combined. Ken has been a leader in the field of sports collectibles for over 30 years.
Ken founded Goldin Auctions in 2012 and it quickly became an industry leader in sports memorabilia and trading cards. Ken is a regular guest on CNBC, Bloomberg and Fox Business and is a key contributor to these channels related to appraisals and valuations on memorabilia.
Prior to Goldin Auctions, he co-founded the Score Board Inc. in 1986. The company grew into an industry leader in trading cards and memorabilia selling over $100 million per year. The company was a pioneer in bringing sports memorabilia to the public, signing marketing and licensing agreements with many key figures in sports over the past 50 years.
Ken is also known for his many charitable endeavors and is one of the founders and a director of the Museum of Sports in Philadelphia, a non-profit educational museum that is being built in the stadium district.
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Compensation of Executive Officers
We do not currently have any employees, nor do we currently intend to hire any employees who will be compensated directly by the Company. Each of the executive officers of the Asset Manager manage our day-to-day affairs, oversee the review, selection and recommendation of investment opportunities, service acquired investments and monitor the performance of these investments to ensure that they are consistent with our investment objectives. Each of these individuals receives compensation for his or her services, including services performed for us on behalf of the Manager. Although we will indirectly bear some of the costs of the compensation paid to these individuals, through fees we pay to the Asset Manager, we do not intend to pay any compensation directly to these individuals.
Compensation of the Manager
The Manager may receive Sourcing Fees and reimbursement for costs incurred relating to the Offering described herein and other Offerings (e.g., Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses). Neither the Manager nor the Asset Manager nor its affiliates will receive any selling commissions or dealer manager fees in connection with the offer and sale of the Interests.
The annual compensation of the Manager was as follows for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020.
Year | Name | Capacities in which compensation was received (e.g., Chief Executive Officer, director, etc.) | Cash compensation ($) | Other compensation ($) | Total compensation ($) |
2019 | RSE Archive Manager, LLC | Manager | $18,014 | $0 | $18,014 |
2020 | RSE Archive Manager, LLC | Manager | $439,189 | $0 | $439,189 |
The Manager will receive Sourcing Fees for each subsequent Offering for Series of Interests in the Company that closes as detailed in the “Use of Proceeds” section of the respective Offerings. Additional details on Sourcing Fees received by the Manager can be found in the Master Series Table.
In addition, should a Series’ revenue exceed its ongoing Operating Expenses and various other potential financial obligations of the Series, the Asset Manager may receive a Management Fee as described in “Description of the Business –Management Fee.” To date, no Management Fees have been paid by any Series.
A more complete description of Management of the Company is included in “Description of the Business” and “Management.”
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The Company is managed by the Manager. At the Closing of each Offering, the Manager or an affiliate will own at least 1% of the Interests acquired on the same terms as the other Investors. The address of the Manager is 250 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10012.
As of June 30, 2021, the securities of the Company are beneficially owned as follows:
Closing Date | Total Interests Offered | Interest Owned by Manager (1) (2) | Total Offering Value | |
#52MANTLE | 10/25/2019 | 1,000 | 45 / 4.50% | $132,000 |
#71MAYS (3) | 10/31/2019 | 2,000 | 20 / 1.00% | $57,000 |
#RLEXPEPSI | 11/6/2019 | 2,000 | 218 / 10.90% | $17,800 |
#10COBB | 11/14/2019 | 1,000 | 12 / 1.20% | $39,000 |
#POTTER | 11/21/2019 | 3,000 | 30 / 1.00% | $72,000 |
#TWOCITIES | 11/21/2019 | 200 | 2 / 1.00% | $14,500 |
#FROST | 11/21/2019 | 200 | 2 / 1.00% | $13,500 |
#BIRKINBLEU | 11/27/2019 | 1,000 | 161 / 16.10% | $58,000 |
#SMURF | 11/27/2019 | 2,000 | 461 / 23.05% | $34,500 |
#70RLEX | 12/6/2019 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $20,000 |
#EINSTEIN | 12/13/2019 | 2,000 | 20 / 1.00% | $14,500 |
#HONUS (3) | 12/26/2019 | 10,000 | 100 / 1.00% | $520,000 |
#75ALI | 12/29/2019 | 1,000 | 309 / 30.90% | $46,000 |
#APROAK | 1/2/2020 | 1,000 | 339 / 33.90% | $75,000 |
#88JORDAN | 1/27/2020 | 2,000 | 23 / 1.15% | $22,000 |
#BIRKINBOR | 2/20/2020 | 2,000 | 122 / 6.10% | $52,500 |
#33RUTH | 2/26/2020 | 2,000 | 20 / 1.00% | $77,000 |
#SPIDER1 | 3/4/2020 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $22,000 |
#BATMAN3 | 3/4/2020 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $78,000 |
#ROOSEVELT | 3/10/2020 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $19,500 |
#ULYSSES | 3/10/2020 | 500 | 5 / 1.00% | $25,500 |
#56MANTLE | 3/11/2020 | 10,000 | 100 / 1.00% | $10,000 |
#AGHOWL | 3/11/2020 | 500 | 5 / 1.00% | $19,000 |
#18ZION | 4/2/2020 | 500 | 5 / 1.00% | $15,000 |
#SNOOPY | 4/7/2020 | 2,000 | 20 / 1.00% | $25,500 |
#APOLLO11 | 4/19/2020 | 1,000 | 11 / 1.10% | $32,000 |
#24RUTHBAT | 5/3/2020 | 3,000 | 47 / 1.57% | $255,000 |
#YOKO | 5/11/2020 | 200 | 2 / 1.00% | $16,000 |
#RUTHBALL1 | 5/24/2020 | 2,000 | 21 / 1.05% | $29,000 |
#HULK1 | 5/24/2020 | 2,000 | 20 / 1.00% | $89,000 |
#HIMALAYA | 5/27/2020 | 2,000 | 20 / 1.00% | $140,000 |
#55CLEMENTE | 6/4/2020 | 1,000 | 20 / 2.00% | $38,000 |
#38DIMAGGIO | 6/4/2020 | 1,000 | 20 / 2.00% | $22,000 |
#BOND1 | 6/12/2020 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $39,000 |
#LOTR | 6/12/2020 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $29,000 |
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#CATCHER | 6/12/2020 | 500 | 5 / 1.00% | $12,500 |
#SUPER21 | 6/17/2020 | 8,500 | 87 / 1.02% | $8,500 |
#BATMAN1 | 6/18/2020 | 1,000 | 18 / 1.80% | $71,000 |
#GMTBLACK1 | 6/25/2020 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $28,000 |
#BIRKINTAN | 6/25/2020 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $28,000 |
#61JFK | 7/7/2020 | 2,000 | 20 / 1.00% | $23,000 |
#POKEMON1 | 7/8/2020 | 5,000 | 50 / 1.00% | $125,000 |
#LINCOLN | 7/9/2020 | 4,000 | 121 / 3.03% | $80,000 |
#STARWARS1 | 7/14/2020 | 12,000 | 120 / 1.00% | $12,000 |
#56TEDWILL | 7/26/2020 | 2,000 | 70 / 3.50% | $90,000 |
#68MAYS | 7/26/2020 | 2,000 | 21 / 1.05% | $39,000 |
#TMNT1 | 7/30/2020 | 1,000 | 200 / 20.00% | $65,000 |
#CAPTAIN3 | 7/30/2020 | 1,000 | 11 / 1.10% | $37,000 |
#51MANTLE | 7/30/2020 | 2,000 | 20 / 1.00% | $34,000 |
#CHURCHILL | 8/6/2020 | 7,500 | 75 / 1.00% | $7,500 |
#SHKSPR4 | 8/6/2020 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $115,000 |
#03KOBE | 8/16/2020 | 6,250 | 63 / 1.01% | $50,000 |
#03LEBRON | 8/16/2020 | 2,000 | 103 / 5.15% | $34,000 |
#03JORDAN | 8/16/2020 | 2,000 | 21 / 1.05% | $41,000 |
#39TEDWILL | 8/24/2020 | 5,600 | 56 / 1.00% | $28,000 |
#94JETER | 8/24/2020 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $45,000 |
#2020TOPPS (3) | 8/25/2020 | 10,000 | 100 / 1.00% | $100,000 |
#FANFOUR1 | 9/2/2020 | 2,000 | 40 / 2.00% | $105,000 |
#86RICE | 9/15/2020 | 23,000 | 230 / 1.00% | $23,000 |
#DAREDEV1 | 9/15/2020 | 11,500 | 115 / 1.00% | $11,500 |
#85MARIO | 9/15/2020 | 3,000 | 30 / 1.00% | $150,000 |
#TOS39 | 9/15/2020 | 3,000 | 72 / 2.40% | $135,000 |
#05LATOUR | 9/15/2020 | 1,000 | 11 / 1.10% | $9,800 |
#16SCREAG | 9/15/2020 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $39,000 |
#14DRC | 9/15/2020 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $54,000 |
#57MANTLE | 9/21/2020 | 8,000 | 80 / 1.00% | $8,000 |
#FAUBOURG | 9/21/2020 | 2,000 | 20 / 1.00% | $150,000 |
#SOBLACK | 10/1/2020 | 1,000 | 66 / 6.60% | $56,000 |
#GATSBY | 10/1/2020 | 4,000 | 150 / 3.75% | $200,000 |
#93DAYTONA | 10/1/2020 | 2,000 | 20 / 1.00% | $42,000 |
#09TROUT | 10/8/2020 | 11,250 | 113 / 1.00% | $225,000 |
#57STARR | 10/8/2020 | 8,000 | 80 / 1.00% | $8,000 |
#AF15 | 10/19/2020 | 8,000 | 160 / 2.00% | $200,000 |
#03KOBE2 | 10/22/2020 | 5,750 | 65 / 1.13% | $23,000 |
#JOBSMAC | 10/22/2020 | 5,000 | 209 / 4.18% | $50,000 |
#16PETRUS | 11/3/2020 | 9,000 | 340 / 3.78% | $45,000 |
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#ALICE | 11/3/2020 | 12,000 | 120 / 1.00% | $12,000 |
#SPIDER10 | 11/3/2020 | 4,200 | 42 / 1.00% | $21,000 |
#62MANTLE | 11/4/2020 | 6,000 | 60 / 1.00% | $150,000 |
#BATMAN6 | 11/4/2020 | 2,000 | 22 / 1.10% | $27,000 |
#CLEMENTE2 | 11/9/2020 | 2,000 | 20 / 1.00% | $70,000 |
#79STELLA | 11/16/2020 | 13,800 | 368 / 2.67% | $69,000 |
#TKAM | 11/16/2020 | 2,000 | 20 / 1.00% | $32,000 |
#SUPER14 | 11/16/2020 | 5,200 | 52 / 1.00% | $130,000 |
#DIMAGGIO2 | 11/18/2020 | 2,000 | 33 / 1.65% | $21,000 |
#13BEAUX | 11/23/2020 | 5,100 | 51 / 1.00% | $25,500 |
#ANMLFARM | 11/23/2020 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $10,000 |
#NASA1 | 11/25/2020 | 10,000 | 114 / 1.14% | $300,000 |
#00BRADY | 11/30/2020 | 3,750 | 68 / 1.81% | $45,000 |
#85NES | 11/30/2020 | 8,000 | 681 / 8.51% | $32,000 |
#04LEBRON | 12/7/2020 | 5,000 | 291 / 5.82% | $50,000 |
#85JORDAN | 12/7/2020 | 10,000 | 101 / 1.01% | $250,000 |
#69KAREEM | 12/7/2020 | 2,500 | 25 / 1.00% | $27,500 |
#59JFK | 12/7/2020 | 2,000 | 20 / 1.00% | $26,000 |
#JUSTICE1 | 12/7/2020 | 5,000 | 50 / 1.00% | $215,000 |
#GRAPES | 12/14/2020 | 2,000 | 170 / 8.50% | $39,000 |
#GOLDENEYE | 12/14/2020 | 5,000 | 50 / 1.00% | $25,000 |
#03LEBRON2 | 12/14/2020 | 5,000 | 150 / 3.00% | $100,000 |
#34GEHRIG | 12/14/2020 | 5,000 | 352 / 7.04% | $35,000 |
#98KANGA | 12/14/2020 | 21,250 | 214 / 1.01% | $170,000 |
#06BRM | 12/14/2020 | 1,850 | 97 / 5.24% | $18,500 |
#MOONSHOE | 12/14/2020 | 18,000 | 880 / 4.89% | $180,000 |
#DUNE | 12/22/2020 | 1,000 | 10 / 1.00% | $13,250 |
#86FLEER | 12/22/2020 | 16,500 | 721 / 4.37% | $165,000 |
#58PELE2 | 12/22/2020 | 5,300 | 106 / 2.00% | $26,500 |
#WILDGUN | 12/22/2020 | 4,000 | 340 / 8.50% | $28,000 |
#03TACHE | 1/13/2021 | 15,600 | 452 / 2.90% | $78,000 |
#AVENGE57 | 1/13/2021 | 20,000 | 400 / 2.00% | $20,000 |
#99TMB2 | 1/13/2021 | 10,000 | 300 / 3.00% | $60,000 |
#13GIANNIS | 1/13/2021 | 5,000 | 100 / 2.00% | $25,000 |
#04MESSI | 1/13/2021 | 9,000 | 180 / 2.00% | $45,000 |
#PUNCHOUT | 1/13/2021 | 10,000 | 200 / 2.00% | $90,000 |
#BULLSRING | 1/13/2021 | 30,000 | 600 / 2.00% | $300,000 |
#70AARON | 1/13/2021 | 6,000 | 120 / 2.00% | $18,000 |
#96CHARZRD | 1/13/2021 | 6,500 | 201 / 3.09% | $65,000 |
#ICECLIMB | 1/13/2021 | 10,000 | 200 / 2.00% | $80,000 |
#01TIGER | 1/13/2021 | 1,850 | 37 / 2.00% | $18,500 |
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#JUNGLEBOX | 1/19/2021 | 6,900 | 138 / 2.00% | $34,500 |
#51HOWE | 1/19/2021 | 5,000 | 104 / 2.08% | $45,000 |
#09COBB | 1/19/2021 | 8,000 | 160 / 2.00% | $32,000 |
#96JORDAN2 | 1/19/2021 | 10,800 | 216 / 2.00% | $54,000 |
#FOSSILBOX | 1/25/2021 | 4,200 | 84 / 2.00% | $21,000 |
#59FLASH | 1/25/2021 | 10,000 | 202 / 2.02% | $65,000 |
#POKEBLUE | 1/27/2021 | 2,400 | 50 / 2.08% | $24,000 |
#DOMINOS | 1/27/2021 | 2,000 | 42 / 2.10% | $11,000 |
#PICNIC | 1/27/2021 | 2,000 | 40 / 2.00% | $54,000 |
#98GTA | 1/27/2021 | 3,150 | 64 / 2.03% | $15,750 |
#58PELE | 1/28/2021 | 31,500 | 635 / 2.02% | $315,000 |
#09CURRY | 2/2/2021 | 2,500 | 52 / 2.08% | $25,000 |
#84JORDAN | 2/2/2021 | 15,000 | 304 / 2.03% | $375,000 |
#09BEAUX | 2/2/2021 | 6,800 | 151 / 2.22% | $34,000 |
#KEROUAC | 2/7/2021 | 4,900 | 98 / 2.00% | $98,000 |
#96JORDAN | 2/7/2021 | 12,000 | 240 / 2.00% | $48,000 |
#FEDERAL | 2/7/2021 | 10,000 | 200 / 2.00% | $150,000 |
#62BOND | 2/7/2021 | 15,500 | 310 / 2.00% | $93,000 |
#71TOPPS | 2/17/2021 | 17,000 | 340 / 2.00% | $68,000 |
#DEATON | 2/17/2021 | 11,400 | 228 / 2.00% | $285,000 |
#98ZELDA | 2/17/2021 | 5,000 | 100 / 2.00% | $23,500 |
#03JORDAN2 | 2/22/2021 | 10,000 | 200 / 2.00% | $42,000 |
#91JORDAN | 2/24/2021 | 10,000 | 711 / 7.11% | $70,000 |
#79GRETZKY | 2/25/2021 | 20,000 | 1280 / 6.40% | $800,000 |
#17DUJAC | 3/8/2021 | 3,250 | 215 / 6.62% | $26,000 |
#FAUBOURG2 | 3/8/2021 | 11,000 | 370 / 3.36% | $165,000 |
#MOSASAUR | 3/15/2021 | 6,000 | 120 / 2.00% | $30,000 |
#92JORDAN | 3/15/2021 | 7,000 | 255 / 3.64% | $42,000 |
#14KOBE | 3/15/2021 | 9,750 | 195 / 2.00% | $78,000 |
#03LEBRON3 | 3/15/2021 | 10,000 | 325 / 3.25% | $230,000 |
#95TOPSUN | 3/15/2021 | 10,000 | 200 / 2.00% | $60,000 |
#OPEECHEE | 3/16/2021 | 10,000 | 315 / 3.15% | $300,000 |
#59BOND | 3/16/2021 | 10,250 | 281 / 2.74% | $82,000 |
#09TROUT2 | 3/16/2021 | 11,200 | 229 / 2.04% | $56,000 |
#ROCKETBOX | 3/22/2021 | 4,750 | 95 / 2.00% | $28,500 |
#94JORDAN | 3/22/2021 | 10,000 | 200 / 2.00% | $85,000 |
#85MJPROMO | 4/6/2021 | 3,500 | 70 / 2.00% | $28,000 |
#17MAHOMES | 4/6/2021 | 25,000 | 532 / 2.13% | $300,000 |
#76PAYTON | 4/6/2021 | 10,000 | 200 / 2.00% | $65,000 |
#11BELAIR | 4/6/2021 | 2,000 | 40 / 2.00% | $22,000 |
#16KOBE | 4/6/2021 | 100,000 | 2000 / 2.00% | $800,000 |
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#FANFOUR5 | 4/6/2021 | 10,000 | 200 / 2.00% | $80,000 |
#18LUKA | 4/6/2021 | 5,300 | 106 / 2.00% | $26,500 |
#MARADONA | 4/9/2021 | 2,000 | 40 / 2.00% | $14,000 |
#68RYAN | 4/9/2021 | 10,000 | 200 / 2.00% | $70,000 |
#99CHARZRD | 4/9/2021 | 35,000 | 700 / 2.00% | $350,000 |
#96KOBE | 4/9/2021 | 7,000 | 140 / 2.00% | $77,000 |
#POKEYELOW | 4/13/2021 | 11,000 | 220 / 2.00% | $55,000 |
#POKELUGIA | 4/13/2021 | 10,000 | 200 / 2.00% | $110,000 |
#48JACKIE | 4/15/2021 | 18,750 | 747 / 3.98% | $375,000 |
#VANHALEN | 4/15/2021 | 5,000 | 146 / 2.92% | $62,000 |
Note: Table does not include any Offerings or anticipated Offerings for which the Underlying Asset has been sold.
(1)The Asset Manager is the beneficial owner of these Interests.
(2)Upon the designation of the Series, the Asset Manager became the initial member holding 100% of the Interest in the Series. Upon the Closing of the Offering, the Asset Manager must own at least 1% of the Series.
(3)Interests in Series issued to Asset Seller at Closing of Offering as part of total purchase consideration.
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DESCRIPTION OF INTERESTS OFFERED
The following is a summary of the principal terms of, and is qualified by reference to the Operating Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit 2.2, and the Subscription Agreement, the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 4.1, relating to the purchase of the applicable Series of Interests. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the detailed provisions of those agreements, which should be reviewed in their entirety by each prospective Investor. In the event that the provisions of this summary differ from the provisions of the Operating Agreement or the Subscription Agreement (as applicable), the provisions of the Operating Agreement or the Subscription Agreement (as applicable) shall apply. Capitalized terms used in this summary that are not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Operating Agreement.
Description of the Interests
The Company is a series limited liability company formed pursuant to Section 18-215 of the LLC Act. The purchase of Membership Interests in a Series of the Company is an investment only in that particular Series and not an investment in the Company as a whole. In accordance with the LLC Act, each Series of Interests is, and any other Series of Interests if issued in the future will be, a separate series of limited liability company Interests of the Company and not in a separate legal entity. The Company has not issued, and does not intend to issue, any class of any Series of Interests entitled to any preemptive, preferential or other rights that are not otherwise available to the Interest Holders purchasing Interests in connection with any Offering.
Title to the Underlying Assets will be held by, or for the benefit of, the applicable Series of Interests. We intend that each Series of Interests will own its own Underlying Asset. We do not anticipate that any of the Series will acquire any Underlying Assets other than the respective Underlying Assets. A new Series of Interests will be issued for future Underlying Assets. An Investor who invests in an Offering will not have any indirect interest in any other Underlying Assets unless the Investor also participates in a separate Offering associated with that other Underlying Asset.
Section 18-215(b) of the LLC Act provides that, if certain conditions are met (including that certain provisions are in the formation and governing documents of the series limited liability company, and upon the Closing of an Offering for a Series of Interests, the records maintained for any such Series account for the assets associated with such Series separately from the assets of the limited liability company, or any other Series), then the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a particular Series shall be enforceable only against the assets of such Series and not against the assets of the limited liability company generally or any other Series. Accordingly, the Company expects the Manager to maintain separate, distinct records for each Series and its associated assets and liabilities. As such, the assets of a Series include only the Underlying Asset associated with that Series and other related assets (e.g., cash reserves). At the time of this filing, the Series highlighted in gray in the Master Series Table have not commenced operations, are not capitalized and have no assets or liabilities and no Series will commence operations, be capitalized or have assets and liabilities until such time as a Closing related to such Series has occurred. As noted in the “Risk Factors” section, the limitations on inter-series liability provided by Section 18-215(b) have never been tested in federal bankruptcy courts and it is possible that a bankruptcy court could determine that the assets of one Series of Interests should be applied to meet the liabilities of the other Series of Interests or the liabilities of the Company generally where the assets of such other Series of Interests or of the Company generally are insufficient to meet the Company’s liabilities.
Section 18-215(c) of the LLC Act provides that a Series of Interests established in accordance with Section 18-215(b) may carry on any lawful business, purpose or activity, other than the business of banking, and has the power and capacity to, in its own name, contract, hold title to assets (including real, personal and intangible property), grant liens and security interests, and sue and be sued. The Company intends for each Series of Interests to conduct its business and enter into contracts in its own name to the extent such activities are undertaken with respect to a particular Series and title to the relevant Underlying Asset will be held by, or for the benefit of, the relevant Series.
All of the Series of Interests offered by this Offering Circular will be duly authorized and validly issued. Upon payment in full of the consideration payable with respect to the Series of Interests, as determined by the Manager, the Interest Holders of such Series of Interests will not be liable to the Company to make any additional capital contributions with respect to such Series of Interests (except for the return of distributions under certain
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circumstances as required by Sections 18-215, 18-607 and 18-804 of the LLC Act). Holders of Series of Interests have no conversion, exchange, sinking fund, redemption or appraisal rights, no pre-emptive rights to subscribe for any Interests and no preferential rights to distributions.
In general, the Interest Holders of a particular Series of Interests (which may include the Manager, its affiliates or the Asset Sellers) will participate exclusively in at least 50% of the available Free Cash Flow derived from the Underlying Asset of such Series less expenses (as described in “Distribution rights” below). The Manager, an affiliate of the Company, will own a minimum of 1% of the Interests in each Series acquired for the same price as all other Investors. The Manager has the authority under the Operating Agreement to cause the Company to issue Interests to Investors as well as to other Persons for such cost (or no cost) and on such terms as the Manager may determine, subject to the terms of the Series Designation applicable to such Series of Interests.
The Series described in the Master Series Table will use the proceeds of the respective Offerings to repay any loans taken out or non-interest-bearing payments made by the Manager to acquire their respective Underlying Asset and pay the Asset Sellers pursuant to the respective asset purchase agreements, as well as pay certain fees and expenses related to the acquisition and each Offering (please see the “Use of Proceeds” sections for each Offering for further details). An Investor in an Offering will acquire an ownership Interest in the Series of Interests related to that Offering and not, for the avoidance of doubt, in (i) the Company, (ii) any other Series of Interests, (iii) the Manager, (iv) the Asset Manager, (v) the Platform or (vi) the Underlying Asset associated with the Series or any Underlying Asset owned by any other Series of Interests.
Although our Interests will not immediately be listed on a stock exchange and a liquid market in the Interests cannot be guaranteed, either through the Platform or the PPEX ATS (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for additional information) or otherwise, we plan to create, with the support of registered broker-dealers, mechanisms to provide Investors with the ability to resell Interests, or partner with an existing platform to allow for the resale of the Interests, although the creation of such a market, either through the Platform or the PPEX ATS or otherwise, or the timing of such creation cannot be guaranteed (please review additional risks related to liquidity in the “Risk Factors” section and “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” section for additional information).
Further issuance of Interests
Only the Series Interests, which are not annotated as closed, in the Master Series Table are being offered and sold pursuant to this Offering Circular. The Operating Agreement provides that the Company may issue Interests of each Series of Interests to no more than 2,000 “qualified purchasers” (no more than 500 of which may be non-“accredited investors”). The Manager, in its sole discretion, has the option to issue additional Interests (in addition to those issued in connection with any Offering) on the same terms as the applicable Series of Interests is being offered hereunder as may be required from time to time in order to pay any Operating Expenses related to the applicable Underlying Asset.
Distribution rights
The Manager has sole discretion in determining what distributions of Free Cash Flow, if any, are made to Interest Holders except as otherwise limited by law or the Operating Agreement. The Company expects the Manager to distribute any Free Cash Flow on a semi-annual basis as set forth below. However, the Manager may change the timing of distributions or determine that no distributions shall be made in its sole discretion.
Any Free Cash Flow generated by a Series of Interests from the utilization of the associated Underlying Asset shall be applied, with respect to such Series, in the following order of priority:
(i)repay any amounts outstanding under Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation plus accrued interest, and
(ii)thereafter, to create such reserves as the Manager deems necessary, in its sole discretion, to meet future Operating Expenses, and
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(iii)thereafter, at least 50% (net of corporate income taxes applicable to such Series of Interests) by way of distribution to the Interest Holders of the Series of Interests, which may include the Asset Sellers of the Underlying Asset or the Manager or any of its affiliates, and
(iv)up to 50% to the Asset Manager in payment of the Management Fee (treated as an expense on the statement of operations of the Series of Interests for accounting purposes).
No Series will distribute an Underlying Asset in kind to its Interest Holders.
The LLC Act (Section 18-607) provides that a member who receives a distribution with respect to a Series and knew at the time of the distribution that the distribution was in violation of the LLC Act shall be liable to the Series for the amount of the distribution for three years. Under the LLC Act, a series limited liability company may not make a distribution with respect to a Series to a member if, after the distribution, all liabilities of such Series, other than liabilities to members on account of their limited liability company interests with respect to such Series and liabilities for which the recourse of creditors is limited to specific property of such Series, would exceed the fair value of the assets of such Series. For the purpose of determining the fair value of the assets of the Series, the LLC Act provides that the fair value of property of the Series subject to liability for which recourse of creditors is limited shall be included in the assets of such Series only to the extent that the fair value of that property exceeds the nonrecourse liability. Under the LLC Act, an assignee who becomes a substituted member of a company is liable for the obligations of his assignor to make contributions to the company, except the assignee is not obligated for liabilities unknown to it at the time the assignee became a member and that could not be ascertained from the Operating Agreement.
Redemption provisions
The Interests are not redeemable.
Registration rights
There are no registration rights in respect of the Interests.
Voting rights
The Manager is not required to hold an annual meeting of Interest Holders. The Operating Agreement provides that meetings of Interest Holders may be called by the Manager and a designee of the Manager shall act as chairman at such meetings. The Investor does not have any voting rights as an Interest Holder in the Company or a Series except with respect to:
(i)the removal of the Manager;
(ii)the dissolution of the Company upon the for-cause removal of the Manager, and
(iii)an amendment to the Operating Agreement that would:
a.enlarge the obligations of, or adversely effect, an Interest Holder in any material respect;
b.reduce the voting percentage required for any action to be taken by the holders of Interests in the Company under the Operating Agreement;
c.change the situations in which the Company and any Series can be dissolved or terminated;
d.change the term of the Company (other than the circumstances provided in the Operating Agreement); or
e.give any person the right to dissolve the Company.
When entitled to vote on a matter, each Interest Holder will be entitled to one vote per Interest held by it on all matters submitted to a vote of the Interest Holders of an applicable Series or of the Interest Holders of all Series of the Company, as applicable. The removal of the Manager as Manager of the Company and all Series of Interests must be approved by two-thirds of the votes that may be cast by all Interest Holders across all Series of the Company. All other matters to be voted on by the Interest Holders must be approved by a majority of the votes cast by all Interest Holders in any Series of the Company present in person or represented by proxy.
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The consent of the holders of a majority of the Interests of a Series is required for any amendment to the Operating Agreement that would adversely change the rights of such Series of Interests, result in mergers, consolidations or conversions of such Series of Interests and for any other matter as the Manager, in its sole discretion, determines will require the approval of the holders of the Interests voting as a separate class.
The Manager or its affiliates (if they hold Series of Interests) may not vote as an Interest Holder in respect of any matter put to the Interest Holders. However, the submission of any action of the Company or a Series for a vote of the Interest Holders shall first be approved by the Manager and no amendment to the Operating Agreement may be made without the prior approval of the Manager that would decrease the rights of the Manager or increase the obligations of the Manager thereunder.
The Manager has broad authority to take action with respect to the Company and any Series. See “Management” for more information. Except as set forth above, the Manager may amend the Operating Agreement without the approval of the Interest Holders to, among other things, reflect the following:
·the merger of the Company, or the conveyance of all of the assets to, a newly-formed entity if the sole purpose of that merger or conveyance is to effect a mere change in the legal form into another limited liability entity;
·a change that the Manager determines to be necessary or appropriate to implement any state or federal statute, rule, guidance or opinion;
·a change that the Manager determines to be necessary, desirable or appropriate to facilitate the trading of Interests;
·a change that the Manager determines to be necessary or appropriate for the Company to qualify as a limited liability company under the laws of any state or to ensure that each Series will continue to qualify as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes;
·an amendment that the Manager determines, based upon the advice of counsel, to be necessary or appropriate to prevent the Company, the Manager, or the officers, agents or trustees from in any manner being subjected to the provisions of the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act or “plan asset” regulations adopted under ERISA, whether or not substantially similar to plan asset regulations currently applied or proposed;
·any amendment that the Manager determines to be necessary or appropriate for the authorization, establishment, creation or issuance of any additional Series;
·an amendment effected, necessitated or contemplated by a merger agreement that has been approved under the terms of the Operating Agreement;
·any amendment that the Manager determines to be necessary or appropriate for the formation by the Company of, or its investment in, any corporation, partnership or other entity, as otherwise permitted by the Operating Agreement;
·a change in the fiscal year or taxable year and related changes; and
·any other amendments which the Manager deems necessary or appropriate to enable the Manager to exercise its authority under the Agreement.
In each case, the Manager may make such amendments to the Operating Agreement provided the Manager determines that those amendments:
·do not adversely affect the Interest Holders (including any particular Series of Interests as compared to other Series of Interests) in any material respect;
·are necessary or appropriate to satisfy any requirements, conditions or guidelines contained in any opinion, directive, order, ruling or regulation of any federal or state agency or judicial authority or contained in any federal or state statute;
·are necessary or appropriate to facilitate the trading of Interests, either through the Platform or the PPEX ATS (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for additional information) or otherwise, or to comply with any rule, regulation, guideline or requirement of any securities exchange on which the Interests may be listed for trading, compliance with any of which the Manager deems to be in the best interests of the Company and the Interest Holders;
·are necessary or appropriate for any action taken by the Manager relating to splits or combinations of Interests under the provisions of the Operating Agreement; or
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·are required to effect the intent expressed in this prospectus or the intent of the provisions of the Operating Agreement or are otherwise contemplated by the Operating Agreement.
Furthermore, the Manager retains sole discretion to create and set the terms of any new Series and will have the sole power to acquire, manage and dispose of Underlying Asset of each Series.
Liquidation rights
The Operating Agreement provides that the Company shall remain in existence until the earlier of the following: (i) the election of the Manager to dissolve it; (ii) the sale, exchange or other disposition of substantially all of the assets of the Company; (iii) the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution of the Company; (iv) at any time that the Company no longer has any members, unless the business is continued in accordance with the LLC Act; and (v) a vote by a majority of all Interest Holders of the Company following the for-cause removal of the Manager. Under no circumstances may the Company be wound up in accordance with Section 18-801(a)(3) of the LLC Act (i.e., the vote of members who hold more than two-thirds of the Interests in the profits of the Company).
A Series shall remain in existence until the earlier of the following: (i) the dissolution of the Company, (ii) the election of the Manager to dissolve such Series; (iii) the sale, exchange or other disposition of substantially all of the assets of the Series; or (iv) at any time that the Series no longer has any members, unless the business is continued in accordance with the LLC Act. Under no circumstances may a Series of Interests be wound up in accordance with Section 18-801(a)(3) of the LLC Act (i.e., the vote of members holding more than two-thirds of the Interests in the profits of the Series of Interests).
Upon the occurrence of any such event, the Manager (or a liquidator selected by the Manager) is charged with winding up the affairs of the Series of Interests or the Company as a whole, as applicable, and liquidating its assets. Upon the liquidation of a Series of Interests or the Company as a whole, as applicable, the Underlying Assets will be liquidated and any after-tax proceeds distributed: (i) first, to any third party creditors, (ii) second, to any creditors that are the Manager or its affiliates (e.g., payment of any outstanding Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation), and thereafter, (iii) to the Interest Holders of the relevant Series of Interests, allocated pro rata based on the number of Interests held by each Interest Holder (which may include the Manager, any of its affiliates and the Asset Seller and which distribution within a Series will be made consistent with any preferences which exist within such Series).
Transfer restrictions
The Interests are subject to restrictions on transferability. An Interest Holder may not transfer, assign or pledge its Interests without the consent of the Manager. The Manager may withhold consent in its sole discretion, including when the Manager determines that such transfer, assignment or pledge would result in (a) there being more than 2,000 beneficial owners of the Series or more than 500 beneficial owners of the Series that are not “accredited investors,” (b) the assets of the Series being deemed “plan assets” for purposes of ERISA, (c) such Interest Holder holding in excess of 19.9% of the Series, (d) result in a change of US federal income tax treatment of the Company and the Series, or (e) the Company, the Series or the Manager being subject to additional regulatory requirements. The transferring Interest Holder is responsible for all costs and expenses arising in connection with any proposed transfer (regardless of whether such sale is completed) including any legal fees incurred by the Company or any broker or dealer, any costs or expenses in connection with any opinion of counsel and any transfer taxes and filing fees. The Manager or its affiliates will acquire Interests in each Series of Interests for their own accounts and may, from time to time and only in accordance with applicable securities laws (which may include filing an amendment to this Offering Circular), transfer these Interests, either directly or through brokers, via the Platform or otherwise. The restrictions on transferability listed above will also apply to any resale of Interests via the Platform through one or more third-party broker-dealers (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for additional information).
Additionally, unless and until the Interests of the Company are listed or quoted for trading, there are restrictions on the holder’s ability to the pledge or transfer the Interests. There can be no assurance that we will, or will be able to, register the Interests for resale and there can be no guarantee that a liquid market for the Interests will develop as part of the Platform or the PPEX ATS (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for
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additional information). Therefore, Investors may be required to hold their Interests indefinitely. Please refer to Exhibit 2.2 (the Operating Agreement) and Exhibit 4.1 (the form of Subscription Agreement) for additional information regarding these restrictions. To the extent certificated, the Interests issued in each Offering will bear a legend setting forth these restrictions on transfer and any legends required by state securities laws.
Agreement to be bound by the Operating Agreement; power of attorney
By purchasing Interests, the Investor will be admitted as a member of the Company and will be bound by the provisions of, and deemed to be a party to, the Operating Agreement. Pursuant to the Operating Agreement, each Investor grants to the Manager a power of attorney to, among other things, execute and file documents required for the Company’s qualification, continuance or dissolution. The power of attorney also grants the Manager the authority to make certain amendments to, and to execute and deliver such other documents as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions or purposes of, the Operating Agreement.
Duties of officers
The Operating Agreement provides that, except as may otherwise be provided by the Operating Agreement, the property, affairs and business of each Series of Interests will be managed under the direction of the Manager. The Manager has the power to appoint the officers and such officers have the authority and exercise the powers and perform the duties specified in the Operating Agreement or as may be specified by the Manager. The Manager intends to appoint Rally Holdings as the Asset Manager of each Series of Interests to manage the Underlying Assets.
The Company may decide to enter into separate indemnification agreements with the directors and officers of RSE Markets. If entered into, each indemnification agreement is likely to provide, among other things, for indemnification to the fullest extent permitted by law and the Operating Agreement against any and all expenses, judgments, fines, penalties and amounts paid in settlement of any claim. The indemnification agreements may also provide for the advancement or payment of all expenses to the indemnitee and for reimbursement to the Company if it is found that such indemnitee is not entitled to such indemnification under applicable law and the Operating Agreement.
Exclusive jurisdiction; waiver of jury trial
Any dispute in relation to the Operating Agreement is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, except where Federal law requires that certain claims be brought in Federal courts, as in the case of claims brought under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the exclusive forum provisions in the Operating Agreement will not apply to suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or any other claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Furthermore, Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the exclusive forum provisions in the Operating Agreement will not apply to suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or any other claim for which the federal and state courts have concurrent jurisdiction, and Investors will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.
Each Investor will covenant and agree not to bring any claim in any venue other than the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or if required by Federal law, a Federal court of the United States. If an Interest Holder were to bring a claim against the Company or the Manager pursuant to the Operating Agreement and such claim was governed by state law, it would have to do so in the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Our Operating Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and subject to limited exceptions, provides for Investors to consent to exclusive jurisdiction to Delaware Court of Chancery and for a waiver of the right to a trial by jury, if such waiver is allowed by the court where the claim is brought.
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If we opposed a jury trial demand based on the waiver, the court would determine whether the waiver was enforceable under the facts and circumstances of that case in accordance with applicable case law. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related of Ownership of Our Interests--Any dispute in relation to the Operating Agreement is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, except where Federal law requires that certain claims be brought in Federal courts. Our Operating Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, provides for Investors to waive their right to a jury trial.” Nevertheless, if this jury trial waiver provision is not permitted by applicable law, an action could proceed under the terms of the Operating Agreement with a jury trial. No condition, stipulation or provision of the Operating Agreement or our Interests serves as a waiver by any Investor or beneficial owner of our Interests or by us of compliance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Additionally, the Company does not believe that claims under the federal securities laws shall be subject to the jury trial waiver provision, and the Company believes that the provision does not impact the rights of any Investor or beneficial owner of our Interests to bring claims under the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations thereunder.
These provisions may have the effect of limiting the ability of Investors to bring a legal claim against us due to geographic limitations and may limit an Investor’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us. Furthermore, waiver of a trial by jury may disadvantage you to the extent a judge might be less likely than a jury to resolve an action in your favor. Further, if a court were to find this exclusive forum provision inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, an action or proceeding against us, then we may incur additional costs associated with resolving these matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business and financial condition.
Listing
The Interests are not listed or quoted for trading on any national securities exchange or national quotation system. There is no current intention to have the Interests listed or quoted for trading on any national securities exchange or national quotation system.
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MATERIAL UNITED STATES TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The following is a summary of certain material United States federal income tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of the Interests but does not purport to be a complete analysis of all the potential tax considerations relating thereto. This summary is based upon the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, administrative rulings and judicial decisions, all as of the date hereof. These authorities may be changed, possibly retroactively, so as to result in United States federal income tax consequences different from those set forth below. We have not sought any ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”), with respect to the statements made and the conclusions reached in the following summary, and there can be no assurance that the IRS will agree with such statements and conclusions.
Except as explicitly set forth below, this discussion is limited to U.S. Holders (defined below) who hold the Interests as capital assets within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code. This summary does not address the tax considerations arising under the laws of any United States state or local or any non-United States jurisdiction or under United States federal gift and estate tax laws. In addition, this discussion does not address tax considerations applicable to an Investor’s particular circumstances or to Investors that may be subject to special tax rules, including, without limitation:
(i)banks, insurance companies or other financial institutions;
(ii)persons subject to the alternative minimum tax;
(iii)tax-exempt organizations;
(iv)dealers in securities or currencies;
(v)traders in securities that elect to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for their securities holdings;
(vi)persons that own, or are deemed to own, more than five percent of our Interests (except to the extent specifically set forth below);
(vii)certain former citizens or long-term residents of the United States;
(viii)persons who hold our Interests as a position in a hedging transaction, “straddle,” “conversion transaction” or other risk reduction transaction;
(ix)persons who do not hold our Interests as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, for investment purposes); or
(x)persons deemed to sell our Interests under the constructive sale provisions of the Code.
As used herein, the term “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of the Interests that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, an individual citizen or resident of the United States, a corporation (or any other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or any state or political subdivision thereof or the District of Columbia, an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source, or a trust, if a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more U.S. persons control all of the substantial decisions of the trust or if a valid election is in place to treat the trust as a U.S. person.
In addition, if a partnership, including any entity or arrangement, domestic or foreign, classified as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes, holds Interests, the tax treatment of a partner generally will depend on the status of the partner and upon the activities of the partnership. Accordingly, partnerships that hold Interests, and partners in such partnerships, should consult their tax advisors.
On December 22, 2017, the United States enacted H.R. 1, informally titled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act includes significant changes to the Code affecting the Company and its Interest Holders. Most of the changes applicable to individuals are temporary and, without further legislation, will not apply after 2025. The interpretation of the Tax Act by the IRS and the courts remains uncertain in many respects; prospective Investors should consult their tax advisors specifically regarding the potential impact of the Tax Act on their investment.
You are urged to consult your tax advisor with respect to the application of the United States federal income tax laws to your particular situation, as well as any tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of our Interests arising under the United States federal estate or gift tax rules or under the laws of any United States state or local or any foreign taxing jurisdiction or under any applicable tax treaty.
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Taxation of each Series of Interests as a “C” Corporation
The Company, although formed as a Delaware series limited liability company eligible for tax treatment as a “partnership,” has affirmatively elected for each Series of Interests, including the Series listed in the Master Series Table in Appendix A, to be taxed as a “C” corporation under Subchapter C of the Code for all federal and state tax purposes and the discussion below assumes that each Series will be so treated. Thus, each Series of Interests will be taxed at regular corporate rates on its income before making any distributions to Interest Holders as described below.
Taxation of Distributions to Investors
Distributions to U.S. Holders out of the Company’s current or accumulated earnings and profits will be taxable as dividends. A non-corporate U.S. Holder who receives a distribution constituting “qualified dividend income” may be eligible for reduced federal income tax rates. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the characterization of corporate distributions as “qualified dividend income.” Dividends received by a corporate U.S. Holder may be eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction if certain holding periods are satisfied. Distributions in excess of the Company’s current and accumulated earnings and profits will not be taxable to a U.S. Holder to the extent that the distributions do not exceed the adjusted tax basis of the U.S. Holder’s Interests. Rather, such distributions will reduce the adjusted basis of such U.S. Holder’s Interests. Distributions in excess of current and accumulated earnings and profits that exceed the U.S. Holder’s adjusted basis in its Interests will be taxable as capital gain in the amount of such excess if the Interests are held as a capital asset. In addition, Section 1411 of the Code imposes on individuals, trusts and estates a 3.8% tax on certain investment income (the “3.8% NIIT”). In general, in the case of an individual, this tax is equal to 3.8% of the lesser of (i) the taxpayer’s “net investment income” or (ii) the excess of the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income over the applicable threshold amount ($250,000 for taxpayers filing a joint return, $125,000 for married individuals filing separate returns and $200,000 for other taxpayers). In the case of an estate or trust, the 3.8% tax will be imposed on the lesser of (x) the undistributed net investment income of the estate or trust for the taxable year, or (y) the excess of the adjusted gross income of the estate or trust for such taxable year over a beginning dollar amount of the highest tax bracket for such year (for 2021, that amount is $13,050).
Taxation of Dispositions of Interests
Upon any taxable sale or other disposition of our Interests, a U.S. Holder will recognize gain or loss for federal income tax purposes on the disposition in an amount equal to the difference between the amount of cash and the fair market value of any property received on such disposition; and the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the Interests. A U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the Interests generally equals his or her initial amount paid for the Interests and decreased by the amount of any distributions to the Investor in excess of the Company’s current or accumulated earnings and profits. In computing gain or loss, the proceeds that U.S. Holders receive will include the amount of any cash and the fair market value of any other property received for their Interests, and the amount of any actual or deemed relief from indebtedness encumbering their Interests. The gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if the Interests are held for more than one year before disposition. Long-term capital gains of individuals, estates and trusts currently are taxed at a maximum rate of 20% (plus any applicable state income taxes) plus the 3.8% NIIT. The deductibility of capital losses may be subject to limitation and depends on the circumstances of a particular U.S. Holder; the effect of such limitation may be to defer or to eliminate any tax benefit that might otherwise be available from a loss on a disposition of the Interests. Capital losses are first deducted against capital gains, and, in the case of non-corporate taxpayers, any remaining such losses are deductible against salaries or other income from services or income from portfolio investments only to the extent of $3,000 per year.
Tax Withholding and Information Reporting
Generally, the Company must report annually to the IRS the amount of dividends paid to you, your name and address, and the amount of tax withheld, if any. A similar report will be sent to you.
Dividends paid by a Series to a non-U.S. Holder are generally subject to federal income tax withholding at the rate of 30% (or a lower rate determined under a tax treaty). A non-U.S. Holder that is entitled to a reduced rate of withholding will need to provide an IRS Form W-8BEN or similar form to certify its entitlement to tax treaty benefits.
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Payments of dividends or of proceeds on the disposition of the Interests made to you may be subject to additional information reporting and backup withholding at a current rate of 24% unless you establish an exemption. Notwithstanding the foregoing, backup withholding and information reporting may apply if either we or our paying agent has actual knowledge, or reason to know, that you are a United States person.
Backup withholding is not an additional tax; rather, the United States income tax liability of persons subject to backup withholding will be reduced by the amount of tax withheld. If withholding results in an overpayment of taxes, a refund or credit may generally be obtained from the IRS, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS in a timely manner.
Under legislation commonly known as “FATCA,” each Series of Interests will be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax at the rate of 30% on distributions treated as dividends for tax purposes unless the recipient timely provides proper certifications on a valid U.S. Form W-8 or W-9. Withholding under FATCA generally applies to certain “foreign financial institutions” and “non-financial foreign entities.” Withholding will not apply to a U.S. Holder that timely provides a valid U.S. Form W-9.
If we determine withholding is required with respect to a distribution or payment, we will withhold tax at the applicable statutory rate, and we will not pay any additional amounts in respect of such withholding.
The preceding discussion of United States federal tax considerations is for general information only. It is not tax advice. Each prospective Investor should consult its own tax advisor regarding the particular United States federal, state and local and foreign tax consequences, if applicable, of purchasing, holding and disposing of our Interests, including the consequences of any proposed change in applicable laws.
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WHERE TO FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Offering Circular does not purport to restate all of the relevant provisions of the documents referred to or pertinent to the matters discussed herein, all of which must be read for a complete description of the terms relating to an investment in us. All potential Investors in the Interests are entitled to review copies of any other agreements relating to any Series of Interests described in this Offering Circular and Offering Circular Supplements, if any. In the Subscription Agreement, you will represent that you are completely satisfied with the results of your pre-investment due diligence activities.
The Manager will answer inquiries from potential Investors in Offerings concerning any of the Series of Interests, the Company, the Manager and other matters relating to the offer and sale of the Series Interests under this Offering Circular. The Company will afford the potential Investors in the Interests the opportunity to obtain any additional information to the extent the Company possesses such information or can acquire such information without unreasonable effort or expense that is necessary to verify the information in this Offering Circular.
Any statement contained herein or in any document incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of the Offering Circular to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed document that also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or replaces such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed to constitute a part of the Offering Circular, except as so modified or superseded.
Requests and inquiries regarding the Offering Circular should be directed to:
RSE Archive, LLC
250 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012
E-Mail: hello@rallyrd.com
Tel: 347-952-8058
Attention: Rally Rd.
We are required to file periodic reports, offering statements, and other information with the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act. Such reports and other information filed by us with the Commission are available free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. We will also provide requested information to the extent that we possess such information or can acquire it without unreasonable effort or expense.
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MASTER SERIES TABLE
The master series table below, referred to at times as the “Master Series Table,” shows key information related to each Series as of the date hereof. This information will be referenced throughout the Offering Circular when referring to the Master Series Table. In addition, see the “Description of Series” and “Use of Proceeds” sections for each individual Series in Appendix B, or incorporated herein by reference, for further details regarding ongoing Offerings. For additional information regarding any closed Offerings highlighted in white below, refer to the Use of Proceeds and Asset Descriptions in the filings identified in the Master Series Table below, which filings are incorporated by reference into this Offering Circular.
Series | Qualification Date | Offering Circular | Underlying Asset | Status | Opening Date (1) | Closing Date | Offering Price per Interest | Minimum / Maximum Membership Interests (2) | Minimum / Maximum Offering Size | Sourcing Fee | Trading Window (4) |
#52MANTLE | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle Card | Closed | 10/18/2019 | 10/25/2019 | $132.00 | 1,000 | $132,000 | $3,090 | 8/20/2021 |
#71MAYS | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | 1971 Willie Mays Jersey | Closed | 10/25/2019 | 10/31/2019 | $28.50 | 2,000 | $57,000 | $1,830 | 9/7/2021 |
#RLEXPEPSI | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO | Closed | 11/1/2019 | 11/6/2019 | $8.90 | 2,000 | $17,800 | $22 | 8/25/2021 |
#10COBB | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | 1910 E98 Ty Cobb Card | Closed | 11/8/2019 | 11/14/2019 | $39.00 | 1,000 | $39,000 | $1,510 | 9/10/2021 |
#POTTER | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | 1997 First Edition Harry Potter | Closed | 11/15/2019 | 11/21/2019 | $24.00 | 3,000 | $72,000 | -$510 | 10/19/2021 |
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#TWOCITIES | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | First Edition A Tale of Two Cities | Closed | 11/15/2019 | 11/21/2019 | $72.50 | 200 | $14,500 | $55 | 10/12/2021 |
#FROST | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | First Edition A Boy's Will | Closed | 11/15/2019 | 11/21/2019 | $67.50 | 200 | $13,500 | $865 | 11/11/2021 |
#BIRKINBLEU | 11/1/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 1 to Offering Statement 1) | Bleu Saphir Lizard Hermès Birkin | Closed | 11/22/2019 | 11/27/2019 | $58.00 | 1,000 | $58,000 | $170 | 11/17/2021 |
#SMURF | 11/1/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 1 to Offering Statement 1) | Rolex Submariner Date "Smurf" Ref. 116619LB | Closed | 11/22/2019 | 11/27/2019 | $17.25 | 2,000 | $34,500 | $2,905 | 8/16/2021 |
#70RLEX | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | 1970 Rolex Ref. 5100 Beta 21 | Closed | 11/29/2019 | 12/6/2019 | $20.00 | 1,000 | $20,000 | $50 | 9/8/2021 |
#EINSTEIN | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | First Edition of Philosopher-Scientist | Closed | 12/6/2019 | 12/13/2019 | $7.25 | 2,000 | $14,500 | $855 | 7/21/2021 |
#HONUS | 11/27/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | 1909-1911 T206 Honus Wagner Card | Closed | 12/11/2019 | 12/26/2019 | $52.00 | 10,000 | $520,000 | $5,572 | 9/24/2021 |
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#75ALI | 11/1/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 1 to Offering Statement 1) | 1975 Muhammad Ali Boots worn in fight against Chuck Wepner | Closed | 12/19/2019 | 12/29/2019 | $46.00 | 1,000 | $46,000 | -$10 | 7/13/2021 |
#71ALI | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | 1971 “Fight of the Century” Contract | Sold - $40,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 02/07/2020 | 12/16/2019 | 12/30/2019 | $15.50 | 2,000 | $31,000 | $1,090 | 2/6/2020 |
#APROAK | 11/1/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 1 to Offering Statement 1) | Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo A-Series Ref.5402 | Sold - $110,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 06/25/2021 | 12/6/2019 | 1/2/2020 | $75.00 | 1,000 | $75,000 | -$63 | 6/30/2021 |
#88JORDAN | 11/1/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 1 to Offering Statement 1) | 1988 Michael Jordan Nike Air Jordan III Sneakers | Closed | 1/19/2020 | 1/27/2020 | $11.00 | 2,000 | $22,000 | $230 | 8/23/2021 |
#BIRKINBOR | 12/18/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 3 to Offering Statement 1) | 2015 Hermès Birkin Bordeaux Shiny Porosus Crocodile with Gold Hardware | Closed | 2/13/2020 | 2/20/2020 | $26.25 | 2,000 | $52,500 | $225 | 9/13/2021 |
#33RUTH | 12/18/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 3 to Offering Statement 1) | 1933 Goudey #144 Babe Ruth Card | Closed | 2/20/2020 | 2/26/2020 | $38.50 | 2,000 | $77,000 | $603 | 8/25/2021 |
#SPIDER1 | 12/18/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 3 to Offering Statement 1) | 1963 Marvel Comics Amazing Spider-Man #1 CGC FN+ 6.5 | Closed | 2/28/2020 | 3/4/2020 | $22.00 | 1,000 | $22,000 | $230 | 9/21/2021 |
A-3
#BATMAN3 | 12/18/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 3 to Offering Statement 1) | 1940 D.C. Comics Batman #3 CGC NM 9.4 | Closed | 2/28/2020 | 3/4/2020 | $78.00 | 1,000 | $78,000 | $585 | 9/9/2021 |
#ULYSSES | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | 1935 First Edition Ulysses | Closed | 3/6/2020 | 3/10/2020 | $51.00 | 500 | $25,500 | $695 | 8/11/2021 |
#ROOSEVELT | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | First Edition African Game Trails | Closed | 3/6/2020 | 3/10/2020 | $19.50 | 1,000 | $19,500 | $1,008 | 8/27/2021 |
#56MANTLE | 12/18/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 3 to Offering Statement 1) | 1956 Topps #135 Mickey Mantle Card | Closed | 1/3/2020 | 3/11/2020 | $1.00 | 10,000 | $10,000 | -$650 | 8/24/2021 |
#AGHOWL | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | First Edition Howl and Other Poems | Closed | 3/6/2020 | 3/11/2020 | $38.00 | 500 | $19,000 | $810 | 11/4/2021 |
#98JORDAN | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | 1998 Michael Jordan Jersey | Sold - $165,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 05/11/2020 | 3/9/2020 | 3/22/2020 | $64.00 | 2,000 | $128,000 | $4,160 | 5/14/2020 |
#18ZION | 11/1/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 1 to Offering Statement 1) | 2018 Zion Williamson Adidas James Harden Sneakers | Closed | 3/27/2020 | 4/2/2020 | $30.00 | 500 | $15,000 | $200 | 10/13/2021 |
A-4
#SNOOPY | 11/27/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | 2015 Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch | Closed | 4/2/2020 | 4/7/2020 | $12.75 | 2,000 | $25,500 | -$55 | 9/24/2021 |
#APOLLO11 | 11/1/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 1 to Offering Statement 1) | Apollo 11 Crew-Signed New York Times Cover | Closed | 4/8/2020 | 4/19/2020 | $32.00 | 1,000 | $32,000 | $130 | 9/2/2021 |
#24RUTHBAT | 12/18/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 3 to Offering Statement 1) | 1924 George "Babe" Ruth Professional Model Bat | Closed | 4/10/2020 | 5/3/2020 | $85.00 | 3,000 | $255,000 | -$513 | 8/2/2021 |
#YOKO | 10/11/2019 | (Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to Offering Statement 1) | First Edition Grapefruit | Closed | 4/29/2020 | 5/11/2020 | $80.00 | 200 | $16,000 | $840 | 8/16/2021 |
#86JORDAN | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1986 Fleer #57 Michael Jordan Card | Sold - $80,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 06/01/2020 | 5/6/2020 | 5/13/2020 | $40.00 | 1,000 | $40,000 | $600 | 6/1/2020 |
#HULK1 | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1962 The Incredible Hulk #1 CGC VF 8.0 | Sold - $116,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 07/19/2021 | 5/12/2020 | 5/24/2020 | $44.50 | 2,000 | $89,000 | $143 | 7/19/2021 |
#RUTHBALL1 | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1934-39 Official American League Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball | Closed | 5/8/2020 | 5/24/2020 | $14.50 | 2,000 | $29,000 | $510 | 8/18/2021 |
A-5
#HIMALAYA | 12/18/2019 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 3 to Offering Statement 1) | 2014 Hermès 30cm Birkin Blanc Himalaya Matte Niloticus Crocodile with Palladium Hardware | Closed | 5/19/2020 | 5/27/2020 | $70.00 | 2,000 | $140,000 | $6,300 | 9/22/2021 |
#38DIMAGGIO | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1938 Goudey #274 Joe DiMaggio NM-MT 8 Baseball Card | Closed | 5/28/2020 | 6/4/2020 | $22.00 | 1,000 | $22,000 | $680 | 9/17/2021 |
#55CLEMENTE | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1955 Topps #164 Roberto Clemente NM-MT 8 Baseball Card | Closed | 5/28/2020 | 6/4/2020 | $38.00 | 1,000 | $38,000 | $520 | 9/16/2021 |
#LOTR | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1954-1955 First Edition, First Issue The Lord of the Rings Trilogy | Closed | 6/4/2020 | 6/12/2020 | $29.00 | 1,000 | $29,000 | $10 | 7/30/2021 |
#CATCHER | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1951 First Edition, First Issue The Catcher in the Rye | Closed | 6/4/2020 | 6/12/2020 | $25.00 | 500 | $12,500 | $25 | 10/8/2021 |
#BOND1 | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1953 First Edition, First Issue Casino Royale | Closed | 6/4/2020 | 6/12/2020 | $39.00 | 1,000 | $39,000 | $510 | 9/8/2021 |
#SUPER21 | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1943 Superman #21 CGC VF/NM 9.0 comic book | Closed | 5/7/2020 | 6/17/2020 | $1.00 | 8,500 | $8,500 | $615 | 9/24/2021 |
A-6
#BATMAN1 | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1940 D.C. Comics Batman #1 CGC FR/GD 1.5 | Closed | 6/11/2020 | 6/18/2020 | $71.00 | 1,000 | $71,000 | $658 | 10/6/2021 |
#BIRKINTAN | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 2015 Hermès 30cm Birkin Tangerine Ostrich with Palladium Hardware | Closed | 6/17/2020 | 6/25/2020 | $28.00 | 1,000 | $28,000 | $1,520 | 10/25/2021 |
#GMTBLACK1 | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | Rolex 18k Yellow Gold GMT-Master ref. 16758 | Closed | 6/17/2020 | 6/25/2020 | $28.00 | 1,000 | $28,000 | $1,520 | 8/19/2021 |
#61JFK | 6/8/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 7 to Offering Statement 1) | 1961 inscribed copy of Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States | Closed | 6/27/2020 | 7/7/2020 | $11.50 | 2,000 | $23,000 | $5,520 | 9/7/2021 |
#POKEMON1 | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1999 Pokemon First Edition PSA GEM MT 10 Complete Set | Closed | 6/23/2020 | 7/8/2020 | $25.00 | 5,000 | $125,000 | $4,213 | 8/16/2021 |
#50JACKIE | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1950 Bowman #22 Jackie Robinson Card | Sold - $13,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 10/07/2020 | 6/10/2020 | 7/8/2020 | $1.00 | 10,000 | $10,000 | $100 | 10/13/2020 |
#LINCOLN | 6/8/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 7 to Offering Statement 1) | 1864 Signed, Vignetted Portrait of Abraham Lincoln | Closed | 7/1/2020 | 7/9/2020 | $20.00 | 4,000 | $80,000 | $13,900 | 11/17/2021 |
A-7
#STARWARS1 | 6/8/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 7 to Offering Statement 1) | 1977 Star Wars #1 CGC VF/NM 9.0 comic book | Closed | 7/1/2020 | 7/14/2020 | $1.00 | 12,000 | $12,000 | $980 | 8/12/2021 |
#68MAYS | 6/8/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 7 to Offering Statement 1) | 1968 Willie Mays Signed and Game-Used Adirondack M63 Model Bat | Closed | 7/17/2020 | 7/26/2020 | $19.50 | 2,000 | $39,000 | $5,510 | 7/9/2021 |
#56TEDWILL | 6/8/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 7 to Offering Statement 1) | 1956 Ted Williams Game-Worn Red Sox Home Jersey | Closed | 7/16/2020 | 7/26/2020 | $45.00 | 2,000 | $90,000 | $7,825 | 9/23/2021 |
#TMNT1 | 6/8/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 7 to Offering Statement 1) | 1984 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 CGC VF/NM 9.8 comic book | Sold - $100,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 06/07/2021 | 7/23/2020 | 7/30/2020 | $65.00 | 1,000 | $65,000 | $4,250 | 6/8/2021 |
#CAPTAIN3 | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1941 Captain America Comics #3 CGC VG/FN 5.0 comic book | Closed | 7/23/2020 | 7/30/2020 | $37.00 | 1,000 | $37,000 | $464 | 6/18/2021 |
#51MANTLE | 6/8/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 7 to Offering Statement 1) | 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle Card | Closed | 7/16/2020 | 7/30/2020 | $17.00 | 2,000 | $34,000 | $3,060 | 7/27/2021 |
#CHURCHILL | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | First English Edition copies of Volumes I-VI of The Second World War by Winston Churchill | Closed | 7/7/2020 | 8/6/2020 | $1.00 | 7,500 | $7,500 | $25 | 11/10/2021 |
A-8
#SHKSPR4 | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1685 Fourth Folio of William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies | Closed | 7/30/2020 | 8/6/2020 | $115.00 | 1,000 | $115,000 | $7,282 | 8/6/2021 |
#03KOBE | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 2003-2004 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Limited Logos #KB Kobe Bryant Signed Game Used Patch Card | Closed | 8/2/2020 | 8/16/2020 | $8.00 | 6,250 | $50,000 | $4,400 | 8/2/2021 |
#03LEBRON | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 2003-2004 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection LeBron James Patches Autographs Card | Closed | 8/5/2020 | 8/16/2020 | $17.00 | 2,000 | $34,000 | $7,560 | 7/13/2021 |
#03JORDAN | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 2003-2004 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Michael Jordan Patches Autographs Card | Closed | 8/6/2020 | 8/16/2020 | $20.50 | 2,000 | $41,000 | $6,490 | 7/2/2021 |
#39TEDWILL | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 1939 Gum Inc. Play Ball #92 Ted Williams Rookie Card | Closed | 8/13/2020 | 8/24/2020 | $5.00 | 5,600 | $28,000 | -$1,130 | 8/11/2021 |
#94JETER | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 1994 Derek Jeter Signed and Game-Worn Columbus Clippers Away Jersey | Closed | 8/9/2020 | 8/24/2020 | $45.00 | 1,000 | $45,000 | $4,450 | 6/30/2021 |
#2020TOPPS | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | Ten (10) Complete Sets of Topps 2020 Limited First Edition Series 1 & 2 Topps Baseball Cards | Closed | 8/13/2020 | 8/25/2020 | $10.00 | 10,000 | $100,000 | $100 | 8/19/2021 |
A-9
#FANFOUR1 | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 1961 Fantastic Four #1 CGC VF+ 8.5 comic book | Sold - $126,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 06/14/2021 | 8/23/2020 | 9/2/2020 | $52.50 | 2,000 | $105,000 | $2,563 | 6/15/2021 |
#85MARIO | 6/8/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 7 to Offering Statement 1) | 1985 Factory-Sealed NES Super Mario Bros. Wata 9.8 A+ | Sold - $2,000,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 08/09/2021 | 8/16/2020 | 9/15/2020 | $50.00 | 3,000 | $150,000 | $6,775 | 8/19/2021 |
#TOS39 | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 1963 Tales of Suspense #39 CGC NM 9.4 comic book | Closed | 8/27/2020 | 9/15/2020 | $45.00 | 3,000 | $135,000 | $12,038 | 8/3/2021 |
#DAREDEV1 | 6/8/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 7 to Offering Statement 1) | 1964 Daredevil #1 CGC VF/NM 9.0 comic book | Sold - $22,080 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 07/26/2021 | 7/28/2020 | 9/15/2020 | $1.00 | 11,500 | $11,500 | $985 | 7/26/2021 |
#05LATOUR | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | One case of twelve (12) 75cl bottles of 2005 Château Latour | Closed | 9/3/2020 | 9/15/2020 | $9.80 | 1,000 | $9,800 | $1,161 | 9/27/2021 |
#16SCREAG | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | Four cases of three (3) 75cl bottles of 2016 Screaming Eagle | Closed | 9/3/2020 | 9/15/2020 | $39.00 | 1,000 | $39,000 | $5,566 | 10/18/2021 |
#14DRC | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | One case of twelve (12) 75cl bottles of 2014 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti | Closed | 9/3/2020 | 9/15/2020 | $54.00 | 1,000 | $54,000 | $6,380 | 11/11/2021 |
A-10
#86RICE | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 1986 Topps #161 Jerry Rice Rookie Card | Closed | 7/28/2020 | 9/15/2020 | $1.00 | 23,000 | $23,000 | $1,670 | 9/8/2021 |
#57MANTLE | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 1957 Topps #95 Mickey Mantle Card | Closed | 9/6/2020 | 9/21/2020 | $1.00 | 8,000 | $8,000 | -$1,182 | 9/28/2021 |
#FAUBOURG | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 2019 Hermès 20cm Sellier Faubourg Brown Multicolor Birkin with Palladium Hardware | Closed | 9/9/2020 | 9/21/2020 | $75.00 | 2,000 | $150,000 | $31,675 | 9/28/2021 |
#SOBLACK | 4/30/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to Offering Statement 1) | 2010 Hermès 30cm Black Calf Box Leather “So Black” Birkin with PVD Hardware | Closed | 9/10/2020 | 10/1/2020 | $56.00 | 1,000 | $56,000 | $4,087 | 10/15/2021 |
#GATSBY | 6/8/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 7 to Offering Statement 1) | inscribed First Edition, First Issue copy of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald | Closed | 9/14/2020 | 10/1/2020 | $50.00 | 4,000 | $200,000 | $10,800 | 11/18/2021 |
#93DAYTONA | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 1993 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona ref. 16528 | Closed | 9/24/2020 | 10/1/2020 | $21.00 | 2,000 | $42,000 | $3,480 | 10/29/2021 |
#09TROUT | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects #DBPP89 Mike Trout (Orange Refractor) Signed Rookie Card | Closed | 9/28/2020 | 10/8/2020 | $20.00 | 11,250 | $225,000 | -$4,540 | 7/30/2021 |
A-11
#57STARR | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 1957 Topps #119 Bart Starr Rookie Card | Closed | 9/16/2020 | 10/8/2020 | $1.00 | 8,000 | $8,000 | -$1,182 | 6/14/2021 |
#AF15 | 8/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 9 to Offering Statement 1) | 1962 Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC VF 8.0 comic book | Sold - $240,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 06/07/2021 | 10/9/2020 | 10/19/2020 | $25.00 | 8,000 | $200,000 | $6,900 | 6/8/2021 |
#03KOBE2 | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1 and Supplement No. 1 to Post-Qualification Amendment No. 11) | 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Patches Autographs #KB Kobe Bryant Card graded BGS MINT 9 | Closed | 10/6/2020 | 10/22/2020 | $4.00 | 5,750 | $23,000 | $641 | 9/22/2021 |
#JOBSMAC | 8/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 9 to Offering Statement 1) | 1986 Macintosh Plus Computer Signed by Steve Jobs | Closed | 10/10/2020 | 10/22/2020 | $10.00 | 5,000 | $50,000 | $13,168 | 8/27/2021 |
#16PETRUS | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1 and Supplement No. 1 to Post-Qualification Amendment No. 9 to Offering Statement 1) | Two cases of six (6) 75cl bottles of 2016 Château Petrus | Closed | 8/29/2020 | 11/3/2020 | $5.00 | 9,000 | $45,000 | $5,214 | 8/26/2021 |
A-12
#ALICE | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 1866 First Edition, Second Issue copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll | Closed | 9/6/2020 | 11/3/2020 | $1.00 | 12,000 | $12,000 | $1,480 | 11/15/2021 |
#SPIDER10 | 8/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 9 to Offering Statement 1) | 1963 Marvel Comics Amazing Spider-Man #10 CGC NM/M 9.8 comic book | Closed | 9/6/2020 | 11/3/2020 | $5.00 | 4,200 | $21,000 | $1,688 | 9/7/2021 |
#62MANTLE | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | 1962 Mickey Mantle Professional Model Bat Attributed to the 1962 World Series | Closed | 10/19/2020 | 11/4/2020 | $25.00 | 6,000 | $150,000 | $14,775 | 7/26/2021 |
#BATMAN6 | 6/8/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 7 to Offering Statement 1) | 1941 Batman #6 CGC NM 9.4 comic book | Closed | 10/21/2020 | 11/4/2020 | $13.50 | 2,000 | $27,000 | $2,330 | 8/5/2021 |
#CLEMENTE2 | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | 1959 Roberto Clemente Signature Model Bat | Closed | 9/29/2020 | 11/9/2020 | $35.00 | 2,000 | $70,000 | $8,173 | 7/7/2021 |
#SUPER14 | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 1942 Superman #14 CGC NM 9.4 comic book | Sold - $156,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 08/03/2021 | 11/6/2020 | 11/16/2020 | $25.00 | 5,200 | $130,000 | $7,125 | 8/3/2021 |
#79STELLA | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | 1979 Rolex Ref. 18038 Coral “Stella Dial” Day-Date | Closed | 10/5/2020 | 11/16/2020 | $5.00 | 13,800 | $69,000 | $5,693 | 9/15/2021 |
A-13
#TKAM | 6/8/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 7 to Offering Statement 1) | 1960 Inscribed First Edition copy of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee | Closed | 10/26/2020 | 11/16/2020 | $16.00 | 2,000 | $32,000 | $1,980 | 9/1/2021 |
#DIMAGGIO2 | 10/28/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1) | Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust presented to Joe DiMaggio | Closed | 11/10/2020 | 11/18/2020 | $10.50 | 2,000 | $21,000 | $2,036 | 7/20/2021 |
#13BEAUX | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | One case of twelve (12) bottles of 2013 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts, Domaine Leroy | Closed | 11/10/2020 | 11/23/2020 | $5.00 | 5,100 | $25,500 | $2,124 | 10/4/2021 |
#88MARIO | 10/28/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1) | 1988 NES Super Mario Bros. 2 Wata 9.8 A+ Video Game | Sold - $60,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 12/29/2020 | 11/12/2020 | 11/23/2020 | $15.00 | 2,000 | $30,000 | $3,600 | 12/30/2020 |
#ANMLFARM | 8/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 9 to Offering Statement 1) | First Edition, First printing of Animal Farm by George Orwell | Closed | 11/16/2020 | 11/23/2020 | $10.00 | 1,000 | $10,000 | $434 | 7/27/2021 |
#NASA1 | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | 1969 Buzz Aldrin NASA Apollo 11 space-flown control stick | Closed | 10/25/2020 | 11/25/2020 | $30.00 | 10,000 | $300,000 | $39,763 | 10/6/2021 |
A-14
#00BRADY | 10/28/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1 and Supplement No. 1 to Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1) | 2000 Playoff Contenders #144 Tom Brady Autograph Rookie Card graded BGS MINT 9 | Closed | 11/19/2020 | 11/30/2020 | $12.00 | 3,750 | $45,000 | $8,298 | 9/2/2021 |
#85NES | 10/28/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1) | 1985 NES Duck Hunt Wata 9.2 NS Video Game and a 1985 NES Gyromite Wata 9.0 NS Video Game | Closed | 11/17/2020 | 11/30/2020 | $4.00 | 8,000 | $32,000 | $4,321 | 8/17/2021 |
#JUSTICE1 | 8/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 9 to Offering Statement 1) | 1960 Justice League of America #1 CGC NM+ 9.6 comic book | Closed | 11/18/2020 | 12/7/2020 | $43.00 | 5,000 | $215,000 | $20,635 | 8/18/2021 |
#69KAREEM | 10/28/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1) | 1969 Topps Basketball #25 Lew Alcindor Rookie Card graded PSA NM-MT 8 | Closed | 11/23/2020 | 12/7/2020 | $11.00 | 2,500 | $27,500 | $2,896 | 8/30/2021 |
#59JFK | 8/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 9 to Offering Statement 1) | 1959 Inscribed Presentation Copy of Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy | Closed | 11/25/2020 | 12/7/2020 | $13.00 | 2,000 | $26,000 | $1,538 | 9/17/2021 |
#04LEBRON | 10/28/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1) | 2004-05 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Jerseys Autographs #LJ LeBron James Card graded BGS GEM MINT 9.5 | Closed | 10/29/2020 | 12/7/2020 | $10.00 | 5,000 | $50,000 | $4,371 | 9/29/2021 |
A-15
#85JORDAN | 10/28/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1) | 1985 Michael Jordan Rookie Game Worn Nike Air Jordan I Sneakers | Closed | 11/8/2020 | 12/7/2020 | $25.00 | 10,000 | $250,000 | $5,025 | 9/13/2021 |
#GOLDENEYE | 10/28/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1) | 1997 N64 GoldenEye 007 Wata 9.6 A++ Video Game | Closed | 11/24/2020 | 12/14/2020 | $5.00 | 5,000 | $25,000 | $808 | 9/9/2021 |
#MOONSHOE | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | Original pair of Nike "Moon Shoe" sneakers | Closed | 11/25/2020 | 12/14/2020 | $10.00 | 18,000 | $180,000 | $26,250 | 9/15/2021 |
#03LEBRON2 | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 2003-04 Topps Chrome Refractors LeBron James Rookie card graded BGS Pristine 10 | Closed | 11/30/2020 | 12/14/2020 | $20.00 | 5,000 | $100,000 | $7,523 | 8/26/2021 |
#GRAPES | 8/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 9 to Offering Statement 1) | 1939 Inscribed First Edition Presentation copy of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck | Closed | 12/1/2020 | 12/14/2020 | $19.50 | 2,000 | $39,000 | $6,408 | 10/1/2021 |
#34GEHRIG | 10/28/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1) | 1934 Goudey #61 Lou Gehrig Card graded PSA NM-MT 8 | Closed | 12/3/2020 | 12/14/2020 | $7.00 | 5,000 | $35,000 | $3,845 | 10/7/2021 |
#98KANGA | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 1998 Pokémon Japanese Promo Kangaskhan-Holo Trophy Card graded PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 12/2/2020 | 12/14/2020 | $8.00 | 21,250 | $170,000 | $16,425 | 11/19/2021 |
A-16
#06BRM | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | One case of twelve (12) bottles of 2006 Barolo Riserva Monfortino, Giacomo Conterno | Closed | 12/7/2020 | 12/14/2020 | $10.00 | 1,850 | $18,500 | $1,351 | 11/18/2021 |
#DUNE | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 1965 Inscribed First Edition Copy of Frank Herbert’s Dune | Closed | 12/10/2020 | 12/22/2020 | $13.25 | 1,000 | $13,250 | $1,418 | 10/18/2021 |
#86FLEER | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 1986-87 Fleer Basketball Unopened Wax Box Certified by BBCE | Closed | 12/7/2020 | 12/22/2020 | $10.00 | 16,500 | $165,000 | $14,666 | 8/31/2021 |
#WILDGUN | 10/28/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1) | 1985 NES Wild Gunman Wata 9.2 A+ Video Game | Closed | 12/15/2020 | 12/22/2020 | $7.00 | 4,000 | $28,000 | $2,591 | 8/26/2021 |
#58PELE2 | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 1958 Editora Aquarela Pelé Card graded PSA NM 7 | Sold - $62,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 02/26/2021 | 12/16/2020 | 12/22/2020 | $5.00 | 5,300 | $26,500 | $1,930 | 2/17/2021 |
#18LAMAR | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 2018 National Treasures Red Lamar Jackson Rookie Card graded BGS NM-MT+ 8.5 | Sold - $88,500 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 12/29/2020 | 12/7/2020 | 12/29/2020 | $8.00 | 7,750 | $62,000 | $5,875 | 12/30/2020 |
#13GIANNIS | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 2013 Panini Flawless Giannis Antetokounmpo Rookie card graded BGS GEM MINT 9.5 | Closed | 12/19/2020 | 1/13/2021 | $5.00 | 5,000 | $25,000 | $4,023 | 8/9/2021 |
A-17
#AVENGERS1 | 7/20/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 8 to Offering Statement 1) | 1963 Avengers #1 CGC NM + 9.6 comic book | Sold - $325,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 07/09/2021 | 12/16/2020 | 1/13/2021 | $54.00 | 5,000 | $270,000 | $14,675 | 7/9/2021 |
#04MESSI | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 2004-05 Panini Lionel Messi Card graded BGS GEM MINT 9.5 | Closed | 12/21/2020 | 1/13/2021 | $5.00 | 9,000 | $45,000 | $3,403 | 8/3/2021 |
#AVENGE57 | 8/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 9 to Offering Statement 1) | 1968 Marvel Avengers #57 CGC NM/M 9.8 comic book | Closed | 12/2/2020 | 1/13/2021 | $1.00 | 20,000 | $20,000 | $1,698 | 11/19/2021 |
#03TACHE | 10/28/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1) | Four cases of three (3) bottles of 2003 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti | Closed | 11/17/2020 | 1/13/2021 | $5.00 | 15,600 | $78,000 | $5,699 | 9/10/2021 |
#99TMB2 | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 1999 Pokémon Japanese Promo Tropical Mega Battle No. 2 Trainer Card graded PSA AUTHENTIC | Closed | 12/14/2020 | 1/13/2021 | $6.00 | 10,000 | $60,000 | $8,000 | 11/5/2021 |
#PUNCHOUT | 12/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to Offering Statement 1) | 1987 NES Mike Tyson’s PUNCH-OUT!! Wata 9.4 A+ video game | Closed | 12/22/2020 | 1/13/2021 | $9.00 | 10,000 | $90,000 | $7,825 | 9/23/2021 |
#BULLSRING | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | Six Chicago Bulls NBA Championship Rings awarded to Chicago Bulls security guard John Capps | Closed | 12/19/2020 | 1/13/2021 | $10.00 | 30,000 | $300,000 | $44,008 | 8/10/2021 |
A-18
#70AARON | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 1970 Topps Hank Aaron card graded PSA GEM MINT 10 | Closed | 12/23/2020 | 1/13/2021 | $3.00 | 6,000 | $18,000 | $598 | 8/6/2021 |
#96CHARZRD | 12/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to Offering Statement 1) | 1996 Pokemon Japanese Base Set No Rarity Symbol Holo Charizard #6 PSA MINT 9 | Closed | 12/27/2020 | 1/13/2021 | $10.00 | 6,500 | $65,000 | $5,304 | 9/10/2021 |
#01TIGER | 12/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to Offering Statement 1) | 2001 SP Authentic #45 Tiger Woods Autographed Rookie Card graded BGS GEM MINT 9.5 | Closed | 12/30/2020 | 1/13/2021 | $10.00 | 1,850 | $18,500 | $1,615 | 7/28/2021 |
#ICECLIMB | 12/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to Offering Statement 1) | 1985 NES Ice Climber Wata 9.0 A video game | Closed | 12/28/2020 | 1/13/2021 | $8.00 | 10,000 | $80,000 | $7,958 | 10/20/2021 |
#09COBB | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Ty Cobb card graded PSA NM 7 | Closed | 1/6/2021 | 1/19/2021 | $4.00 | 8,000 | $32,000 | $2,980 | 8/17/2021 |
#51HOWE | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 1951 Parkhurst Gordie Howe Card graded PSA NM-MT 8 | Closed | 1/5/2021 | 1/19/2021 | $9.00 | 5,000 | $45,000 | $3,445 | 8/13/2021 |
#96JORDAN2 | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | Michael Jordan Playoff Worn and Dual Signed ‘Player Sample’ Air Jordan 11’s | Closed | 1/11/2021 | 1/19/2021 | $5.00 | 10,800 | $54,000 | $3,691 | 8/12/2021 |
A-19
#JUNGLEBOX | 12/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to Offering Statement 1) | 1999 Pokémon Jungle 1st Edition Booster Box | Closed | 1/3/2021 | 1/19/2021 | $5.00 | 6,900 | $34,500 | $2,955 | 11/3/2021 |
#59FLASH | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1959 The Flash #105 comic book graded NM 9.4 by CGC | Closed | 1/12/2021 | 1/25/2021 | $6.50 | 10,000 | $65,000 | $5,129 | 9/16/2021 |
#FOSSILBOX | 12/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to Offering Statement 1) | 1999 Pokémon 1st Edition Fossil Set Sealed Booster Box | Closed | 1/11/2021 | 1/25/2021 | $5.00 | 4,200 | $21,000 | $1,569 | 11/12/2021 |
#THOR | 10/28/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1) | 1962 Journey Into Mystery #83 CGC NM 9.4 | Sold - $261,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 07/14/2021 | 1/7/2021 | 1/25/2021 | $20.00 | 10,750 | $215,000 | $15,638 | 7/15/2021 |
#POKEBLUE | 12/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to Offering Statement 1) | 1998 Game Boy Pokémon Blue video game | Closed | 1/20/2021 | 1/27/2021 | $10.00 | 2,400 | $24,000 | $2,660 | 7/29/2021 |
#98GTA | 12/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to Offering Statement 1 and Supplement No. 1 to Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1998 PlayStation Grand Theft Auto Video Game graded Wata 9.8 A+ | Closed | 1/14/2021 | 1/27/2021 | $5.00 | 3,150 | $15,750 | $1,172 | 11/2/2021 |
A-20
#PICNIC | 8/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 9 to Offering Statement 1) | Limited Edition Natural Barénia Leather & Osier Picnic Kelly 35cm Bag with palladium hardware | Closed | 12/9/2020 | 1/27/2021 | $27.00 | 2,000 | $54,000 | $4,358 | 9/15/2021 |
#DOMINOS | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1990 Rolex Air-King Dominos Pizza Special Edition Watch | Closed | 1/19/2021 | 1/27/2021 | $5.50 | 2,000 | $11,000 | $1,169 | 10/21/2021 |
#58PELE | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 1958 Alifabolaget #635 Pelé Rookie Card graded PSA MINT 9 | Closed | 1/11/2021 | 1/28/2021 | $10.00 | 31,500 | $315,000 | $20,441 | 10/5/2021 |
#09CURRY | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 2009-10 UD Exquisite Stephen Curry #64 Autographed Rookie Card graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS | Closed | 1/25/2021 | 2/2/2021 | $10.00 | 2,500 | $25,000 | $524 | 9/9/2021 |
#84JORDAN | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | Michael Jordan Photo-Matched 1984 Signing Day Chicago Bulls Official NBA Game Jersey | Closed | 1/21/2021 | 2/2/2021 | $25.00 | 15,000 | $375,000 | $49,831 | 9/1/2021 |
#09BEAUX | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | One case of twelve (12) bottles of 2009 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts, Domaine Leroy | Closed | 1/4/2021 | 2/2/2021 | $5.00 | 6,800 | $34,000 | $3,085 | 11/3/2021 |
#KEROUAC | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | 1957 inscribed First Edition, Presentation Copy of "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac | Closed | 12/13/2020 | 2/7/2021 | $20.00 | 4,900 | $98,000 | $10,583 | 9/22/2021 |
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#96JORDAN | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1996 Michael Jordan Game Worn and Dual Signed ‘Player Sample’ Air Jordan 11 “Concord” | Closed | 1/26/2021 | 2/7/2021 | $4.00 | 12,000 | $48,000 | $4,420 | 9/3/2021 |
#FEDERAL | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | First Edition copy of The Federalist by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay | Closed | 1/25/2021 | 2/7/2021 | $15.00 | 10,000 | $150,000 | $26,675 | 9/27/2021 |
#62BOND | 12/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to Offering Statement 1) | 1962 First Edition Presentation copy of The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming inscribed to Robert Kennedy | Closed | 12/30/2020 | 2/7/2021 | $6.00 | 15,500 | $93,000 | $13,593 | 9/14/2021 |
#71TOPPS | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1971 Topps Football Series 2 Wax Box Reviewed and Factory Sealed by BBCE | Closed | 1/18/2021 | 2/17/2021 | $4.00 | 17,000 | $68,000 | $5,759 | 9/9/2021 |
#DEATON | 12/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to Offering Statement 1) | Triceratops prorsus skull excavated from the Hell Creek Formation of North Dakota in 1999 | Closed | 1/25/2021 | 2/17/2021 | $25.00 | 11,400 | $285,000 | $27,283 | 11/5/2021 |
#98ZELDA | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1998 N64 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time video game graded 9.6 A+ by Wata | Closed | 2/3/2021 | 2/17/2021 | $4.70 | 5,000 | $23,500 | $2,165 | 11/15/2021 |
#03JORDAN2 | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 2003-04 UD Exquisite Quad Patch #MJ Michael Jordan Game Used Patch Card graded NM-MT+ 8.5 by BGS | Closed | 2/9/2021 | 2/22/2021 | $4.20 | 10,000 | $42,000 | $4,154 | 9/27/2021 |
A-22
#WOLVERINE | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1 and Supplement No. 1 to Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1974 Incredible Hulk #181 comic book graded NM/M 9.8 by CGC | Sold - $57,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 07/22/2021 | 2/7/2021 | 2/22/2021 | $9.50 | 5,000 | $47,500 | $3,925 | 7/26/2021 |
#91JORDAN | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1991 Michael Jordan Game Worn Chicago Bulls Home Uniform graded A10 by MEARS | Closed | 1/31/2021 | 2/24/2021 | $7.00 | 10,000 | $70,000 | $590 | 9/20/2021 |
#79GRETZKY | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1979 Topps Wayne Gretzky #18 Rookie Card graded GEM-MT 10 by PSA | Closed | 2/5/2021 | 2/25/2021 | $40.00 | 20,000 | $800,000 | $64,216 | 9/14/2021 |
#17DUJAC | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | Two cases of six (6) bottles of 2017 Chambertin, Domaine Dujac | Closed | 2/15/2021 | 3/8/2021 | $8.00 | 3,250 | $26,000 | $1,408 | 9/1/2021 |
#FAUBOURG2 | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | 2019 Hermès 20cm Sellier Faubourg Blue Multicolor Birkin with Palladium Hardware | Closed | 12/28/2020 | 3/8/2021 | $15.00 | 11,000 | $165,000 | $11,483 | 9/3/2021 |
#MOSASAUR | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | Mosasaur Halisaurus Arambourgi Skeleton | Closed | 2/21/2021 | 3/15/2021 | $5.00 | 6,000 | $30,000 | $8,658 | 9/20/2021 |
A-23
#92JORDAN | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1992 Michael Jordan Game Worn and Dual Signed Nike Air Jordan VII's | Closed | 2/23/2021 | 3/15/2021 | $6.00 | 7,000 | $42,000 | $4,480 | 10/1/2021 |
#14KOBE | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 2014 Kobe Bryant Game Worn and Signed Lakers Jersey | Closed | 2/14/2021 | 3/15/2021 | $8.00 | 9,750 | $78,000 | $6,250 | 10/8/2021 |
#03LEBRON3 | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 2003-04 SP Authentic #148 LeBron James Autographed Rookie Card graded PRISTINE 10 by BGS | Closed | 2/12/2021 | 3/15/2021 | $23.00 | 10,000 | $230,000 | $20,924 | 11/10/2021 |
#95TOPSUN | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1995 Sealed Topsun Pokémon Booster Box, 1st Edition Box A | Closed | 3/2/2021 | 3/15/2021 | $6.00 | 10,000 | $60,000 | $8,300 | 8/30/2021 |
#09TROUT2 | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 2009 Bowman Chrome Mike Trout Xfractor graded BGS 9.5 | Closed | 2/28/2021 | 3/16/2021 | $5.00 | 11,200 | $56,000 | $4,340 | 6/25/2021 |
#59BOND | 12/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to Offering Statement 1 and Supplement No. 1 to Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1959 First Edition Dedication copy of Goldfinger by Ian Fleming | Closed | 2/24/2021 | 3/16/2021 | $8.00 | 10,250 | $82,000 | $11,381 | 11/9/2021 |
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#OPEECHEE | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Wax Box Reviewed and Factory Sealed by BBCE | Closed | 2/19/2021 | 3/16/2021 | $30.00 | 10,000 | $300,000 | $41,699 | 10/14/2021 |
#ROCKETBOX | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 2000 Pokémon Team Rocket 1st Edition Factory Sealed Booster Box | Closed | 3/10/2021 | 3/22/2021 | $6.00 | 4,750 | $28,500 | $1,894 | 9/16/2021 |
#94JORDAN | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1994 Michael Jordan Game Worn, Signed and Photo-Matched Air Jordan Baseball Cleats | Closed | 2/16/2021 | 3/22/2021 | $8.50 | 10,000 | $85,000 | $9,295 | 11/8/2021 |
#18LUKA | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 2018 Panini Prizm Signatures Black Label Luka Doncic Rookie card #3 Graded BGS PRISTINE 10 | Closed | 3/14/2021 | 4/6/2021 | $5.00 | 5,300 | $26,500 | $2,813 | 7/8/2021 |
#86DK3 | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1986 Donkey Kong 3 Sealed [Hangtab, 2 Code, Mid-Production], NES Nintendo graded Wata 9.2 A+ | Sold - $60,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 08/30/2021 | 3/1/2021 | 4/6/2021 | $10.00 | 4,350 | $43,500 | $3,565 | 8/31/2021 |
#FANFOUR5 | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1962 Marvel Fantastic Four #5 comic book graded CGC NM 9.2 | Closed | 3/3/2021 | 4/6/2021 | $8.00 | 10,000 | $80,000 | $5,900 | 10/19/2021 |
#16KOBE | 10/28/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 14 to Offering Statement 1) | Four Signed Hardwood Panels from the Staples Center Basketball Court used during Kobe Bryant’s Farewell Game | Closed | 3/5/2021 | 4/6/2021 | $8.00 | 100,000 | $800,000 | $147,929 | 11/19/2021 |
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#11BELAIR | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | One case of twelve (12) bottles of 2011 Vosne-Romanée Aux Reignots, Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair | Closed | 3/10/2021 | 4/6/2021 | $11.00 | 2,000 | $22,000 | $1,541 | 9/21/2021 |
#76PAYTON | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1976 Topps #148 Walter Payton Rookie Card Graded PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 3/9/2021 | 4/6/2021 | $6.50 | 10,000 | $65,000 | $9,750 | 11/11/2021 |
#17MAHOMES | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 2017 National Treasures Black #161 Patrick Mahomes II Rookie Patch Autograph Card graded BGS NM-MT 8 | Closed | 2/27/2021 | 4/6/2021 | $12.00 | 25,000 | $300,000 | $79,150 | 10/21/2021 |
#85MJPROMO | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1985 Nike Promo Michael Jordan Bulls RC Rookie graded PSA 10 | Closed | 3/7/2021 | 4/6/2021 | $8.00 | 3,500 | $28,000 | $4,120 | 7/9/2021 |
#96KOBE | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1996 Finest Refractors (With Coating) #269 Gold Kobe Bryant Rookie Card Graded BGS GEM MINT 9.5 | Closed | 3/24/2021 | 4/9/2021 | $11.00 | 7,000 | $77,000 | $7,662 | 7/12/2021 |
#99CHARZRD | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1999 Pokémon Charizard #4 First Edition Base Set Hologram Trading Card published by Wizards of the Coast graded PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 3/20/2021 | 4/9/2021 | $10.00 | 35,000 | $350,000 | $42,825 | 10/18/2021 |
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#68RYAN | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1968 Topps #177 Nolan Ryan Rookie Card Graded PSA MINT 9 | Closed | 3/17/2021 | 4/9/2021 | $7.00 | 10,000 | $70,000 | $8,102 | 7/15/2021 |
#MARADONA | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1979 Panini Calciatori Soccer Diego Maradona Rookie RC #312 graded PSA 9 MINT | Closed | 3/16/2021 | 4/9/2021 | $7.00 | 2,000 | $14,000 | $1,428 | 7/21/2021 |
#POKEYELOW | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1999 Nintendo Game Boy Pokémon Yellow [Pixel ESRB, Early Production] Graded Wata 9.6 A++ | Closed | 3/23/2021 | 4/13/2021 | $5.00 | 11,000 | $55,000 | $6,850 | 10/15/2021 |
#POKELUGIA | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 2000 Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo Lugia #9 Graded PSA GEM MINT 10 | Closed | 3/15/2021 | 4/13/2021 | $11.00 | 10,000 | $110,000 | $12,475 | 10/22/2021 |
#XMEN1 | 12/21/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to Offering Statement 1) | 1963 X-Men #1 CGC NM 9.4 comic book | Sold - $325,000 Acquisition Offer Accepted on 06/21/2021 | 3/13/2021 | 4/15/2021 | $20.00 | 12,000 | $240,000 | $20,200 | 6/22/2021 |
#VANHALEN | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 2008 Eddie Van Halen Concert Played and Signed Charvel EVH Art Series One-of-a-Kind Guitar | Closed | 2/2/2021 | 4/15/2021 | $12.40 | 5,000 | $62,000 | $5,954 | 10/14/2021 |
#48JACKIE | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson #79 Rookie Card graded NM-MT 8 by PSA | Closed | 1/29/2021 | 4/15/2021 | $20.00 | 18,750 | $375,000 | $27,717 | 11/12/2021 |
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#05MJLJ | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 2005-06 Exquisite Collection Jerseys inserts, Dual Autographs: Michael Jordan and Lebron James graded BGS NM-MT+ 8.5 | Closed | 3/20/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $4.00 | 20,500 | $82,000 | $7,949 | 10/20/2021 |
#81MONTANA | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1981 Topps Football #216 Joe Montana Rookie Card Graded PSA GEM MINT 10 | Closed | 3/29/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $7.00 | 10,000 | $70,000 | $5,175 | 10/15/2021 |
#00MOUTON | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | One case of twelve (12) bottles of 2000 Château Mouton-Rothschild | Closed | 4/1/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $13.50 | 2,000 | $27,000 | $2,181 | 9/30/2021 |
#07DURANT | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 2007 Topps Chrome Orange Refractor Kevin Durant Rookie Card graded PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 6/4/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $13.00 | 9,000 | $117,000 | -$1,656 | 11/1/2021 |
#56AARON | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1956 Topps #31 Hank Aaron (White Back) graded PSA Mint 9 | Closed | 4/23/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $5.00 | 10,000 | $50,000 | $7,401 | 10/26/2021 |
#85LEMIEUX | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1985 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Mario Lemieux Rookie Card #9 graded PSA GEM-MT 10 | Closed | 4/7/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $5.00 | 17,500 | $87,500 | $7,251 | 10/27/2021 |
#87JORDAN | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1987 Fleer Michael Jordan Card #59 graded PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 3/30/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $5.00 | 10,000 | $50,000 | $3,188 | 10/22/2021 |
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#AC23 | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1940 Action Comics #23 comic book published by D.C. Comics graded CGC 5.5 | Closed | 5/25/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $7.00 | 4,000 | $28,000 | $2,620 | 10/25/2021 |
#APPLE1 | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | 1976 Apple-1 Computer with Original Box Signed by Steve Wozniak | Closed | 4/2/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $25.00 | 33,000 | $825,000 | $65,355 | 10/1/2021 |
#GWLOTTO | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1768 George Washington Mountain Road Lottery Ticket with Signature | Closed | 4/5/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $14.00 | 2,500 | $35,000 | $7,442 | 10/4/2021 |
#GYMBOX | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 2000 Pokémon Gym Heroes 1st Edition Set Sealed Booster Box | Closed | 3/30/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $6.00 | 3,000 | $18,000 | $1,663 | 10/8/2021 |
#HUCKFINN | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1885 First Edition, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain | Closed | 4/20/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $11.00 | 2,000 | $22,000 | $2,580 | 10/28/2021 |
#NEOBOX | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 2000 Pokémon Neo Genesis 1st Edition Set Sealed Booster Box | Closed | 4/14/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $4.50 | 10,000 | $45,000 | $3,167 | 10/7/2021 |
#NEWTON | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 1687 First Edition, Continental Issue of Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica by Sir Isaac Newton | Closed | 5/4/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $10.00 | 30,000 | $300,000 | $38,929 | 10/22/2021 |
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#NICKLAUS1 | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1 and Supplement No. 1 to Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1973 Panini #375 Jack Nicklaus Rookie Card Graded by PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 4/7/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $10.00 | 4,000 | $40,000 | $4,001 | 10/29/2021 |
#POKEMON2 | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1999 Pokémon 1st Edition Base Set Sealed Booster Box published by Wizards of the Coast | Closed | 4/2/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $10.00 | 41,500 | $415,000 | $32,124 | 10/4/2021 |
#POKERED | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1998 Game Boy Pokémon Red Video Game graded Wata 9.2 A++ | Closed | 5/5/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $4.00 | 10,000 | $40,000 | $4,000 | 9/29/2021 |
#RIVIERA | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1965 Rolex 1601 Datejust retailed by Joyeria Riviera | Closed | 4/12/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $5.00 | 6,000 | $30,000 | $5,888 | 9/30/2021 |
#SMB3 | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1990 NES Super Mario Bros. 3 Video Game graded Wata 9.4 A+ | Closed | 4/11/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $5.00 | 5,000 | $25,000 | $2,150 | 10/6/2021 |
#WALDEN | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1854 First Edition Walden; or, Life in the Woods by Henry David Thoreau | Closed | 5/12/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $10.25 | 2,000 | $20,500 | $2,095 | 10/26/2021 |
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#WZRDOFOZ | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1900 First Edition of The Wonderful Wizard Of OZ | Closed | 4/27/2021 | 7/1/2021 | $15.00 | 6,000 | $90,000 | $7,725 | 10/5/2021 |
#60ALI | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1960 Hemmets Journal #23 Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) Rookie Card graded PSA Mint 9 | Closed | 4/2/2021 | 7/14/2021 | $10.00 | 23,500 | $235,000 | $20,014 | 10/25/2021 |
#TORNEK | 11/25/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 15 to Offering Statement 1) | 1964 Tornek-Rayville ref. TR-900 | Closed | 11/26/2020 | 7/14/2021 | $5.00 | 33,000 | $165,000 | $8,513 | 11/1/2021 |
#DIMAGGIO3 | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1950-51 Joe DiMaggio Game-Worn Road Jersey Graded MEARS A10 | Closed | 5/24/2021 | 7/14/2021 | $20.00 | 22,500 | $450,000 | $26,525 | 10/28/2021 |
#POKEMON3 | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1999 Pokémon 1st Edition Complete Set graded PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 4/25/2021 | 7/14/2021 | $120.00 | 5,000 | $600,000 | $36,900 | 10/27/2021 |
#09CURRY2 | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1 and Supplement No. 1 to Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 2009 Playoff National Treasures Stephen Curry Autographed Patch Rookie Card graded BGS GEM MINT 9.5 | Closed | 3/26/2021 | 7/28/2021 | $25.00 | 21,000 | $525,000 | $62,158 | 11/2/2021 |
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#80ALI | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1980 Muhammad Ali Sparring Gloves Worn in Training for Larry Holmes Bout and Inscribed to Sylvester Stallone | Closed | 5/3/2021 | 7/28/2021 | $7.50 | 10,000 | $75,000 | $12,888 | 11/12/2021 |
#58PELE3 | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1958-59 Tupinamba Ltda. Quigol Pelé #109 Rookie Card graded PSA NM -MT 8 | Closed | 5/7/2021 | 7/28/2021 | $20.00 | 11,250 | $225,000 | $39,785 | 11/9/2021 |
#BATMAN2 | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1940 Batman #2 comic book published by D.C. Comics graded CGC 9.0 | Closed | 5/10/2021 | 7/28/2021 | $10.00 | 8,500 | $85,000 | $6,913 | 10/27/2021 |
#85ERVING | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1985 Julius Erving Game Worn and Signed Jersey | Closed | 5/17/2021 | 7/28/2021 | $4.50 | 10,000 | $45,000 | $6,044 | 11/3/2021 |
#LJKOBE | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 2002 LeBron James High School Game Worn Sneakers Gifted by Kobe Bryant. | Closed | 5/17/2021 | 7/28/2021 | $10.00 | 18,000 | $180,000 | $20,051 | 11/15/2021 |
#99MJRETRO | 5/18/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 20 to Offering Statement 1) | 1999 Upper Deck Retro Inkredible Level 2 Michael Jordan Signed Card graded PSA MINT 9 | Closed | 6/12/2021 | 7/28/2021 | $5.00 | 10,000 | $50,000 | $4,630 | 11/5/2021 |
#FLASH123 | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1961 The Flash #123 comic book published by D.C Comics graded CGC 9.4 | Closed | 6/18/2021 | 7/28/2021 | $8.00 | 3,625 | $29,000 | $2,610 | 10/28/2021 |
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#85GPK | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 1985 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Stickers Nasty Nick #1A Card graded PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 6/28/2021 | 7/28/2021 | $12.00 | 1,000 | $12,000 | -$7,121 | 10/29/2021 |
#IPOD | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 2001 Apple 1st Generation iPod Classic in its Original Factory Sealed Box | Closed | 7/2/2021 | 7/28/2021 | $5.00 | 5,000 | $25,000 | $1,539 | 10/26/2021 |
#HGWELLS | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 1895 First Edition The Time Machine: An Invention Inscribed by H.G Wells | Closed | 6/18/2021 | 8/2/2021 | $6.20 | 7,500 | $46,500 | $4,835 | 11/1/2021 |
#85JORDAN2 | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1985 Signed Michael Jordan "Shattered Backboard" Jersey | Closed | 3/21/2021 | 8/2/2021 | $14.00 | 20,000 | $280,000 | $44,500 | 11/15/2021 |
#SANTANA | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | Gibson Les Paul SG Guitar owned and played by Carlos Santana | Closed | 6/2/2021 | 8/9/2021 | $5.00 | 15,000 | $75,000 | $15,588 | 11/10/2021 |
#CONGRESS | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1) | Thomas Heyward Jr’s First edition of the Continental Congress Journal of the Proceeds of the Congress | Closed | 6/28/2021 | 8/9/2021 | $24.00 | 5,000 | $120,000 | $18,879 | 11/8/2021 |
#66ORR | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 1966 Topps Bobby Orr #35 Rookie Card graded NM-MT 8 by PSA | Closed | 7/2/2021 | 8/9/2021 | $5.00 | 10,000 | $50,000 | $5,917 | 11/16/2021 |
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#01TIGER2 | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 2001 Upper Deck Golf Black Label #1 Tiger Woods Rookie Card graded BGS Pristine 10 | Closed | 7/9/2021 | 8/9/2021 | $8.50 | 2,000 | $17,000 | $429 | 11/17/2021 |
#GRIFFEYJR | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card #1 graded BGS PRISTINE 10 | Closed | 7/13/2021 | 8/9/2021 | $8.00 | 2,500 | $20,000 | $3,754 | 11/18/2021 |
#87ZELDA | 5/18/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 20 to Offering Statement 1) | 1987 NES Legend of Zelda Video Game graded Wata 9.4 B+ | Closed | 7/19/2021 | 8/9/2021 | $11.50 | 10,000 | $115,000 | $12,388 | 11/8/2021 |
#01HALO | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1 and Supplement No. 1 to Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | 2001 Xbox Halo: Combat Evolved (Black Label) Video Game graded Wata 9.4 A+ | Closed | 7/23/2021 | 8/9/2021 | $6.80 | 2,500 | $17,000 | $1,980 | 11/9/2021 |
#EINSTEIN2 | 5/18/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 20 to Offering Statement 1) | 1948 Albert Einstein Typed and Signed Letter On God | Closed | 7/9/2021 | 8/9/2021 | $16.00 | 5,000 | $80,000 | $8,000 | 11/16/2021 |
#86JORDAN2 | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 1986 Fleer #8 Michael Jordan Sticker Rookie Card graded PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 7/23/2021 | 8/11/2021 | $8.00 | 10,000 | $80,000 | $4,249 |
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#97KOBE | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 1997 Skybox Jambalaya #12 Kobe Bryant Card graded PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 7/30/2021 | 8/25/2020 | $6.50 | 10,000 | $65,000 | $5,237 | 10/19/2021 |
#XMEN94 | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 1975 X-Men #94 Comic Book published by Marvel graded CGC 9.8 | Closed | 7/30/2021 | 8/25/2020 | $6.50 | 10,000 | $65,000 | $5,695 | 10/13/2021 |
#TOPPSTRIO | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 1980 Topps Scoring Leader Card (Bird / Erving /Johnson) Graded PSA MINT 9 | Closed | 8/6/2021 | 8/25/2020 | $6.00 | 5,000 | $30,000 | -$5,326 | 10/13/2021 |
#81BIRD | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 1981 Topps #4 Larry Bird Card graded PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 8/11/2021 | 8/25/2020 | $6.00 | 5,000 | $30,000 | -$770 | 10/12/2021 |
#THEROCK | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 1997 Panini WWF Superstars Stickers #113 Rocky Maivia Card graded PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 8/1/2021 | 9/1/2021 | $12.00 | 1,000 | $12,000 | -$4,159 |
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#04MESSI2 | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 2004 Panini Sports Mega Cracks Campeon #35 Lionel Messi Rookie Card graded PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 8/12/2021 | 9/1/2021 | $7.00 | 5,000 | $35,000 | $1,569 |
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#09RBLEROY | 9/24/2020 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 10 to Offering Statement 1) | One case of twelve (12) bottles of 2009 Richebourg, Domaine Leroy | Closed | 8/6/2021 | 9/1/2021 | $25.00 | 4,300 | $107,500 | $8,590 |
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#XLXMEN1 | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 1975 Giant Size X-Men #1 Comic Book published by Marvel graded CGC 9.8 | Closed | 8/20/2021 | 9/7/2021 | $8.00 | 8,000 | $64,000 | $5,260 |
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#03LEBRON5 | 6/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 21 to Offering Statement 1) | 2003 Topps Chrome #111 LeBron James Black Refractor Rookie Card graded PSA MINT 9 | Closed | 8/27/2021 | 9/13/2021 | $10.00 | 8,500 | $85,000 | $9,323 |
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#SLASH | 3/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | Exact aged replica of Slash’s original Factory Black 1966 Gibson Doubleneck Guitar built as a prototype for the Slash EDS-1275 Doubleneck | Closed | 8/31/2021 | 9/30/2021 | $5.00 | 13,000 | $65,000 | $13,250 |
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#METEORITE | 5/18/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 20 to Offering Statement 1) | Lunar Meteorite Specimen Feldspathic Lunar Anorthositic Breccia from the Moon | Closed | 8/11/2021 | 9/30/2021 | $20.00 | 17,500 | $350,000 | $68,645 |
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#89TMNT | 9/15/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 24 to Offering Statement 1) | 1989 NES Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Video Game graded Wata 9.4 A | Closed | 9/15/2021 | 10/7/2021 | $11.00 | 2,000 | $22,000 | $633 |
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#00BRADY2 | 5/18/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 20 to Offering Statement 1) | 2000 SP Authentic #118 Tom Brady Rookie Card graded BGS PRISTINE 10 | Closed | 8/20/2021 | 10/7/2021 | $10.00 | 32,500 | $325,000 | $5,160 |
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#NESWWF | 9/21/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 25 to Offering Statement 1) | 1989 NES WWF Wrestlemania Video Game graded Wata 9.6 A+ | Closed | 9/21/2021 | 10/7/2021 | $3.00 | 6,000 | $18,000 | $1,635 |
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#PUNK9670 | 9/15/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 24 to Offering Statement 1) | Number 9670 Female CryptoPunk NFT | Closed | 9/16/2021 | 10/7/2021 | $10.00 | 7,200 | $72,000 | $8,040 |
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#18ALLEN | 9/21/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 25 to Offering Statement 1) | 2018 National Treasures #163 Josh Allen Autographed Jersey Rookie Card graded BGS 9.5 | Closed | 9/22/2021 | 10/12/2021 | $3.00 | 12,000 | $36,000 | $2,040 |
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#CASTLEII | 9/27/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 26 to Offering Statement 1) | 1988 NES Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest Video Game graded Wata 9.6 A+ | Closed | 9/27/2021 | 10/12/2021 | $9.00 | 2,000 | $18,000 | $1,635 |
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#36OWENS | 9/21/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 25 to Offering Statement 1) | Four Tickets From Jesse Owens' Gold Medal Events in the 1936 Berlin Olympics | Closed | 9/22/2021 | 10/12/2021 | $10.00 | 2,500 | $25,000 | $2,603 |
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#BAYC601 | 9/27/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 26 to Offering Statement 1) | Number 601 Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT with Sea Captain’s Hat | Closed | 9/27/2021 | 10/12/2021 | $10.00 | 16,500 | $165,000 | $17,686 |
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#60MANTLE | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1960 Signed Mickey Mantle Game-Worn Road Jersey Graded MEARS A10 | Closed | 8/20/2021 | 10/20/2021 | $20.00 | 42,500 | $850,000 | $34,525 |
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#PUNK8103 | 9/21/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 25 to Offering Statement 1) | Number 8103 Male CryptoPunk NFT | Closed | 9/21/2021 | 10/20/2021 | $9.33 | 60,000 | $559,800 | $49,404 |
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#GHOST1 | 9/27/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 27 to Offering Statement 1) | 1973 Ghost Rider #1 Comic Book published by Marvel graded CGC 9.8 | Closed | 9/27/2021 | 10/20/2021 | $7.00 | 2,000 | $14,000 | $1,199 |
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#KIRBY | 10/12/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 28 to Offering Statement 1) | 1992 GameBoy Kirby’s Dream Land Video Game graded Wata 9.8 A++ | Closed | 10/12/2021 | 10/26/2021 | $6.00 | 10,000 | $60,000 | $8,215 |
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#20HERBERT | 9/27/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 27 to Offering Statement 1) | 2020 National Treasures #158 Justin Herbert Autographed Patch Rookie Card graded BGS 9.5 | Closed | 9/27/2021 | 10/26/2021 | $7.00 | 10,000 | $70,000 | $8,090 |
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#HENDERSON | 9/27/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 26 to Offering Statement 1) | 1980 Topps #482 Rickey Henderson Rookie Card graded PSA GEM MINT 10 | Closed | 9/27/2021 | 10/26/2021 | $5.00 | 27,000 | $135,000 | -$188 |
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#03RONALDO | 9/27/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 27 to Offering Statement 1) | 2003 Panini #137 Cristiano Ronaldo Rookie Card graded PSA 10 | Closed | 9/27/2021 | 10/26/2021 | $14.00 | 12,500 | $175,000 | $14,556 |
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#BROSGRIMM | 2/23/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement 1) | 1837 Third Edition Presentation Copy of Grimms' Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm inscribed to contributor and friend Malchen Hassenpflug | Closed | 5/19/2021 | 10/26/2021 | $27.00 | 5,000 | $135,000 | $19,304 |
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#HONUS2 | 10/12/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 28 to Offering Statement 1) | 1910 Tip-Top Bread Honus Wagner Card graded PSA 5 | Closed | 10/12/2021 | 10/26/2021 | $10.00 | 10,000 | $100,000 | $11,944 |
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#MARX | 10/12/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 28 to Offering Statement 1) | 1867 First Edition Das Kapital By Karl Marx | Closed | 10/12/2021 | 11/3/2021 | $15.00 | 8,000 | $120,000 | $12,200 |
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#MEEB15511 | 10/18/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 31 to Offering Statement 1) | Number 15511 Pig Meebit | Closed | 10/19/2021 | 11/3/2021 | $5.00 | 15,000 | $75,000 | $5,405 |
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#90BATMAN | 10/18/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 31 to Offering Statement 1) | 1990 NES Batman Video Game graded Wata 9.8 A+ | Closed | 10/19/2021 | 11/3/2021 | $5.90 | 10,000 | $59,000 | $7,225 |
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#09HARDEN | 10/18/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 31 to Offering Statement 1) | 2009 Topps Chrome Refractor #99 James Harden Rookie Card graded PSA GEM MT 10 | Closed | 10/19/2021 | 11/3/2021 | $13.00 | 2,000 | $26,000 | $1,484 |
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#SIMPSONS1 | 10/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 32 to Offering Statement 1) | 1991 NES Simpsons: Bart vs. The Space Mutants Video Game graded Wata 9.6 A+ | Closed | 10/25/2021 | 11/9/2021 | $9.25 | 2,000 | $18,500 | $2,130 |
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#SPIDER129 | 10/18/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 31 to Offering Statement 1) | 1974 Amazing Spider-Man #129 Comic Book published by Marvel graded CGC 9.8 | Closed | 10/19/2021 | 11/9/2021 | $4.00 | 10,000 | $40,000 | $2,454 |
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#93JETER | 10/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 32 to Offering Statement 1) | 1993 SP Foil #279 Derek Jeter Rookie Card graded BGS 9.5 | Closed | 10/25/2021 | 11/9/2021 | $16.00 | 1,000 | $16,000 | -$16,360 |
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#NESDK3 | 10/18/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 31 to Offering Statement 1) | 1986 NES Donkey Kong 3 Video Game graded Wata 9.4 A+ | Closed | 10/19/2021 | 11/9/2021 | $5.00 | 22,800 | $114,000 | $11,320 |
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#BAYC7359 | 10/12/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 28 to Offering Statement 1) | Number 7359 Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT with Space Suit | Closed | 10/12/2021 | 11/10/2021 | $10.00 | 19,000 | $190,000 | $21,373 |
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#CURIO10 | 11/1/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 33 to Offering Statement 1) | Set of Curio Cards NFTs Numbered One to Ten | Closed | 11/1/2021 | 11/15/2021 | $7.50 | 10,000 | $75,000 | $5,868 |
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#WILDTHING | 10/25/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 32 to Offering Statement 1) | 1963 First Edition Inscribed copy of Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak | Closed | 10/25/2021 | 11/15/2021 | $9.00 | 2,000 | $18,000 | $1,573 |
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#1776 | 1/8/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to Offering Statement 1 and Supplement No. 2 to Post-Qualification Amendment No. 19 to Offering Statement 1) | July 16, 1776 Exeter, New Hampshire broadside of the Declaration of Independence | Closed | 4/27/2021 | 11/26/2021 | $25.00 | 80,000 | $2,000,000 | $508,345 |
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#98JORDAN2 | 11/1/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 33 to Offering Statement 1) | 1998 Upper Deck Michael Jordan Jersey Autograph Card graded BGS GEM MINT 9.5 | Closed | 11/1/2021 | 11/30/2021 | $20.00 | 16,500 | $330,000 | $35,203 |
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#MACALLAN1 | 11/1/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 33 to Offering Statement 1) | 30 Year Old Macallan Sherry Oak Blue Label Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Closed | 11/1/2021 | 11/30/2021 | $13.25 | 1,000 | $13,250 | $704 |
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1962 Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC VG+ 4.5
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1937 Heisman Memorial Trophy Awarded to Yale University Halfback Clint Frank | Cancelled | ||||||||||
1955 Topps #164 Roberto Clemente Rookie Card graded PSA MINT 9 | Cancelled / Underlying Asset Sold Pre-Offering | ||||||||||
#GIANNIS2 | 5/18/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 20 to Offering Statement 1) | 2013 Panini National Treasures #130 Giannis Antetokounmpo Signed Jersey Patch Rookie Card graded BGS GEM MINT 9.5 | Open | 7/19/2021 |
| $10.00 | 33,200 / 41,500 | $332,000 / $415,000 | $44,784 |
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#IOMMI | 9/27/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 27 to Offering Statement 1) | 2019 Gibson Tony Iommi 1964 “Monkey SG” Prototype Guitar | Open | 9/27/2021 |
| $10.00 | 5,200 / 6,500 | $52,000 / $65,000 | $13,250 |
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#MEGALODON | 10/12/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 28 to Offering Statement 1) | Carcharocles Megaladon Jaw: Full Set of Fossilized Teeth in Jaw Reconstruction | Open | 10/12/2021 |
| $20.00 | 24,000 / 30,000 | $480,000 / $600,000 | $138,900 |
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#APPLELISA | 11/1/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 33 to Offering Statement 1) | Fully Functioning 1983 Apple Lisa Computer with Original Twiggy Floppy Drives | Open | 11/1/2021 |
| $11.00 | 8,000 / 10,000 | $88,000 / $110,000 | $11,762 |
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#BAYC9159 | 11/9/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 34 to Offering Statement 1) | Number 9159 Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT with a Leather Jacket | Open | 11/9/2021 |
| $5.00 | 31,200 / 39,000 | $156,000 / $195,000 | $2,488 |
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#SURFER4 | 11/9/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 34 to Offering Statement 1) | 1969 Silver Surfer #4 Comic Book published by Marvel graded CGC 9.8 | Open | 11/9/2021 |
| $8.00 | 8,000 / 10,000 | $64,000 / $80,000 | $10,892 |
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#OHTANI1 | 11/9/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 34 to Offering Statement 1) | 2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani Orange Refractors Pitching Autographed Rookie Card graded BGS 9.5 | Open | 11/9/2021 |
| $9.00 | 8,000 / 10,000 | $72,000 / $90,000 | $7,071 |
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#OHTANI2 | 11/9/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 34 to Offering Statement 1) | 2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani Orange Refractors Batting Autographed Rookie Card graded BGS 9.5 | Open | 11/9/2021 |
| $8.00 | 7,300 / 9,125 | $58,400 / $73,000 | $6,123 |
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#WILT100 | 11/9/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 34 to Offering Statement 1) | 1962 Ticket Stub from Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-Point Game graded PSA 3 | Open | 11/9/2021 |
| $10.00 | 9,200 / 11,500 | $92,000 / $115,000 | $12,388 |
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#PENGUIN | 11/15/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 35 to Offering Statement 1) | 1941 Detective Comics #58 Comic Book published by D.C. Comics graded CGC 8.0 | Open | 11/15/2021 |
| $6.00 | 8,000 / 10,000 | $48,000 / $60,000 | $6,111 |
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#KARUIZAWA | 11/15/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 35 to Offering Statement 1) | 50 Year Old Karuizawa Aqua of Life Single Malt Whisky | Open | 11/15/2021 |
| $5.00 | 10,400 / 13,000 | $52,000 / $65,000 | $5,382 |
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#03SERENA | 11/15/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 35 to Offering Statement 1) | 2003 NetPro International Series #2A Serena Williams Autographed Patch Rookie Card graded BGS 8 | Open | 11/15/2021 |
| $10.00 | 6,800 / 8,500 | $68,000 / $85,000 | $7,913 |
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#KOMBAT | 11/22/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 36 to Offering Statement 1) | 1993 SNES Mortal Combat Video Game graded Wata 9.8 A+ | Open | 11/22/2021 |
| $9.00 | 8,000 / 10,000 | $72,000 / $90,000 | $8,625 |
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#98MANNING | 11/22/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 36 to Offering Statement 1) | 1998 SP Authentic #14 Peyton Manning Rookie Card graded BGS 10 | Open | 11/22/2021 |
| $11.00 | 1,600 / 2,000 | $17,600 / $22,000 | $1,680 |
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#GIJOE | 11/22/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 36 to Offering Statement 1) | 1983 Hasbro G.I. Joe: Cobra Commander Action Figure graded AFA 95 | Open | 11/22/2021 |
| $9.00 | 4,000 / 5,000 | $36,000 / $45,000 | $5,787 |
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#BEATLES1 | 11/22/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 36 to Offering Statement 1) | 1962 The Beatles Signed “Love Me Do” Single | Open | 11/22/2021 |
| $4.00 | 4,800 / 6,000 | $19,200 / $24,000 | $1,854 |
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#SMB2 | 11/22/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 37 to Offering Statement 1) | 1988 NES Super Mario Bros. 2 Video Game graded Wata 9.6 A++ | Open | 11/22/2021 |
| $15.00 | 16,000 / 20,000 | $240,000 / $300,000 | $14,150 |
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#FANTASY7 | 11/22/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 37 to Offering Statement 1) | 1997 PlayStation1 Final Fantasy VII | Open | 11/22/2021 |
| $4.00 | 8,000 / 10,000 | $32,000 / $40,000 | $3,500 |
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#SQUIG5847 | 11/22/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 37 to Offering Statement 1) | Number 5847 Art Blocks Chromie Squiggle NFT | Open | 11/22/2021 |
| $11.00 | 4,800 / 6,000 | $52,800 / $66,000 | $8,100 |
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#PACQUIAO | 11/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 38 to Offering Statement 1) | 1999 World Boxing #143 Manny Pacquiao Rookie Card graded PSA 10 | Open | 11/29/2021 |
| $8.50 (7) | 1,600 / 2,000 (7) | $13,600 / $17,000 (7) | $1,580 |
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#83JOBS | 11/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 38 to Offering Statement 1) | 1983 Steve Jobs Leather Jacket Worn in Picture of Jobs Giving the Middle Finger outside the IBM Building | Open | 11/29/2021 |
| $7.50 (7) | 8,000 / 10,000 (7) | $60,000 / $75,000 (7) | $6,116 |
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#BATMAN181 | 11/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 38 to Offering Statement 1) | 1966 Batman #181 Comic Book published by D.C. Comics graded CGC 9.6 | Open | 11/29/2021 |
| $10.00 (7) | 4,000 / 5,000 (7) | $40,000 / $50,000 (7) | $7,399 |
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#HOBBIT | 11/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 38 to Offering Statement 1) | 1937 First Edition copy of The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien | Open | 11/29/2021 |
| $8.00 (7) | 8,000 / 10,000 (7) | $64,000 / $80,000 (7) | $9,150 |
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#PUNK5883 | 11/29/2021 | (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 38 to Offering Statement 1) | Number 5883 Male CryptoPunk NFT | Open | 11/29/2021 |
| $15.00 (7) | 32,000 / 40,000 (7) | $480,000 / $600,000 (7) | $28,900 |
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#OBIWAN |
| (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 39 to Offering Statement 1) | 1978 Kenner Star Wars Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi Action Figure graded AFA 85 | Upcoming |
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| $6.00 (7) | 1,600 / 2,000 (7) | $9,600 / $12,000 (7) | $781 |
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#HAMILTON1 |
| (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 39 to Offering Statement 1) | 2020 Topps Dynasty Triple Relic #ILH Lewis Hamilton Autographed Patch Card graded PSA 10 | Upcoming |
|
| $7.00 (7) | 4,000 / 5,000 (7) | $28,000 / $35,000 (7) | $4,750 |
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#POPEYE |
| (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 39 to Offering Statement 1) | 1986 NES Popeye Video Game graded Wata 9.4 A+ | Upcoming |
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| $10.00 (7) | 8,800 / 11,000 (7) | $88,000 / $110,000 (7) | $17,475 |
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#BLASTOISE |
| (Post-Qualification Amendment No. 39 to Offering Statement 1) | Pokémon Blastoise #009/165R Test Print "Gold Border" Foil Card graded CGC 6.5+ | Upcoming |
|
| $5.00 (7) | 40,000 / 50,000 (7) | $200,000 / $250,000 (7) | $28,713 |
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#BAYC4612 |
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| Number 4612 Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT with Laser Eyes | Upcoming |
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| $7.00 | 80,000 / 100,000 | $560,000 / $700,000
| $27,150 |
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#84JORDAN2 |
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| 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Game-Worn Sneakers | Upcoming |
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| $9.00 | 80,000 / 100,000 | $720,000 / $900,000 | $53,650 |
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TOTAL | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $33,589,650 (6) |
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Note: Gray shading represents Series for which no Closing of an Offering has occurred. Orange shading represents sale of such Series’ Underlying Asset.
(1)The opening date of a Series will occur no later than two calendar days following the date of qualification of the Offering of such Series by the Commission. With respect to a Series, the Offering of such Series is subject to qualification by the Commission.
(2)Interests sold in Series are generally limited to 2,000 “qualified purchasers” with a maximum of 500 non-“accredited investors.”
(3)Represents the actual values for closed Offerings, including Offering Size, number of Interests sold and sourcing fees at the Closing of the Offering.
(4)Represents the most recent Trading Window for the Series as of the date of this filing. Blank cells indicate that no Trading Window for the Series has yet occurred as of the date of this filing.
(5)Represents an Offering that was cancelled with any potential Investors issued a full refund for their attempted subscription.
(6)Represents the proposed maximum public offering price aggregated across all Series for which an Offering is upcoming, open, or closed, as required for purposes of the Form 5110 submitted to FINRA in connection with this Post-Qualification Amendment. Series whose Offerings have been cancelled are not reflected in this total.
(7)The Master Series Tables in Post-Qualification Amendments No. 38 and No. 39 inadvertently misstated the Offering Price per Interest, Minimum / Maximum Membership Interests, and Minimum / Maximum Offering Size with respect to each of the Offerings marked by this footnote (7). The information relating to such Offerings was correct in the tables appearing on the cover pages and in the “Total” row of the Master Series Tables in each of Post-Qualification Amendments No. 38 and No. 39. The Master Series Table above contains the corrected information with respect to such Offerings.
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This Appendix B sets forth the Use of Proceeds and Description of Series for all Series that have been submitted to the Commission for qualification. Additionally, with respect to all Series that have been qualified and are currently being offered by the Company, the Use of Proceeds and Description of Series sections of such Series are set forth in this Appendix B. With respect to Series for which a Closing has occurred, the Use of Proceeds and Description of Series sections of such Series are incorporated herein by reference. See the “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference” section of this Offering Circular for further details.
In addition, the Asset Manager also serves as Asset Manager of two of the Company’s affiliates, RSE Collection, LLC (“RSE Collection”) and RSE Innovation, LLC (“RSE Innovation”), which operate under business models similar to the Company’s. For more information about the Asset Manager’s role with respect to the Company, RSE Collection and RSE Innovation, see “Potential Conflicts of Interest – Our affiliates’ interests in other Rally Entities.”
Each of RSE Collection and RSE Innovation may at times offer interests in series for which the underlying assets are similar to Underlying Assets of Series of the Company. At present, RSE Collection anticipates offering interests in a number of series whose underlying assets are similar to certain Underlying Assets of Series of the Company. For more information about the offerings and underlying assets of RSE Collection and the series thereof, refer to RSE Collection’s EDGAR database at https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=1688804.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #GIANNIS2
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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Cash Portion of the #GIANNIS2 Asset Cost (1) | $360,000 | 86.75% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.07% | |
Brokerage Fee | $4,150 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $3,113 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $2,453 | 0.59% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.05% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $44,784 | 10.79% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $54,700 | 13.18% | |
Total Proceeds | $415,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 3/10/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $0 |
Installment 1 Amount | $360,000 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | Member of the Advisory Board |
Acquisition Expenses | $2,653 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 2013 NATIONAL TREASURES GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO ROOKIE CARD
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #GIANNIS2 Offering, Series #GIANNIS2 will purchase a 2013 Panini National Treasures #130 Giannis Antetokounmpo Signed Jersey Patch Rookie Card graded BGS GEM MINT 9.5 for Series #GIANNIS2 (The “Series 2013 National Treasures Giannis Antetokounmpo Rookie Card” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #GIANNIS2, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Giannis Antetokounmpo is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. Currently playing in his eighth professional season in 2020-21, Antetokounmpo has won two NBA MVP trophies and is widely considered one of the top young players in the NBA.
·The Panini Group was founded in 1961 in Modena, Italy and has grown to have subsidiaries around the world specializing in sticker and trading card collectibles as well as magazines, comic books, manga, and graphic novels.
·The Underlying Asset is a 2013 Panini National Treasures #130 Giannis Antetokounmpo Signed Jersey Patch Rookie Card graded BGS GEM MINT 9.5.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Panini has been the exclusive publisher of NBA cards since the 2009-10 season.
·Giannis Antetokounmpo was born on December 6, 1994 in Athens, Greece.
·Antetokounmpo’s parents immigrated to Greece from Nigeria. As a child, Antetokounmpo recalls selling trinkets like watches, DVDs, and CDs on the streets to help his family make a living.
·The Milwaukee Bucks drafted Antetokounmpo with the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
·On October 30, 2013 Antetokounmpo made his NBA debut at the age of 18. He only played 4:43 and scored a single point at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks.
·During Antetokounmpo’s rookie season in 2013-14, he played 77 games for the Milwaukee Bucks, mostly coming off of the bench (starting 23 games). He averaged 6.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, .8 blocks, and 1.9 assists per game.
·Since his rookie year, Antetokounmpo improved his Points Per Game (PPG) each season until 2019-20. He averaged 6.8 PPG in 2013-14, 12.7 in 2014-15, 16.9 in 2015-16, 22.9 in 2016-17, 26.9 in 2017-18, 27.7 in 2018-19, and 29.5 in 2019-20.
·In 2016-17, Antetokounmpo received the award for the Most Improved Player.
·Antetokounmpo was awarded consecutive MVP Awards for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons.
·In December 2020, Antetokounmpo signed the largest contract in NBA history, a five-year contract extension with the Bucks worth over $228 million.
·Antetokounmpo was 6’8.5’’ at the time of his draft and grew to 6’11’’ by the end of the season, a 2.5-inch growth spurt. His wingspan is also four inches longer than his height, and his 12-inch hands are about 4.5 inches longer than those of the average adult male.
·Antetokounmpo’s athleticism and body-type has earned him the nickname “The Greek Freak”.
·The Underlying Asset has been issued a grade of GEM MINT 9.5 by Beckett Grading Services (BGS) with Certification No. 0010669633.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 2013 Panini National Treasures #130 Giannis Antetokounmpo Signed Jersey Patch Rookie Card graded BGS GEM MINT 9.5.
·The Underlying Asset’s BGS Condition Report consists of the following grades: Centering: 9.5, Corners: 9.5, Edges: 9.0, Surface: 9.5.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 16 2013 Panini National Treasures #130 Giannis Antetokounmpo Signed Jersey Patch Rookie Card examples graded BGS 9.5 with 0 graded higher.
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·The Underlying Asset comes from a print-run of 99.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from BGS.
Details
Series 2013 National Treasures Giannis Antetokounmpo Rookie Card | |
Sport | Basketball |
Professional League | NBA |
Player / Number | Giannis Antetokounmpo / 34 |
Team | Milwaukee Bucks |
Year / Season | 2013 |
Memorabilia Type | Trading Card |
Manufacturer | Panini S.p.A. |
Print-run | /99 |
Rarity | 1 of 16 (BGS 9.5) |
Number in Set | #130 |
Authentication | Beckett Grading Services (BGS) |
Grade | 9.5 |
Grade (Centering) | 9.5 |
Grade (Corners) | 9.5 |
Grade (Edges) | 9.0 |
Grade (Surface) | 9.5 |
Grade (Autograph) | 10 |
Certification No. | 0010669633 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 2013 National Treasures Giannis Antetokounmpo Rookie Card going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #IOMMI
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #IOMMI Asset Cost (1) | $37,000 | 56.92% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $13,000 | 20.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.46% | |
Brokerage Fee | $650 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $500 | 0.77% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.15% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.31% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $13,250 | 20.38% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $14,700 | 22.62% | |
Total Proceeds | $65,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Purchase Option Agreement |
Date of Agreement | 3/3/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $0 |
Installment 1 Amount | $37,000 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $13,000 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 2019 GIBSON TONY IOMMI “MONKEY SG” GUITAR
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #IOMMI Offering, Series #IOMMI will purchase a 2019 Gibson Tony Iommi 1964 “Monkey SG” Prototype Guitar as the Underlying Asset for Series #IOMMI (The “Series 2019 Gibson Tony Iommi “Monkey SG” Guitar” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #IOMMI, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Tony Iommi is known as the lead guitarist of the band Black Sabbath, which is cited as a pioneer in the genre of heavy metal music. His riffs on songs like “Paranoid” and “Iron Man” are some of the most influential and reconizable in rock history.
·Gibson is a guitar brand known for its popular electric guitar models such as the Les Paul and the many famous musicians who have used their instruments throughout the years.
·The Underlying Asset is a 2019 Gibson Tony Iommi 1964 “Monkey SG” Prototype Guitar.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Tony Iommi was born on February 19, 1948 in Birmingham, England.
·Birmingham was an industrial city, and Iommi describes the “rough” city as a place where you felt like an outcast if you didn’t join a gang. “When we got involved with music that sort of got us out of that idea of being in a gang.”
·Iommi originally wanted to play drums but couldn’t afford it so instead played guitar. “It was all learning by ear, I never ever read music… I’m glad in a lot of ways because it comes out from inside as opposed to what’s written there so you play what you feel at that time.”
·Iommi described the story of how he lost his finger tips: “I worked in a factory like most people from where I lived… I had this job, which was a good job if you like jobs… I’d be on a line and they’d pass stuff down to me and it would go on to somewhere else and the one day the person that would be sending me the thing to weld never showed up so they put me on this giant, huge press…a guillotine type press that would come down… and bend the metal and so I’m there with this machine… I must have pushed my hand in and… bang it came down and it just took the ends off.”
·The day the accident happened Iommi was planning on leaving that job to join a band to play in Europe on his first big break. He was home for lunch and told his mother he wouldn’t be returning back, but she insisted, and that is when the accident occurred.
·Iommi went to the hospital and was told he may as well “forget playing” and he was devastated, though would not accept that he couldn’t find a way to continue playing guitar. By cutting up an old leather jacket to use as his own de facto prosthetic fingertips, Iommi was able to play again, though it was painful and it took a long time for him to grow accustomed to it.
·Iommi still had limitations, he couldn’t feel the strings through the thimbles and was had to press down extremely hard as he played, he couldn’t play single note guitar solos and instead adopted a “chord-heavy style (with easy-to-fret power chords especially present).” Lastly, he had trouble bending the strings, so had to use “lighter gauge guitar strings.”
·According to Rolling Stone, Iommi was inspired by a recording of a guitarist named Django Reinhardt who had also lost his fingers. Iommi’s makeshift solutions and unorthodox approach “led to an “aggressive, raw and fat” sound that became Black Sabbath’s signature style.”
·Rolling Stone called Iommi’s accident the birth and foundation of the metal genre.
·At the end of 1969, Black Sabbath (consisting of Iommi, Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, and Geezer Butler) recorded their first album — “essentially their live set” — taking two days at Regent Sound Studio in London.
·Black Sabbath released their first single in January 1970, a cover of “Evil Woman (Don’t Play Your Games With Me). It “flopped unequivocally.”
·The next month, Black Sabbath’s self-titled debut album reached the top ten and remained on the charts for over a year in U.K., released later in 1970 in the U.S.
·Black Sabbath released their second album, “Paranoid,” in September 1970 in the U.K. and February 1971 in the U.S., followed by the band arriving to the San Francisco during the height of the Vietnam War protests.
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Their bombastic, subversive sound found popular success as a fitting expression of the era’s turmoil, though Osbourne later explained that it was by pure happenstance: “We had no idea about Vietnam!”
·In 2006, Black Sabbath was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Deborah Frost wrote their “Hall of Fame Essay,” beginning by saying that “Black Sabbath never intended to appeal to, never mind be understood by, rock critics.”
·Frost wrote that Sabbath’s legacy is “more alive, direct and undistilled in both the most important (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Pixies, Audioslave, Korn) and most mundane (any given night, any legit rock dive anywhere in the world) of succeeding generations than that of all of the above combined.”
·Frost credits the existence of grunge, goth, and metal “in all its myriad modern permutations” to Sabbath’s influence.
·According to Frost, at the time of her writing in 2006, “thirty-odd musicians have toured or recorded with Black Sabbath, with Iommi at times being the only member of the original core upon which both Black Sabbath’s live set and reputation will always depend.”
·In an essay for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame titled “The Big Bang: Heavy Metal’s Early Days,” Parke Puterbaugh wrote: “Going on four decades now, heavy metal music is still blowing minds and eardrums. Musical archeologists generally concur that its emergence can be dated to the release of Black Sabbath’s first album in 1970.”
·On May 11, 1896 Orville Gibson filed for a patent for mandolin, with a carved top and back and sides constructed from one solid piece of wood.
·The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co., Ltd was founded in 1902.
·BB King, Elvis Presley, Jimmy Page, and Slash are among the many influential guitarists to favor Gibson guitars throughout the years.
·The left-handed Iommi originally bought a right-handed Gibson “SG” and played it upside down because left-handed guitars were hard to come by at the time. He eventually traded guitars with a right-handed player that had been playing upside down on a left-handed guitar. He modified the guitar to match his playing style. He put a monkey sticker on the guitar and the guitar became known as the “Monkey SG.” Iommi used the “Monkey SG” on every Sabbath album and tour of the 1970’s.
·In 2020 Gibson released a limited-edition Tony Iommi 1964 “Monkey SG” Replica. Gibson produced 50 guitars, 25 right-handed and 25 left-handed.
·Each of the Iommi Replicas included a replica of Iommi’s silver cross necklace with a coffin case, a replica of Iommi’s leather touring guitar strap, and a 1960’s replica case.
·The Underlying Asset is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Gibson Brands, Inc.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 2019 Gibson Tony Iommi 1964 “Monkey SG” Prototype Guitar.
·The Underlying Asset was used as the prototype guitar sent to Adam Jones for his approval on the aging and construction of the guitar before the limited edition series went into production.
·The Underlying Asset is a left-handed guitar.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset shows signs of wear consistent with a prototype guitar.
B-9
Details
Series 2019 Gibson Tony Iommi “Monkey SG” Guitar | |
Memorabilia Type | Production Prototype Guitar |
Model | Tony Iommi “Monkey SG” |
Manufacturer | Gibson |
Musician | Tony Iommi |
Total Production | 1 of 1 (Prototype) |
Authentication | Gibson Brands, Inc. |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 2019 Gibson Tony Iommi “Monkey SG” Guitar going forward.
B-10
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #MEGALODON
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #MEGALODON Asset Cost (1) | $450,000 | 75.00% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.05% | |
Brokerage Fee | $6,000 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $4,500 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.02% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.03% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $138,900 | 23.15% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $149,700 | 24.95% | |
Total Proceeds | $600,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
B-11
On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Purchase Agreement |
Date of Agreement | 2/16/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $0 |
Installment 1 Amount | $450,000 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
B-12
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES MEGALODON JAW
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #MEGALODON Offering, Series #MEGALODON will purchase a Carcharocles Megalodon Jaw: Full Set of Fossilized Teeth in Jaw Reconstruction as the Underlying Asset for Series #MEGALODON (The “Series Megalodon Jaw” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #MEGALODON, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·The Carcharocles megalodon was a species of shark that lived from roughly 23 million years ago to 3.6 million years ago before going extinct.
·The Carcharocles megalodon is the largest shark to have ever lived and is known for its massive and powerful jaw.
·The Underlying Asset consists of one Carcharocles Megalodon Jaw: Full Set of Fossilized Teeth in Jaw Reconstruction.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·The Megalodon shark is referred to either as “Carcharocles” megalodon or “Otodus” megalodon.
·Carcharocles megalodon translates to “big toothed glorious shark.”
·The Carcharocles megalodon is commoonly known as the megalodon.
·The megalodon is the largest shark to ever live in the ocean.
·The megalodon had “streamlined yet powerful bodies build to efficiently cut through the water. Their tailfin undilated side to side and they breathed through gill slits on either side of their head.”
·The megalodon had a skeleton made mostly of cartilage.
·The megalodon, like other species of shark, had multiple rows of teeth within its jaw, which it constantly shed and replaced. Megalodon teeth are still found around the world today.
·The megalodon could measure up to 60 feet in length and weigh up to 50 tons, with the females generall being larger than the males.
·The megalodon is a member of the Lamniforme Order of sharks, which includes the great white, mako, and thresher sharks.
·The megalodon lived all across the world’s oceans, with the exception of the north and south poles. “While juveniles kept to the shores, adults preferred coastal areas but could move into the open ocean. The most northern fossils are found off the coast of Denmark and the most southern in New Zealand.”
·The megalodon at a diverse diet that included whales, seals, sea cows, and sea turtles.
·Many whale fossils “have distinct gashes from megalodon teeth,” and scientists have found entire megalodon teeth embedded in whale bone.
·“Scientists calculate that a bite from a megalodon jaw could generate force of up to 40,000 pounds, which would make it the strongest bite in the entire animal kingdom.”
·Due to the megalodon’s large size, it “required ample prey to fuel its body.” But as large ocean mammals began to undergo “significant changes” in response to the climate, megalodon’s went extinct.
·The megalodon was previousley believed to have gone extinct 2.6 million years ago, but more recent research suggests that the massive shark likely went extinct 3.6 million years ago at the end of the early Pliocene epoch.
·As it is theorized that the upper teeth of the megalodon were used to “hack off” chunks of flesh from prey, they sustained the most damage, which resulted in the megalodon losing its upper teeth more often than its lower (at an approximate ratio of 8:1).
B-13
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a Carcharocles Megalodon Jaw: Full Set of Fossilized Teeth in Jaw Reconstruction.
·The Underlying Asset was uncovered from the Morgan River in Georgia
·The Underlying Asset is comprised of 184 fossil shark teeth mounted in a resin reconstruction representing the cartilaginous jaw of the Carcharocles megalodon.
·The Underlying Asset contains teeth carefully chosen from a number of different source organisms in order to illustrate the correct positions and sizes that would have been seen during the life of the Carcharocles megalodon.
·The Underlying Asset measures 8 by 9.5 feet.
·The Underlying Asset includes four teeth measuring 6.25 inches in length each.
·The Underlying Asset was constructed via the collection of all 184 teeth over a period of years.
·The Underlying Asset was fashioned by a preparator who has been featured on National Geographic Channel’s “Predators.”
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset shows signs of wear consistent with its age and the professional preparation of the reconstructed jaw.
Details
Series Megalodon Jaw | |
Memorabilia Type | Megalodon Jaw |
Order | Lamniformes |
Family | Otodontidae |
Genus | Carcharocles |
Species | Megalodon |
Excavation Site | Morgan River, Georgia |
Condition | Full Set of Fossilized Teeth |
Presentation | Mounted in a Resin Reconstruction |
Dimensions | 8 feet X 9.5 feet |
Number of teeth | 184 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Megalodon Jaw going forward.
B-14
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #APPLELISA
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #APPLELISA Asset Cost (1) | $94,949 | 86.32% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.27% | |
Brokerage Fee | $1,100 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $825 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $865 | 0.79% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.18% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $11,762 | 10.69% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $14,751 | 13.41% | |
Total Proceeds | $110,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
B-15
On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 8/20/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $0 |
Installment 1 Amount | $94,949 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $1,065 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
B-16
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1983 APPLE LISA
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #APPLELISA Offering, Series #APPLELISA will purchase a Fully Functioning 1983 Apple Lisa Computer with Original Twiggy Floppy Drives as the Underlying Asset for Series #APPLELISA (The “Series 1983 Apple Lisa” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #APPLELISA, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Apple is a technology company known for producing some of the most successful products in consumer tech history such as the Macintosh, the iPod, and the iPhone.
·The Apple Lisa computer was a product released by Apple in 1983 and is often credited as a prototype to the Macintosh.
·The Underlying Asset is a Fully Functioning 1983 Apple Lisa Computer with Original Twiggy Floppy Drives.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Apple was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in Los Altos, California on April 1, 1976. A third cofounder, Ronald Wayne, joined them as well to provide business guidance, sketching the first Apple logo by hand, but ultimately leaving the company before its incorporation, accepting an $800 check for his shares in the company.
·Apple’s first product was the Apple-1, a motherboard with a processor and some memory intended for hobbyists invented by Wozniak, who hand-built every kit. Customers had to build their own case and add their own keyboard and monitor.
·The Apple-1 cost $250 to build and the original sale-price was $666.66.
·Apple produced 200 Apple-1 computers.
·The second batch of Apple-1 computers have a logo with letters “NTI” under the Apple-1 logo.
·Apple’s initial market was Palo Alto’s Homebrew Computer Club, a group of enthusiasts and personal computing hobbyists.
·In October 1977, the Apple-1 was discontinued, with Apple offering discounts and trade-ins, destroying those that were returned.
·The Apple-2, designed by Wozniak in 1977, was the first personal computer to achieve significant commercial success.
·The Apple-2 would go on to sell between five and six million units over more than a decade.
·In 1980, Apple released the Apple-3, a business focused computer meant to compete with IBM and Microsoft.
·In 1984, Apple released a TV commercial called “1984” directed by Ridley Scott that aired a single time during the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII and never again. The commercial cost Apple $1.5 million and helped make the company a household name.
·In 1985, after a failed coup on the part of Jobs, Apple’s board of directors removed Jobs from his duties and Jobs quite Apple.
·Wozniak left the company in 1985, selling most of his shares and claiming he felt the company was going in the wrong direction.
·After a series of failures and lagging financial performance, Apple purchased NeXT Computer, the company Jobs had gone on to found, and brought the founder back in-house in February 1997.
·On July 4 weekend of 1997, Jobs staged a successful boardroom coup and was installed as interim CEO.
·In 1997, another famous Apple advertising campaign was launched, “Think Different,” which featured famous artists, scientists, and musicians.
·In 2001, Apple released the iPod.
·In 2007, Apple released the iPhone.
·In August 2020, Apple became a $2 trillion company, just 24 months after reaching the $1 trillion threshold.
·The Apple Lisa was designed as the successor to the Apple-2. Originally to be designed by Wozniak, it was eventually taken over by Ken Rothmuller.
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·Rothmuller told Steve Jobs that the project would not be able to be completed by the 1981 deadline, prompting Jobs to replace him with John Couch as the manager of the Lisa project.
·Xerox was given the ability to invest $1 million in Apple before its IPO and in return Lisa project engineers were given tours of the offices of Xerox and came away inspired by the technology, and the design for the Lisa project shifted to become more focused on software.
·Eventually Jobs took over as the manager of the Lisa project, insisting upon the use of Twiggy floppy drives, which were known to be unreliable. These drives were replaced with a single Sony drive for the Lisa 2, at no charge to the customer. As Apple required the return of the original Twiggy floppy drives for the upgrade, they have become “incredibly rare.”
·The Lisa computer was released at a price of $9,995 — a massive premium compared to conventional computers at the time but was intended to help recoup the millions of dollars invested in the computer’s development.
·At first sales hit target estimates, with 13,000 in 1983. But in 1984, when Apple expected to sell 80,000 units, the company sold 40,000. Afterwards sales continued to disappoint, and by 1986 the Lisa was discontinued.
·Roger Wagner was an Apple software engineer considered to be one of the most influential programmers of his era. According to Wagner’s website, Steve Wozniak said: “Roger Wagner didn’t just read the first book on programming the Apple computer - he wrote it.”
·In a 1983 commercial with Kevin Costner, the Lisa was featured in a TV ad.
·Lisa units were traded into Apple for a discount on the Macintosh Plus, which contributes to the rarity of contemporary Lisa computers.
·The Underlying Asset features an Apple label with Serial No. B08B831330328.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a Fully Functioning 1983 Apple Lisa Computer with Original Twiggy Floppy Drives.
·The Underlying Asset is accompanied by a September 1983 article in Softalk Magazine titled “Lisa: Close-up & Personal” signed by Roger Wagner.
·The Underlying Asset was used in the research and photography for an article in the September 1983 issue of Softalk Magazine titled “Lisa: Close-up & Personal”.
·The Underlying Asset was originally purchased from Apple in 1983 by Roger Wagner.
·The Underlying Asset features original-configuration Twiggy floppy drives, an uninstalled Lisa 2 upgrade kit, and all necessary accessories for operation.
·The Underlying Asset includes an original Apple keyboard and mouse, an external Apple ProFile hard drive, nine boxes of software (LisaCalc, LisaDraw, LisaList, LisaGraph, LisaWrite, LisaProject, and Pascal), and a Lisa Owner's Guide.
·The Underlying Asset is fully operational and includes its original Apple shipping box.
·According to RR Acutions, the Underlying Asset was used “on a daily basis as part of the operations of Wagner’s software company, Southwestern Data Systems. His company was listed on one of the first Apple promotional posters for the Macintosh, which included photos of Bill Gates and Mitch Kapor and the companies that had committed to developing software for the new Macintosh computer.”
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its description from RR Auctions and its assessment that the machine is fully operational.
B-18
Details
Series 1983 Apple Lisa | |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Model | Lisa |
Year | 1983 |
Condition | Fully functional |
Magazine Article | Lisa: Close-up & Personal |
Magazine Signature | Roger Wagner |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1983 Apple Lisa going forward.
B-19
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #BAYC9159
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #BAYC9159 Asset Cost (1) | $139,750 | 71.67% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $48,750 | 25.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.15% | |
Brokerage Fee | $1,950 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $1,463 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.05% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.10% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $2,488 | 1.28% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $6,200 | 3.18% | |
Total Proceeds | $195,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
B-20
On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 10/15/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $0 |
Installment 1 Amount | $139,750 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $48,750 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
B-21
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES BORED APE YACHT CLUB 9159
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #BAYC9159 Offering, Series #BAYC9159 will purchase a Number 9159 Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT with a Leather Jacket for Series #BAYC9159 (The “Series Bored Ape Yacht Club 9159” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #BAYC9159, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Non-fungible tokens (NFT) are unique digital assets that exist on a blockchain (a distributed public ledger) and are used to represent tangible and intangible items such as art, sports highlights, and virtual avatars.
·The Bored Ape Yacht Club (commonly abbreviated as BAYC) is a collection of 10,000 “Bored Ape” NFTs created by Yuga Labs. Each Ape is unique and grants its owner entrance to the Yacht Club and associated membership benefits.
·The Underlying Asset is a Number 9159 Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT with a Leather Jacket.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·According to the BAYC website, each Ape is unique and “programmatically generated from over 170 possible traits, including expression, headwear, clothing, and more.”
·The BAYC project was launched on April 30th, 2021. Originally, Apes were offered at a price of around $200. About a day after launch, all 10,000 Apes had sold out.
·The founders of the BAYC project have explained that their intention is for the NFTs to foster community and act as a “digital identity.”
·BAYC was one of the first NFT projects to allow individual buyers the commercial rights to their NFTs, according to The New Yorker, which reported that “each member is allowed to brand his own projects or products and sell them independently.”
·Members of the BAYC were offered an NFT dog (a collection called the Bored Ape Kennel Club).
·The Mutant Ape Yacht Club is “a collection of up to 20,000 Mutant Apes that can only be created by exposing an existing Bored Ape to a vial of MUTANT SERUM or by minting a Mutant Ape in the public sale.”
·On September 9th, 2021, two lots of BAYC NFTs sold at Sotheby’s. The first lot contained 101 Apes and sold for $24,393,000. The second lot contained 101 Bored Ape Kennel Club NFTs and sold for $1,835,000.
·According to Yahoo: “Alongside CryptoPunks, BAYC has established itself as a premium “blue-chip” NFT collection and has attracted the likes of NBA players Steph Curry and Kevin Durant alongside popular social media personality and artist KSI into becoming holders of the now coveted collection.”
·On August 20th, 2021, Arizona Iced Tea announced a collaboration with BAYC in the form of an “Arizona Aped” NFT comic.
·On October 12, 2021, Variety announced that Yuga Labs had signed a representation deal with the founder of management firm Maverick, which counts Madonna and U2 among its clients.
·As of October 15th, 2021, Bored Ape Yacht is the 2nd ranked of the top NFTs on OpenSea all time, ranked by volume, floor price, and other statistics.
·The Underlying Asset is accompanied by proof of ownership stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is Bored Ape #9159.
·The Underlying Asset has the following six properties: Leather Jacket, Short Mohawk, Angry Eyes, Gray Background, Brown Fur, and Bored Unshaven Mouth.
·The Underlying Asset was minted on May 1, 2021.
B-22
·The Underlying Asset was sold on August 5, 2021, for 14.25 Ethereum. On August 18, 2021, the Underlying Asset was sold for 15.69 Ethereum. On August 31, 2021, the Underlying Asset sold for 50 Ethereum.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset is consistent with the description provided by The Bored Ape Yacht Club and proof of ownership stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
Details
Series Bored Ape Yacht Club 9159 | |
Creator | Yuga Labs |
NFT | Bored Ape Yacht Club |
Number | 9159 |
Property | Leather Jacket (Clothes) |
Property Rarity | 2% Have This Trait |
Property | Short Mohawk (Hair) |
Property Rarity | 3% Have This Trait |
Property | Angry (Eyes) |
Property Rarity | 4% Have This Trait |
Property | Gray (Background) |
Property Rarity | 12% Have This Trait |
Property | Brown (Fur) |
Property Rarity | 14% Have This Trait |
Property | Bored Unshaven (Mouth) |
Property Rarity | 16% Have This Trait |
Proof of Ownership | Ethereum Blockchain |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Bored Ape Yacht Club 9159 going forward.
B-23
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #SURFER4
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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Cash Portion of the #SURFER4 Asset Cost (1) | $67,000 | 83.75% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.38% | |
Brokerage Fee | $800 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $600 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $208 | 0.26% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.25% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $10,892 | 13.62% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $12,700 | 15.88% | |
Total Proceeds | $80,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 8/27/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $0 |
Installment 1 Amount | $67,000 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $408 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
B-25
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1969 SILVER SURFER #4
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #SURFER4 Offering, Series #SURFER4 will purchase a 1969 Silver Surfer #4 Comic Book published by Marvel graded CGC 9.8 as the Underlying Asset for Series #SURFER4 (The “Series 1969 Silver Surfer #4” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #SURFER4, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Silver Surfer is a Marvel hero created by Jack Kirby and first introduced in Fantastic Four #48 in March 1966.
·Thor is a Marvel hero first introduced in Venus #11 in July 1950.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1969 Silver Surfer #4 Comic Book published by Marvel graded CGC 9.8.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Marvel Comics is a comic book publishing and entertainment company founded in 1939 as Timely Productions.
·The Silver Surfer is an alien from the planet Zenn-La. He is over 1,000 years old and arrived on Earth originally to fight the Fantastic Four at the behest of Galactus, a powerful being who sought to take advantage of the resources of Earth. Eventually, the Surfer turned on Galactus, becoming a force for good on Earth, fighting alongside other Marvel heroes.
·Thor is the God of Thunder who came to Earth from his alien home of Asgard, eventually becoming a founding member of the Avengers.
·Silver Surfer #4 includes the first time Silver Surfer meets Thor. Thor’s brother Loki convinces Silver Surfer to battle Thor.
·IGN named the Silver Surfer 41st on their list of the “Top 100 Comic Book Heroes.”
·The movie Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer was released in June 2007, depicting the Silver Surfer attacking the super group.
·The Underlying Asset has been authenticated by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) an issued a grade of CGC 9.8 with certification No. 1338636014.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1969 Silver Surfer #4 Comic Book published by Marvel graded CGC 9.8.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 24 1969 Silver Surfer #4 Comic Book examples graded CGC 9.8 with none graded higher.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from CGC.
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Details
Series 1969 Silver Surfer #4 | |
Title | Silver Surfer #4 |
Store Date | January 31, 1969 |
Key Issue | First time Silver Surfer meets Thor |
Cover Price | $0.25 |
Publisher | Marvel |
Writer(s) | Stan Lee |
Cover Artist(s) | John Buscema |
Penciller(s) | John Buscema, Howard Purcell |
Inker(s) | John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Paul Reinman |
Editor | Stan Lee |
Rarity | 1 of 24 (CGC 9.8) |
Authentication | Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) |
Grade | 9.8 |
Certification No. | 1338636014 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1969 Silver Surfer #4 going forward.
B-27
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #OHTANI1
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #OHTANI1 Asset Cost (1) | $80,400 | 89.33% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.33% | |
Brokerage Fee | $900 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $675 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $454 | 0.50% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.22% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $7,071 | 7.86% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $9,300 | 10.33% | |
Total Proceeds | $90,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 8/10/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $0 |
Installment 1 Amount | $80,400 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | Member of the Advisory Board of the Company |
Acquisition Expenses | $654 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
B-29
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 2018 BOWMAN SHOHEI OHTANI PITCHING ROOKIE CARD
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #OHTANI1 Offering, Series #OHTANI1 will purchase a 2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani Orange Refractors Pitching Autographed Rookie Card graded BGS 9.5 for Series #OHTANI1 (The “Series 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani Pitching Rookie Card” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #OHTANI1, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball player that made his MLB debut in 2018 for the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani is known for being one of the few players in the history of the MLB to be one of the game’s best batters and pitchers.
·The Topps Company, Inc. was founded as Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. in Brooklyn in 1938 by the four sons of Morris Shorin, Abram, Ira, Joseph, and Phillip. Topps began first printing cards in 1949 and issuing them as ‘freebies’ inside packs of gum. Bowman was originally one of Topps’ biggest competitors until acquiring the brand in 1955. Topps has released Bowman products since 1989.
·The Underlying Asset is a 2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani Orange Refractors Pitching Autographed Rookie Card graded BGS 9.5.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Shohei Ohtani was born on July 5, 1994, in Oshu, Japan.
·Ohtani debuted in 2012 at the age of 18 for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters of the Japan Pacific League.
·In December 2017, after fielding interest from many MLB teams, Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Angels.
·In 2018, Ohtani hit 22 homeruns and batted .285 as well as starting 10 games as a pitcher and recording a 3.31 ERA and a 4-2 record. Ohtani was named Rookie of the Year in 2018.
·In 2021, Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to be named an All-Star as both a position player and a pitcher.
·Ohtani’s success as a pitcher and hitter in 2021 is “unprecedented in Major League Baseball history,” according to New York Magazine. “To say he is the next Babe Ruth is to be unfair to him; Ruth was a masterful pitcher and hitter, but he was never this good at both skills at the same time. Ohtani is a beautiful aberration. He is, essentially, impossible.”
·The Underlying Asset has been issued a grade of GEM MINT 9.5 by Beckett Grading Services (BGS) with Certification No. 0010536330.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani Orange Refractors Pitching Autographed Rookie Card graded BGS 9.5.
·The Underlying Asset’s BGS Condition Report consists of the following grades: Centering: 9.5, Corners: 9.5, Edges: 9.5, Surface: 9.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 15 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani Orange Refractors Pitching Autographed Rookie Card examples graded BGS 9.5 with 0 graded higher.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from BGS.
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Details
Series 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani Pitching Rookie Card | |
Sport | Baseball |
Professional League | MLB |
Player | Shohei Ohtani |
Team | Los Angeles Angels |
Year / Season | 2018 |
Memorabilia Type | Trading Card |
Manufacturer | The Topps Company, Inc. |
Print-run | /25 |
Rarity | 1 of 15 (BGS 9.5) |
Number in Set | #CRASO |
Authentication | Beckett Grading Services (BGS) |
Grade | 9.5 |
Grade (Centering) | 9.5 |
Grade (Corners) | 9.5 |
Grade (Edges) | 9.5 |
Grade (Surface) | 9 |
Grade (Autograph) | 10 |
Certification No. | 0010536330 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani Pitching Rookie Card going forward.
B-31
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #OHTANI2
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #OHTANI2 Asset Cost (1) | $65,000 | 89.04% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.41% | |
Brokerage Fee | $730 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $548 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.14% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.27% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $6,123 | 8.39% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $7,700 | 10.55% | |
Total Proceeds | $73,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 8/7/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $0 |
Installment 1 Amount | $65,000 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
B-33
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 2018 BOWMAN SHOHEI OHTANI BATTING ROOKIE CARD
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #OHTANI2 Offering, Series #OHTANI2 will purchase a 2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani Orange Refractors Batting Autographed Rookie Card graded BGS 9.5 for Series #OHTANI2 (The “Series 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani Batting Rookie Card” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #OHTANI2, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball player that made his MLB debut in 2018 for the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani is known for being one of the few players in the history of the MLB to be one of the game’s best batters and pitchers.
·The Topps Company, Inc. was founded as Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. in Brooklyn in 1938 by the four sons of Morris Shorin, Abram, Ira, Joseph, and Phillip. Topps began first printing cards in 1949 and issuing them as ‘freebies’ inside packs of gum. Bowman was originally one of Topps’ biggest competitors until acquiring the brand in 1955. Topps has released Bowman products since 1989.
·The Underlying Asset is a 2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani Orange Refractors Batting Autographed Rookie Card graded BGS 9.5.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Shohei Ohtani was born on July 5, 1994, in Oshu, Japan.
·Ohtani debuted in 2013 at the age of 18 for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters of the Japan Pacific League.
·In December 2017, after fielding interest from many MLB teams, Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Angels.
·In 2018, Ohtani hit 22 homeruns and batted .285 as well as starting 10 games as a pitcher and recording a 3.31 ERA and a 4-2 record. Ohtani was named Rookie of the Year in 2018.
·In 2021, Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to be named an All-Star as both a position player and a pitcher.
·Ohtani’s success as a pitcher and hitter in 2021 is “unprecedented in Major League Baseball history,” according to New York Magazine. “To say he is the next Babe Ruth is to be unfair to him; Ruth was a masterful pitcher and hitter, but he was never this good at both skills at the same time. Ohtani is a beautiful aberration. He is, essentially, impossible.”
·The Underlying Asset has been issued a grade of GEM MINT 9.5 by Beckett Grading Services (BGS) with Certification No. 0012112920.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani Orange Refractors Batting Autographed Rookie Card graded BGS 9.5.
·The Underlying Asset’s BGS Condition Report consists of the following grades: Centering: 9.5, Corners: 9.5, Edges: 9.5, Surface: 9.5.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 14 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani Orange Chrome Batting Autographed Rookie Card examples graded BGS 9.5 with 1 graded higher.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from BGS.
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Details
Series 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani Batting Rookie Card | |
Sport | Baseball |
Professional League | MLB |
Player | Shohei Ohtani |
Team | Los Angeles Angels |
Year / Season | 2018 |
Memorabilia Type | Trading Card |
Manufacturer | The Topps Company, Inc. |
Print-run | /25 |
Rarity | 1 of 14 (BGS 9.5) |
Number in Set | #BCRASO |
Authentication | Beckett Grading Services (BGS) |
Grade | 9.5 |
Grade (Centering) | 9.5 |
Grade (Corners) | 9.5 |
Grade (Edges) | 9.5 |
Grade (Surface) | 9.5 |
Grade (Autograph) | 10 |
Certification No. | 0012112920 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani Batting Rookie Card going forward.
B-35
USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #WILT100
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #WILT100 Asset Cost (1) | $100,000 | 86.96% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.26% | |
Brokerage Fee | $1,150 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $863 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.09% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.17% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $12,388 | 10.77% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $14,700 | 12.78% | |
Total Proceeds | $115,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 8/11/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $0 |
Installment 1 Amount | $100,000 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
B-37
DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1962 WILT CHAMBERLAIN 100-POINT GAME TICKET
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #WILT100 Offering, Series #WILT100 will purchase a 1962 Ticket Stub from Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-Point Game graded PSA 3 for Series #WILT100 (The “Series 1962 Wilt Chamberlain 100-Point Game Ticket” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #WILT100, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Wilt Chamberlain was a Hall of Fame professional basketball player who played 14-seasons in the NBA, winning 2 NBA Titles, 4 MVPs, and 7 Scoring Titles.
·On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the all-time record for most points scored in an NBA game. In a 169-147 win against the New York Knicks, Chamberlain led the Warriors with 100 points and 25 rebounds.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1962 Ticket Stub from Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-Point Game graded PSA 3.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Wilton Norman Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
·Chamberlain was drafted 3rd overall in the 1959 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia Warriors.
·Chamberlain made his NBA Debut on October 24, 1959.
·As a rookie at age 23, Chamberlain led the league in points (37.6 per game), rebounds (27 per game), and minutes played (46.4 per game). Chamberlain was named Rookie of the Year for the 1959-60 season.
·During the 1961-62 season in which Chamberlain recorded his 100-point game, he averaged an NBA-record 50.4 points, as well as a league-leading 25.7 rebounds per game.
·On March 2, 1962, Chamberlain scored 100 points, shooting 36-63 from the field and 28-32 from the free throw line. He also recorded 25 rebounds.
·Chamberlain passed away on October 12, 1999. In their Chamberlain obituary, the New York Times wrote that his “size, strength and intimidation made him probably the most dominant player in basketball history” and called his 100-point game one of the “towering records in sport.”
·Chamberlain is known as a trailblazer in NBA history for his use of size and strength to score baskets and rebound in the paint with a physicality that had never been seen before. In 1999, the New York Times wrote, “He helped usher in an era of dominant centers that included Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics, his antagonist in so many playoff and championship series, and continued with the 7-2 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and today with the 7-1, 315-pound Shaquille O'Neal of the Lakers. They, like Chamberlain, were effective not just because of their height, but because they combined strength with agility and the ability to play above the rim.”
·Chamberlain is the NBA’s 7th all-time scorer with 31,419 points over his career and the NBA’s all-time leading rebounder with 23,924.
·The Underlying Asset has been issued a grade of VG 3 by Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA) with Certification No. 43811184.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1962 Ticket Stub from Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-Point Game graded PSA 3.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 1 1962 Ticket Stub from Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-Point Game examples graded PSA 3 with 1 graded higher.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from PSA.
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Details
Series 1962 Wilt Chamberlain 100-Point Game Ticket | |
Sport | Basketball |
Professional League | NBA |
Player / Number | Wilt Chamberlain |
Team | Philadelphia Warriors |
Event | Chamberlain’s 100-Point Game |
Event Date | March 2, 1962 |
Memorabilia Type | Ticket Stub |
Rarity | 1 of 1 (PSA 3) |
Authentication | Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA) |
Grade | 3 |
Certification No. | 43811184 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1962 Wilt Chamberlain 100-Point Game Ticket going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #PENGUIN
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #PENGUIN Asset Cost (1) | $52,111 | 86.85% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.50% | |
Brokerage Fee | $600 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $500 | 0.83% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $178 | 0.30% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.33% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $6,111 | 10.19% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $7,589 | 12.65% | |
Total Proceeds | $60,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 8/25/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $52,111 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $378 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1941 DETECTIVE COMICS #58
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #PENGUIN Offering, Series #PENGUIN will purchase a 1941 Detective Comics #58 Comic Book published by D.C. Comics graded CGC 8.0 as the Underlying Asset for Series #PENGUIN (The “Series 1941 Detective Comics #58” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #PENGUIN, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·DC Comics was founded in 1934 by Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, originally called National Allied Publications.
·The Penguin is an aristocratic Gotham City villain known as the “Gentleman of Crime,” in the D.C. Comics Universe. He is known for going toe to toe against Batman in Gotham City.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1941 Detective Comics #58 Comic Book published by D.C. Comics graded CGC 8.0.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·The Golden Age of Comics refers to an era of comic publishing in post-depression America that gave rise to the success of comic book heroes like Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel and The Flash. Sales and popularity increased during World War Two, as they were cheap and featured patriotic stories of pro-American heroes, in some cases literally fighting the Axis Powers.
·Batman, created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, was first introduced in 1939 in Detective Comics #27.
·The Penguin was first introduced in Detective Comics #58.
·According to the D.C. Comics website, the following describes The Penguin: “No one knows more about what the evil forces of Gotham are up to at any given moment than he and he uses that information to blackmail, intimidate and corrupt anyone he can, especially when it’s in the service of bringing down Batman.”
·The Penguin has been featured in television shows, video games, and films such as Batman Returns.
·1988’s Batman: The Caped Crusader was the first Batman video game to feature The Penguin as an in-game villain. It was released on the Apple II, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, and other personal computers of the era.
·Actor and comedian Danny DeVito played The Penguin in the Tim Burton directed sequel to 1989’s Batman, Batman Returns.
·The Penguin first appears in the Batman television series that aired from 1966 through 1968 and is played by the actor Burgess Meredith, also known for his role as Mickey in the Rocky film series. He first appears in the third episode titled, “Fine Feathered Finks.”
·The Penguin’s first appearance in a major motion picture comes in July of 1966 with the release of Batman: The Movie, again starring Burgess Meredith in the role.
·The Penguin plays a major role in the cross-platform series of Arkham Asylum video games, the first being released in 2009, the most recent being the planned release of Gotham Knights in 2022.
·Oswald Cobblepot, later known as The Penguin, was a key role on the television series Gotham that aired from 2014 to 2019 on Fox Television.
·Coming in at #51, The Penguin is featured in IGN’s top 100 comic book villains of all time.
·The Penguin is included on multiple lists of top Batman villains, including ComicVine (Number 4) and Goliath.com (Number 3).
·According to Variety, The Penguin will get his own streaming series on HBO Max starring Colin Farrell. It is planned to be a spin-off of the upcoming movie, The Batman, which also features The Penguin as one of the film’s villains.
·The Underlying Asset has been authenticated by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) an issued a grade of CGC 8.0 with certification No. 0911408001.
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Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1941 Detective Comics #58 Comic Book published by D.C. Comics graded CGC 8.0.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 2 1941 Detective Comics #58 Comic Book examples graded CGC 8.0 with 3 graded higher.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from CGC.
Details
Series 1941 Detective Comics #58 | |
Title | Detective Comics #58 |
Store Date | December 10, 1941 |
Key Issue | First appearance of The Penguin |
Cover Price | $0.10 |
Publisher | D.C. Comics |
Writer(s) | Bill Finger, Jack Lehti |
Cover Artist(s) | Jerry Robinson |
Penciller(s) | Bob Kane |
Inker(s) | Jerry Robinson, George Roussos |
Editor | Whitney Ellsworth |
Rarity | 1 of 2 (CGC 8.0) |
Authentication | Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) |
Grade | 8 |
Certification No. | 0911408001 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1941 Detective Comics #58 going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #KARUIZAWA
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #KARUIZAWA Asset Cost (1) | $57,868 | 89.03% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.46% | |
Brokerage Fee | $650 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $500 | 0.77% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.15% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.31% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $5,382 | 8.28% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $6,832 | 10.51% | |
Total Proceeds | $65,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 10/11/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $57,868 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 50 YEAR OLD KARUIZAWA WHISKY
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #KARUIZAWA Offering, Series #KARUIZAWA will purchase a 50 Year Old Karuizawa Aqua of Life Single Malt Whisky for Series #KARUIZAWA (The “Series 50 Year Old Karuizawa Whisky” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #KARUIZAWA, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·In 1956, the Japanese wine and spirits producer Daikoka Budoshu expanded their winery in the town of Karuizawa. It was built specifically to produce a single malt for the company’s blends and was bottled under the name “Ocean.”
·Karuizawa has become one of Japan’s most popular whisky brands, but only after the distillery was shut down in 2001, making the brand not only popular but incredibly rare.
·The Underlying Asset is a 50 Year Old Karuizawa Aqua of Life Single Malt Whisky.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·In 1934, Daikoku Budoshu, an emerging Japanese wine company, built a winery near Karuizawa, a spa town that became a very popular tourist destination for Japanese and International travelers alike.
·In 1956, Daikoku Budoshu expanded their Karuizawa winery by building a distillery. The distillery bottled a single malt whisky under the name “Ocean.”
·In 1962, Daikoku Budoshu merged with the Mercian Wine Company, known for authentic Japanese Wine.
·In 1977, The Karuizawa distillery went from being referred to as Karuizawa Factory to being named Ocean Karuizawa Distillery, and it expanded to produce single malt whiskeys, as well as blends.
·During the 1980s and 1990s Karuizawa began garnering interest among Japanese whisky drinkers as a single malt but did not receive international attention.
·As a result of the struggling Japanese economy in the late 1990’s, the Karuizawa distillery was officially closed in 2001.
·By 2006, Mercian was purchased by Japanese brewer Kirin. Kirin was only interested in the Mercian wine business.
·In 2007, Marcin Miller and David Croll, co-founders of Number One Drinks Company, a specialist importer of Japanese whisky, were able to purchase the 350 remaining Karuizawa casks from Kirin Holdings and began bottling and importing them to Europe.
·In 2016, Karuizawa distillery was razed to the ground, putting to rest any notions of a possible comeback for the brand.
·In 2015, Japanese distillery Shizuoka acquired three of Karuizawa’s stills, one operational, in order to sell a new whisky with much of the characteristics of Karuizawa’s blends. A year later they begin production with the salvaged equipment.
·The 50 Year Old Karuizawa Aqua of Life Single Malt Whisky leans on ancient Japanese theories, combining "Uisge Beathe” (water of life) with the circle of life concept represented by Tai Chi Yin-Yang theory.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 50 Year Old Karuizawa Aqua of Life Single Malt Whisky.
·The Underlying Asset is one of 347 bottles.
·The Underlying Asset was aged 50 years in a Sherry Cask.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset exhibits wear consistent with its age.
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Details
Series 50 Year Old Karuizawa Whisky | |
Alcohol | Whisky |
Type | Single Malt |
Country | Japan |
Region | Karuizawa |
Bottle Size | 700 ml |
Distillery | Karuizawa |
Aged | 50 Years |
Alcohol Strength | 59.2% |
Cask | Sherry Cask |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 50 Year Old Karuizawa Whisky going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #03SERENA
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #03SERENA Asset Cost (1) | $75,000 | 88.24% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.35% | |
Brokerage Fee | $850 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $638 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.12% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.24% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $7,913 | 9.31% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $9,700 | 11.41% | |
Total Proceeds | $85,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 10/28/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $75,000 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 2003 SERENA WILLIAMS AUTOGRAPHED PATCH ROOKIE CARD
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #03SERENA Offering, Series #03SERENA will purchase a 2003 NetPro International Series #2A Serena Williams Autographed Patch Rookie Card graded BGS 8 for Series #03SERENA (The “Series 2003 Serena Williams Autographed Patch Rookie Card” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #03SERENA, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Serena Williams is a professional tennis player who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most of any man or woman during the open era.
·NetPro Sports Cards was founded in 1991, becoming the first company to produce officially licensed tennis trading cards. In 2003, NetPro released a tennis set consisting of the first officially licensed cards of players such as Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal.
·The Underlying Asset is a 2003 NetPro International Series #2A Serena Williams Autographed Patch Rookie Card graded BGS 8.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Serena Williams was born on September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan.
·Williams and her sister Venus learned tennis from their father, Richard, on public courts in Compton, California. Their childhood is set to be portrayed in “King Richard,” a film starring Will Smith as the Williams’ father.
·By age 10 in 1991, Williams was ranked first overall in the 10 and under division with a record of 46-3.
·Williams made her professional debut on October 28, 1995, at the age of 14, losing to Annie Miller in a qualifying match in Quebec City.
·In January 1998, Williams played in her first Grand Slam, losing to her sister, Venus, in the second round of the Australian Open.
·On September 12, 1999, Williams won the U.S. Open — her first Grand Slam title.
·On July 8, 2002, Williams was ranked No. 1 in the WTA for the first time in her career.
·In August 2012, Williams won the “Golden Slam,” taking home the gold medal in the London Olympics, adding to her “career slam” of having won each of the four grand slam tournaments,
·On February 18, 2013, Williams became the oldest female player to be ranked No. 1 since computer rankings began in 1975 at age 31.
·In January 2017, Williams won her 23rd grand slam — the most of any male or female player in the history of the open era. It was later announced that Williams had broken the record while eight weeks pregnant.
·In March 2020, Williams was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Women of the Year.
·In October 2021, a 2003 NetPro International Series #2A Serena Williams Autographed Patch Rookie Card graded PSA 5 set the record for the most expensive female sports card, selling for $44,280.
·The Underlying Asset has been issued a grade of BGS NM-MT 8 by Beckett Grading Services (BGS) with Certification No. 0013003377.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 2003 NetPro International Series #2A Serena Williams Autographed Patch Rookie Card graded BGS 8.
·The Underlying Asset’s BGS Condition Report consists of the following grades: Centering: 9, Corners: 8, Edges: 9.5, Surface: 8.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 2 2003 NetPro International Series #2A Serena Williams Autographed Patch Rookie Card examples graded BGS 8 with 1 graded higher.
·The Underlying Asset comes from a print-run of 100.
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Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from BGS.
Details
Series 2003 Serena Williams Autographed Patch Rookie Card | |
Sport | Tennis |
Professional League | WTA |
Player | Serena Williams |
Year / Season | 2003 |
Memorabilia Type | Trading Card |
Manufacturer | NetPro |
Print-run | /100 |
Rarity | 1 of 2 (BGS 8) |
Number in Set | #2A |
Authentication | Beckett Grading Services (BGS) |
Grade | 8 |
Grade (Centering) | 9 |
Grade (Corners) | 8 |
Grade (Edges) | 9.5 |
Grade (Surface) | 8 |
Grade (Autograph) | 10 |
Certification No. | 0013003377 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 2003 Serena Williams Autographed Patch Rookie Card going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #KOMBAT
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #KOMBAT Asset Cost (1) | $79,200 | 88.00% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.33% | |
Brokerage Fee | $900 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $675 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.11% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.22% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $8,625 | 9.58% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $10,500 | 11.67% | |
Total Proceeds | $90,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 9/19/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $79,200 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | Member of the Advisory Board of the Company |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1993 SNES MORTAL KOMBAT VIDEO GAME
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #KOMBAT Offering, Series #KOMBAT will purchase a 1993 SNES Mortal Kombat Video Game graded Wata 9.8 A+ as the Underlying Asset for Series #KOMBAT (The “Series 1993 SNES Mortal Kombat Video Game” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #KOMBAT, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) was released in the US on August 23, 1991, becoming the first successor to the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
·Mortal Kombat began as a 1992 clone of the Capcom arcade game Street Fighter 2. It went on to become one of the most popular arcade fighting games of all time with 24,000 arcade cabinets sold and revenues of $570,000,000 by 2002. In 1993, it was brought to home consoles, including the SNES, by Acclaim Entertainment.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1993 SNES Mortal Kombat Video Game graded Wata 9.8 A+.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Bally Manufacturing Corporation began as a pinball division for the company Lion Manufacturing in January of 1932.
·In 1969, Midway Manufacturing Company, maker of Amusement Machines was bought by Bally, a leading pinball machine manufacturer. In 1988, WMS Industries of Chicago purchased Bally and incorporated Midway Manufacturing as wholly owned subsidiary. Midway then designed and produced video games.
·The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is released in North America in August 1991 as a successor for the long dominant Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
·Managing Editor of Game Daily, Amanda Farough, explains that one of Mortal Kombat’s breakthrough technical aspects involved the early use of live action actors, “Using real actors was something you hadn’t really seen in an arcade-style game yet — they weren’t this high fidelity, especially with fighting games.”
·Mortal Kombat was created by only four people in ten months.
·The Mortal Kombat arcade cabinet was released in the United States in October 1992.
·Dubbed “Mortal Monday,” Acclaim released the home console port of Midway’s Mortal Kombat to Sega Genesis and SNES on August 13, 1993.
·The Mortal Kombat development team did something with the SNES home version that had never been done before, they “convert(ed) the actual arcade game assembly code to SNES while creating and optimizing the rest by hand.”
·A joint congressional hearing in December of 1993 centered around Joseph Lieberman showing video clips of Mortal Kombat to increase support for curbing increasing violence in video games.
·In September of 1994, Mortal Kombat became the first game ever to receive a “Mature” rating by the ESRB, and is a key reason why video game ratings were first rolled out.
·A Mortal Kombat movie was released in US theaters in August of 1995.
·After eight core titles in the Mortal Kombat franchise from Midway Entertainment, the series moved to NetherRealm Studios launching a true reboot in April of 2011.
·In February of 2016, easter eggs from the original Mortal Kombat arcade cabinet, including a secret menu and videos of hidden gameplay, are discovered almost twenty years after the original arcade cabinet release.
·A new film, titled Mortal Kombat, is released in theaters and streaming on April 23, 2021, accruing a worldwide gross of more than $83 million.
·The Underlying Asset is 1993 SNES Mortal Kombat Video Game graded Wata 9.8 A+ with certification number 576397-002.
Notable Features
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·The Underlying Asset is a 1993 SNES Mortal Kombat Video Game graded Wata 9.8 A+.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from Wata Games.
Details
Series SNES Mortal Kombat Video Game | |
Game | Mortal Kombat |
System | SNES |
Manufacturer | Midway Games, Acclaim Entertainment |
Production Year | 1993 |
Box Variant | First-party V-Seam |
Authentication | Wata Games |
Box Grade | 9.8 |
Seal Rating | A+ |
Certification No. | 576397-002 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1993 SNES Mortal Kombat Video Game going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #98MANNING
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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Cash Portion of the #98MANNING Asset Cost (1) | $19,000 | 86.36% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 1.36% | |
Brokerage Fee | $220 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $500 | 2.27% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.45% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.91% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $1,680 | 7.64% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $2,700 | 12.27% | |
Total Proceeds | $22,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 9/20/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $19,000 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1998 PEYTON MANNING ROOKIE CARD
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #98MANNING Offering, Series #98MANNING will purchase a 1998 SP Authentic #14 Peyton Manning Rookie Card graded BGS 10 for Series #98MANNING (The “Series 1998 Peyton Manning Rookie Card” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #98MANNING, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·The Upper Deck Company, LLC., is a private company founded in 1988 that specializes in the production of trading cards. Upper Deck has issued SP Authentic cards in football, baseball, hockey, and other sports beginning in 1993.
·Peyton Manning is a Hall of Fame NFL quarterback who won 2 Super Bowls and 5 MVPs over the course of 18 seasons.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1998 SP Authentic #14 Peyton Manning Rookie Card graded BGS 10.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Peyton Manning was born on March 24, 1976, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
·Manning’s father, Archie, was an NFL quarterback who was named to 2 Pro Bowls over the course of 15 seasons. Manning’s brother, Eli, was an NFL quarterback who won 2 Super Bowls over the course of 15 seasons.
·Manning played four seasons at the University of Tennessee from 1994-1997, throwing for 3,819 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in his final season. In 1997, Manning was given the Davey O’Brien Award and named the SEC Player of the Year. Manning lost his final collegiate game in the Orange Bowl on January 2, 1998.
·Manning was taken with the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft on April 18th by the Indianapolis Colts.
·Manning threw for 302 yards, 1 touchdown, and 3 interceptions in a loss against the Dolphins in his NFL debut on September 6, 1998.
·Manning won 5 MVPs, with the first coming for the 2003 season in which he led the league in completion percentage (67%), passing yards (4,267), and yards per game (266.7).
·Manning played in 4 Super Bowls, winning 2 of them. His first Super Bowl victory came in on February 4, 2007, when he was named Super Bowl MVP in a 29-17 defeat of the Bears.
·After missing the entire 2011 season due to a neck injury, Manning signs with the Denver Broncos on March 20, 2012.
·Manning won Super Bowl 50 on February 7th, 2016. Afterwards he retired, having played the final four seasons of his career for the Denver Broncos.
·Manning was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 8, 2021. During his speech, Manning referred to his “good friend” Tom Brady and joking that Brady would be inducted during his first year of eligibility in “2035.”
·According to ESPN, Manning’s 71,940 passing yards are the third most all-time, behind Drew Brees and Tom Brady.
·Beckett named the 1998 SP Authentic Peyton Manning Rookie Card the number one most valuable Peyton Manning Rookie Card.
·The Underlying Asset has been issued a grade of BGS PRISTINE 10 by Beckett Grading Services (BGS) with Certification No. 0006591382.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1998 SP Authentic #14 Peyton Manning Rookie Card graded BGS 10.
·The Underlying Asset’s BGS Condition Report consists of the following grades: Centering: 10, Corners: 9.5, Edges: 10, Surface: 10.
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·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 28 1998 SP Authentic #14 Peyton Manning Rookie Card examples graded BGS 10 with 0 graded higher.
·The Underlying Asset comes from a print-run of 2,000.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from BGS.
Details
Series 1998 Peyton Manning Rookie Card | |
Sport | Football |
Professional League | NFL |
Player / Number | Peyton Manning |
Team | Indianapolis Colts |
Year / Season | 1998 |
Memorabilia Type | Trading Card |
Manufacturer | Upper Deck |
Print-run | /2,000 |
Rarity | 1 of 28 (BGS 10) |
Number in Set | #14 |
Authentication | Beckett Grading Services (BGS) |
Grade | 10 |
Grade (Centering) | 10 |
Grade (Corners) | 9.5 |
Grade (Edges) | 10 |
Grade (Surface) | 10 |
Certification No. | 0006591382 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 2005 Peyton Manning Rookie Card going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #GIJOE
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #GIJOE Asset Cost (1) | $37,663 | 83.70% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.67% | |
Brokerage Fee | $450 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $500 | 1.11% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.22% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.44% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $5,787 | 12.86% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $7,037 | 15.64% | |
Total Proceeds | $45,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 10/24/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $37,663 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1983 G.I. JOE ACTION FIGURE
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #GIJOE Offering, Series #GIJOE will purchase a 1983 Hasbro G.I. Joe: Cobra Commander Action Figure graded AFA 95 for Series #GIJOE (The “Series 1983 G.I. Joe Action Figure” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #GIJOE, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Hasbro is a multinational consumer product company that was founded in 1923 by Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfield in Providence, Rhode Island, first selling “textile remnants before manufacturing pencil boxes and school supplies.” The brand expanded to include toys in the following decades.
·G.I. Joe was the first-ever action figure, debuted in 1964 by Hasbro. The brand was a success and has since spawned multimedia franchises in film and television.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1983 Hasbro G.I. Joe: Cobra Commander Action Figure graded AFA 95.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·The Vice President and Director of Marketing at Hasbro, Don Levine, invented the original prototype action figure. Levine was interested in the methods used by competitor Mattel to manufacture their Barbie toy, “and was determined to create a similar toy for boys.”
·Levine “was struck with an epiphany” when he noticed a wooden artists mannequin in a window display, realizing that Hasbro could “create something truly magnificent” by building toys that could move in similar ways to the human body.
·On October 11, 1966, Hasbro filed U.S. Patent 3,277,602 for a “toy figure having movable joints.”
·According to Smithsonian Magazine: “When the figure hit the market in 1964 it was a runaway success. Within two years, G.I. Joe accounted for almost 66 percent of Hasbro’s profits.”
·12-inch G.I. Joes were released on February 2, 1964.
·According to Smithsonian Magazine: “The patented designs also placed a premium on safety, durability and cost-effective manufacturing. It was important, for example, that no metal springs were used in the assembly and that different heads could be used on the same figure – thereby creating product variability while keep manufacturing costs low.”
·G.I. Joe action figures were produced for the four branches of the American military. According to Smithsonian Magazine: “Rocky the Movable Fighting Man represented the Army, Skip for the Navy, Ace Fighter Pilot was obviously a proud member of the Air Force, and Rocky, apparently serving double duty, was also a Marine. Each figure came with basic fatigues, boots, cap and dog tag, while the packaging enticed children with images of other uniforms and accessories. The “G.I Joe” moniker was created to encompass the entire brand. The name “G.I. Joe” was inspired by a 1945 film about film about war correspondent Ernie Pyle, titled The Story of G.I. JOE.”
·The militaristic nature of G.I. Joe became less popular as anti-war sentiment grew during the Vietnam War. Hasbro relaunched G.I. Joe in 1970 as “Adventures of G.I. Joe” with “kung-fu grip” allowing the action figure to hold on to objects.
·According to Time Magazine: “In 1982, Joe had an unlikely savior in Star Wars. The sci-fi flick and the collectables it spawned rekindled America's appetite for action figures, so Hasbro reintroduced a scaled-down line of G.I. Joes to try and capitalize on the trend. Instead of a single character, there was an entire battalion of G.I. Joes, each given signature weapons, backstories and code names like Scarlett and Snake Eyes. Joe also got a new enemy, Cobra —"a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world," as described in the intro to the 1980s TV cartoon G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. (Cobra operatives got action figures, too.)”
·In 1983, Hasbro released a new line of G.I. Joe action figures and an enemy organization called Cobra. A cartoon (G.I. Joe: An All American Hero) was launched in tandem with the release. The National Coalition on Television Violence reported that sales of “war toys” between 1982-1985 increased 350% — “no doubt largely due to the cross-platform success of G.I. Joe,” Smithsonian Magazine wrote.
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·The Cobra Commander action figure (swivel-arm version) was released as part of the second series of the new “A Real American Hero” line.
·According to Time Magazine: “what's perhaps most unique about G.I. Joe is his staying power.”
·In August 2009, Dennis Quaid and Channing Tatum starred in the film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, grossing over $300 million at the worldwide box office.
·The Underlying Asset has been issued a grade of AFA MINT 95 by Action Figure Authority (AFA) with Certification No. 17290296.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1983 Hasbro G.I. Joe: Cobra Commander Action Figure graded AFA 95.
·The Underlying Asset’s AFA Condition Report consists of the following grades: Blister: 95, Figure: 95, Card: 95.
·The Underlying Asset has “swivel arm battle grip.”
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from AFA.
Details
Series 1983 G.I. Joe Action Figure | |
Action Figure | G.I. Joe |
Manufacturer | Hasbro |
Series | 2 / 20 Back |
Type | Cobra Commander |
Year | 1983 |
Memorabilia Type | Action Figure |
Rarity | 1 of 1 (AFA 95) |
Authentication | Action Figure Authority (AFA) |
Grade | 95 |
Grade (Blister) | 95 |
Grade (Figure) | 95 |
Grade (Card) | 95 |
Certification No. | 17290296 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1983 G.I. Joe Action Figure going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #BEATLES1
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #BEATLES1 Asset Cost (1) | $20,313 | 84.64% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 1.25% | |
Brokerage Fee | $240 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $500 | 2.08% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $593 | 2.47% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.83% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $1,854 | 7.73% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $3,388 | 14.11% | |
Total Proceeds | $24,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 10/28/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $20,313 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $793 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1962 THE BEATLES SIGNED SINGLE
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #BEATLES1 Offering, Series #BEATLES1 will purchase a 1962 The Beatles Signed “Love Me Do” Single for Series #BEATLES1 (The “Series 1962 The Beatles Signed Single” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #BEATLES1, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·The Beatles were a rock band consisting of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr that formed in August 1960. During the band’s decade-long run, they released 20 No. 1 hits (the most all time) and received eight Grammy Awards.
·Love Me Do was the Beatles’ debut single, released in 1962 and spent 14 weeks on the Billboard Charts, peaking at No. 1 on May 30, 1964.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1962 The Beatles Signed “Love Me Do” Single.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·In March 1957, Paul McCartney joined John Lennon’s band in Liverpool, the Quarrymen.
·Lennon and McCartney composed Love Me Do in 1958.
·In January 1960, George Harrison joined the Quarrymen as the lead guitarrist.
·In August 1960, the band assumed the name: the Beatles.
·On June 6, 1962, the Beatles recorded Love Me Do for the first time. In September of the same year (the 4th and 11th), the Beatles recorded the single twice more before finishing the song. During the first recording, Pete Best played drums for the Beatles. During the first September recording, Ringo Starr played drums. For the final recording, producer George Martin was so unhappy with Starr’s performance that he replaced him with a drummer named Andy White.
·In August 1962, Ringo Starr joined the Beatles as their new drummer.
·Love Me Do was released in the UK on October 5, 1962.
·Starr commented “The first record, ‘Love Me Do,’ for me that was more important than anything else.”
·In 1982, McCartney reflected on the song: “In Hamburg, we clicked… At the Cavern, we clicked.. but if you want to know when we ‘knew’ we’d arrived, it was getting in the charts with ‘Love Me Do.’ That was the one. It gave us somewhere to go.”
·According to Far Out Magazine: “The track will go down as the first thing the band ever recorded, and, for that reason alone, its place in history is confirmed.”
·Love Me Do was credited to McCartney and Lennon, though Lennon once said “Paul wrote the main structure of this when he was 16, or even earlier. I think I had something to do with the middle.” Later on Lennon said “‘Love Me Do’ is Paul’s song. He wrote it when he was a teenager. Let me think. I might have helped on the middle eight, but I couldn’t swear to it. I do know he had the song around, in Hamburg, even, way, way before we were songwriters.”
·Love Me Do appeared in the March 1963 album Please Please Me.
·In January 1963, the Beatles notched their first No. 1 single with their song “Please Please Me.”
·On February 9, 1964, the Beatles performed on The Ed Sullivan Show, introducing America to the Beatles for the first time.
·In December 1965, the Beatles released their album “Rubber Soul.”
·In an article published on March 4th, 1966, John Lennon drew controversey with his comments on Christianity: “Christianity will go. It will vanish and shrink. I needn't argue about that; I'm right and I will be proved right. We're more popular than Jesus now. I don't know which will go first, rock 'n' roll or Christianity. Jesus was all right but his disciples were thick and ordinary. It's them twisting it that ruins it for me.”
·On August 11, 1966, Lennon responded to criticism regarding his comments on Christianity by saying: “If I’d said, ‘Television is more poplar than Jesus,’ I might have got away with it!”
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·In August of 1966, the Beatles released Revolver, the first album on which no songs had previously been performed live, reflecting the band’s decision to solely become recording artists.
·The Beatles released Abbey Road on August 8, 1969. While it was not their final album, it was the final album John, Paul, George, and Ringo recorded together as a band. Recording was completed August 25, 1969, which was roughly a month before John Lennon announced his plan to leave the group.
·The Beatles recorded Let It Be in January of 1969 over a 21-day period with director Michael Lindsay-Hogg.
·The Beatles released their final album, Let It Be, on May 8, 1970.
·Beatles chronicler Peter Doggett explains, “None of them set out to reach the positions they found themselves in by the end of 1970; but a long series of events, some of them incredibly trivial, contributed to that decay. Because Paul McCartney was generally the one being placed under most psychological pressure by his colleagues, he was the one whose decisions had the biggest impact on the split. But that doesn’t make him responsible: they all were.”
·John Lennon was murdered by Mark David Chapman on December 8th, 1980.
·George Harrison passed away from lung cancer in November of 2001.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1962 The Beatles Signed “Love Me Do” Single.
·The Underlying Asset is signed in blue ballpoint pen by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with that of a signed album.
Details
Series 1962 The Beatles Signed Single | |
Memorabilia Type | Record |
Single | Love Me Do |
Artist(s) | The Beatles |
Year | 1962 |
Publisher | Parlophone Records |
Signed | John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1962 The Beatles Signed Single going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #SMB2
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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Cash Portion of the #SMB2 Asset Cost (1) | $280,000 | 93.33% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.10% | |
Brokerage Fee | $3,000 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $2,250 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.03% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.07% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $14,150 | 4.72% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $19,700 | 6.57% | |
Total Proceeds | $300,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Purchase Agreement |
Date of Agreement | 11/2/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Purchase Price | $280,000 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1988 NES SUPER MARIO BROS. 2 VIDEO GAME
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #SMB2 Offering, Series #SMB2 will purchase a 1988 NES Super Mario Bros. 2 Video Game graded Wata 9.6 A++ for Series #SMB2 (The “Series 1988 NES Super Mario Bros. 2 Video Game” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #SMB2, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Nintendo is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics and video game company founded in 1889. Nintendo is one of the world’s largest video game companies by market capitalization and has created some of the top-selling video game franchises of all time.
·Super Mario Bros. 2 was a 1988 video game that was released by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), a home video game console, which tasked players with defeating the evil Wart as they make their way through the virtual world Subcon.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1988 NES Super Mario Bros. 2 Video Game graded Wata 9.6 A++.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was a console released by Nintendo for U.S. Markets in 1985.2
·The NES was launched in New York City in October 1985, Los Angeles in February 1986, and the rest of North America in September of 1986. Nintendo would go on to sell 61.9 million NES units worldwide as of May 2021.
·The NES system was sold new in the United States until it was discontinued in 1995.
·The character of Mario was created by Japanese graphic artist Shigeru Miyamoto, who originally called the character “Jumpman.”
·The Super Mario Bros. series is in the Guinness Book of World Records the most successful gaming franchise of all time, with more than 340 million units sold since its inception.
·Super Mario Bros. 2 is a 2D side-scrolling platform game, meaning players advanced from one side of the screen to the other in order to achieve the objective of defeating the antagonist, Wart.
·After commercial success with Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES, the game was re-released for the Famicom (the Japanese version of the NES) on an external hard drive that was plugged into the Famicom.
·Super Mario Bros. 2 was considered too difficult for North American audiences, and so was swapped with a substitute game (Doki Doki Panic) at the last minute, resulting in a diversion for the series which can be identified by the style of gameplay and inclusion and exclusion of certain characters.
·The Underlying Asset has been authenticated by Wata Games and issued a grade of 9.6 A++ with certification number 585646-003.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1988 NES Super Mario Bros. 2 Video Game graded Wata 9.6 A++.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 2 copies of 1988 NES Super Mario Bros. 2 graded 9.6 A++ with one graded higher.
·The Underlying Asset is a first-print copy of 1988 NES Super Mario Bros. 2.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset shows signs of wear consistent with its condition grade from Wata Games.
Details
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Series 1988 NES Super Mario Bros. 2 Video Game«Series_Name» | |
Game | Super Mario Bros. 2 |
System | NES |
Manufacturer | Nintendo |
Production Year | 1988 |
Box Variant | Rev-A, Round SOQ, Small Warranty, 9-Digit Zip (USA Code), 3 Screw Cart, First Party H-Seam |
Rarity | 1 of 2 (Wata 9.6 A++) |
Authentication | Wata Games |
Box Grade | 9.6 |
Seal Rating | A++ |
Certification No. | 585646-003 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1988 NES Super Mario Bros. 2 Video Game going forward.
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AMENDED AND RESTATED USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #FANTASY7
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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Cash Portion of the #FANTASY7 Asset Cost (1) | $35,000 | 87.50% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.75% | |
Brokerage Fee | $400 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $500 | 1.25% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.25% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.50% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $3,500 | 8.75% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $4,700 | 11.75% | |
Total Proceeds | $40,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 9/30/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Purchase Price | $35,000 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1997 PLAYSTATION1 FINAL FANTASY VII VIDEO GAME
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #FANTASY7 Offering, Series #FANTASY7 will purchase a 1997 PlayStation1 Final Fantasy VII Video Game graded Wata 9.8 A+ as the Underlying Asset for Series #FANTASY7 (The “Series 1997 PlayStation1 Final Fantasy VII Video Game” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #FANTASY7 as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·The PlayStation was released in Japan in December 1994 and launched in the US in September 1995. Sony sold 104.25 million in the PlayStation’s 12-year lifespan, 71.32 million more than the N64.
·Final Fantasy VII is the seventh title in the Final Fantasy series and is the first title in the franchise released on the Sony PlayStation.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1997 PlayStation1 Final Fantasy VII Video Game graded Wata 9.8 A+.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corporation, predecessor of Sony Group Corporation started in May of 1946 as a small company of 20 employees with capital of just 190,000 yen.
·The Sony PlayStation (PS1 or PSX) was a console released by Sony for U.S. Markets in 1995.2
·The PlayStation was released in Japan in December 1994 and launched in the US in September 1995. Sony sold 104.25 million in the PlayStation’s twelve-year lifespan, 71.32 million more than Nintendo’s contemporary console, the N64.
·Square Co., LTD is founded September of 1986.
·Final Fantasy, the first title in the Final Fantasy series was published by Square Co., LTD. for the Nintendo Entertainment System/Famicom in December of 1987.
·Hironubu Sakaguchi was hired by Square after graduating from college to develop games for the Nintendo Famicom, his first two entries Rad Racer (October 1987) and 3D World Runner (September 1987) did not sell well, and because of this he believed his third project would be his last. With nothing to lose he opted to develop a fantasy epic, which would become Final Fantasy.
·Final Fantasy would go onto become one of the best-selling JRPG series for the Famicom/NES and the Super Famicom/SNES with the first Final Fantasy selling 5.193 million units for NES and SNES’ Final Fantasy VI selling 8.9 million units.
·Final Fantasy II was released on the SNES in North America in November 1991.
·Square had partnered closely with Nintendo throughout the lifecycles of the NES and SNES systems. It was announced in early 1996 that Square would fully shift their entire lineup exclusively to Sony’s hardware, with Final Fantasy VII as the primary release title.
·Final Fantasy VII is the best-selling Final Fantasy title today, shipping in January of 1997 in Japan and September of 1997 in the US. It went on to sell more than 11 million copies.
·Artist Yoshitaka Amano, a concept artist who had started with the original Final Fantasy games in the 80s, was heavily involved with the art and design of FFVII.
·Final Fantasy composer, Nobuo Uematsu, had previously faced hardware limitations in designing sound for the games. PlayStation used CDs instead of cartridges, allowing Uematsu to approach the soundtrack the same way one would approach a film score.
·GamePro named Final Fantasy VII as the best RPG of all time in 2008.
·The movie Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children was released in Japan direct-to-video in September 2005, selling over 2.4 million copies worldwide.
·On June 15, 2015, video game website Siliconera reported Final Fantasy VII was getting a remake that would be released first on PlayStation 4 and other platforms to be announced later.
·As of August 7, 2020, the remake of Final Fantasy VII has sold 5 million units.
·The Underlying Asset has been authenticated by Wata Games and issued a grade of 9.8 A+ with certification number 574600-038.
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Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1997 PlayStation1 Final Fantasy VII Video Game graded Wata 9.8 A+.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from Wata Games.
Details
Series 1997 PlayStation1 Final Fantasy VII Video Game | |
Game | Final Fantasy VII |
System | PlayStation1 |
Manufacturer | Square Co., Ltd. |
Production Year | 1997 |
Box Variant | First-party V-Overlap Seam with Sony security label, “Made in USA” label, first production copy |
Authentication | Wata Games |
Box Grade | 9.8 |
Seal Rating | A+ |
Certification No. | 574600-038 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1997 PlayStation1 Final Fantasy VII Video Game going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #SQUIG5847
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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Cash Portion of the #SQUIG5847 Asset Cost (1) | $56,086 | 84.98% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.45% | |
Brokerage Fee | $660 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $500 | 0.76% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $154 | 0.23% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.30% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $8,100 | 12.27% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $9,614 | 14.57% | |
Total Proceeds | $66,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 11/12/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $56,086 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $354 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES CHROMIE SQUIGGLE NFT 5847
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #SQUIG5847 Offering, Series #SQUIG5847 will purchase a Number 5847 Art Blocks Chromie Squiggle NFT for Series #SQUIG5847 (The “Series Chromie Squiggle NFT 5847” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #SQUIG5847, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Non-fungible tokens (NFT) are unique digital assets that exist on a blockchain (a distributed public ledger) and are used to represent tangible and intangible items such as art, sports highlights, and virtual avatars.
·Chromie Squiggle NFTs are unique, randomly generated “squiggles” of color made by Art Blocks founder Snowfro as a part of the Art Blocks Curated collection.
·The Underlying Asset is a Number 5847 Art Blocks Chromie Squiggle NFT.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Art Blocks was founded in November 2020 by Erick Calderon, also known as “Snowfro.”
·Calderon worked in the ceramic tile business before founding Art Blocks, ARTnews reports. Calderon explains that his inspiration for the project came from his lifelong desire to be an artist — despite an inability to draw with his hands. Around a decade ago, Calderon revisited his hobby of coding, which he had explored intermittently since he was 7 years old. According to ARTnews, he found the artistic aspects of coding to be a “pleasing” replacement for hand-made art. “I realized that I didn’t have to know how to use a paintbrush to create something that I, at least, thought was cool.”
·Eventually, Calderon became fixated on generative art. In 2017, he began researching NFTs as a possible tool for creating generative art. After coming across an early Reddit thread from the founders of Larva Labs encouraging people to claim CryptoPunks — which were free at the time (Calderon paid $35 in transaction fees). Calderon started selling off Punks in 2018 to pay developers to help create what would eventually become Art Blocks.
·Calderon failed multiple times initially, finally finding time to teach himself Javascript and build the platform to his exact specifications during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
·Art Blocks was launched in November 2020, becoming a corporation by February 2021, and hiring a full-time staff by April 2021.
·According to Decrypt: “Art Blocks is an Ethereum-based NFT project that generates original digital artwork pieces on the blockchain via an algorithm.”
·According to the Art Blocks website, the Art Blocks platform is “focused on genuinely programmable on demand generative content that is stored immutably on the Ethereum Blockchain.” Creators select a style, pay for the work, and receive a version of the selected content generated randomly via an algorithm. “The resulting piece might be a static image, 3D model, or an interactive experience. Each output is different and there are endless possibilities for the types of content that can be created on the platform.”
·As described on the Art Blocks website, within the Art Blocks platform exists a “curation board” that selects specific projects for its “Curated Collection.” The stated intention of this collection is to gather works “that best represent the vision of the Art Blocks platform, and are released on a schedule allowing collectors to manageably build a significant set of generative works.” The size and value of these “curated drops” is tied to the user base to allow new users access to participate.
·The Art Blocks website describes Chromie Squiggle NFTs as “simple and easily identifiable,” with each embodying “the soul of the Art Blocks platform.” Art Blocks founder Snowfro asks readers to consider each of the NFTs his “personal signature as an artist, developer, and tinkerer.”
·Chromie Squiggles were first minted in November of 2020 and were the first generative art project listed on the Art Blocks platform.
·According to Global Coin Research, Calderon started to the Chromie Squiggle project “to demonstrate what could be possible with generative minting,” initially giving 2,000 Squiggles to contacts within the design industry.
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·The Chromie Squiggle collection has 10,000 possible iterations, each with unique characteristics (such as the number of points, the rate of the gradient, and the starting color).
·As of November 12, 2021, 9,226 of a possible 10,000 Squiggles had been minted.
·As of November 12, 2021, the all-time volume of sales on OpenSea for Chromie Squiggles was 2,891.607 ETH.
·The Underlying Asset is accompanied by proof of ownership stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a Number 5847 Art Blocks Chromie Squiggle NFT.
·The Underlying Asset has the following features: Type (Fuzzy), Spectrum (Normal), Color Direction (Forward), Segments (15), Steps Between (1,000), Start Color (142), End Color (213), Height (3), Color Spread (46).
·The Underlying Asset was minted on December 5, 2020.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset is consistent with the description provided by Art Block and proof of ownership stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
Details
Series Chromie Squiggle NFT 5847 | |
Creator | Snowfro |
NFT | Art Blocks Chromie Squiggle |
Number | 5847 |
Feature | Start Color (142) |
Feature Rarity | 0.28% of Squiggles have this feature |
Feature | End Color (213) |
Feature Rarity | 0.37% of Squiggles have this feature |
Feature | Type (Fuzzy) |
Feature Rarity | 10.68% of Squiggles have this feature |
Feature | Color Direction (Forward) |
Feature Rarity | 49.65% of Squiggles have this feature |
Feature | Segments (15) |
Feature Rarity | 13.17% of Squiggles have this feature |
Feature | Steps Between (1,000) |
Feature Rarity | 10.68% of Squiggles have this feature |
Feature | Height (3) |
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Feature Rarity | 99.49% |
Feature | Spectrum (Normal) |
Feature Rarity | 97.95% of Squiggles have this feature |
Feature | Color Spread (46) |
Proof of Ownership | Ethereum Blockchain |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Chromie Squiggle NFT 5847 going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #PACQUIAO
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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Cash Portion of the #PACQUIAO Asset Cost (1) | $14,150 | 83.24% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 1.76% | |
Brokerage Fee | $170 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $500 | 2.94% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.59% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 1.18% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $1,580 | 9.29% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $2,550 | 15.00% | |
Total Proceeds | $17,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 10/24/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $14,150 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1999 MANNY PACQUIAO ROOKIE CARD
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #PACQUIAO Offering, Series #PACQUIAO will purchase a 1999 World Boxing #143 Manny Pacquiao Rookie Card graded PSA 10 for Series #PACQUIAO (The “Series 1999 Manny Pacquiao Rookie Card” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #PACQUIAO, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Manny Pacquiao is the only eight-division champion in boxing history. He’s known for his revenue record-breaking fight with Floyd Merriweather as well as a long-lasting career in which he accomplished notable knockouts as he climbed through weight classes.
·The earliest known boxing card of Manny Pacquiao is published in the February 1999 issue of Japanese World Boxing Magazine.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1999 World Boxing #143 Manny Pacquiao Rookie Card graded PSA 10.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Manny Pacquiao was born in December of 1978 and raised in Mindanao, Philippines.
·In 1995, a 16-year-old Pacquiao made his pro boxing debut as a junior flyweight, winning a four-round bout against Edmund Ignacio.
·Pacquiao defeated Marco Antonio Barrera in 2003 — Barrera was considered by many to be the best featherweight boxer at the time.
·In January 2006 Pacquiao, defeated three-weight world champion, Erik Morales. He then defeated him again 10 months later.
·The Philippine Postal Corporation made Pacquiao the first and only Filipino athlete to be honored in a Philippine stamp in May of 2008.
·In 2009, Time Magazine named Pacquiao one of the World’s 100 Most Influential People.
·Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives in The Philippines with about 80% of the vote.
·The fight between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather broke records by bringing in $500 million. Pacquiao lost the fight.
·Pacquiao became boxing’s oldest welterweight world champion in 2019 after the defeat of Keith Thurman, 10 years Pacquiao’s junior.
·In May 2016, Pacquiao won a Senate Seat in The Philippines, receiving more than 16 million votes.
·Forbes reported in 2019 that Manny Pacquiao was the sixth highest paid athlete of the decade with earnings of 435 million dollars.
·Pacquaio announced his retirement on September 18, 2021.
·The Underlying Asset has been issued a grade of GEM MT 10 by Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA) with Certification No. 21818708.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1999 World Boxing #143 Manny Pacquiao Rookie Card graded PSA 10.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 14 1999 World Boxing #143 Manny Pacquiao Rookie Card examples graded PSA 10 with 0 graded higher.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from PSA.
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Details
Series 1999 Manny Pacquiao Rookie Card | |
Sport | Boxing |
Professional League | World Boxing Association |
Player | Manny Pacquiao |
Year / Season | 1999 |
Memorabilia Type | Trading Card |
Manufacturer | Japan World Boxing Magazine |
Rarity | 1 of 14 (PSA 10) |
Number in Set | #143 |
Authentication | Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA) |
Grade | 10 |
Certification No. | 21818708 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1999 Manny Pacquiao Rookie Card going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #83JOBS
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #83JOBS Asset Cost (1) | $66,466 | 88.62% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.40% | |
Brokerage Fee | $750 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $563 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $605 | 0.81% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.27% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $6,116 | 8.15% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $8,234 | 10.98% | |
Total Proceeds | $75,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 8/20/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $66,466 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $805 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1983 STEVE JOBS JACKET
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #83JOBS Offering, Series #83JOBS will purchase a 1983 Steve Jobs Leather Jacket Worn in Picture of Jobs Giving the Middle Finger outside the IBM Building as the Underlying Asset for Series #83JOBS (The “Series 1983 Steve Jobs Jacket” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #83JOBS, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Apple is a technology company known for producing some of the most successful products in consumer tech history such as the Macintosh, the iPod, and the iPhone.
·Macworld was a print magazine dedicated to the Apple brand. The magazine is responsible for the creation of the Macworld Expo, which is known as “one of the few successful tech conferences ever aimed at consumers rather than industry types.”
·The Underlying Asset is a 1983 Steve Jobs Leather Jacket Worn in Picture of Jobs Giving the Middle Finger outside the IBM Building.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Apple was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in Los Altos, California on April 1, 1976. A third cofounder, Ronald Wayne, joined them as well to provide business guidance, sketching the first Apple logo by hand, but ultimately leaving the company before its incorporation, accepting an $800 check for his shares in the company.
·Apple’s first product was the Apple-1, a motherboard with a processor and some memory intended for hobbyists invented by Wozniak, who hand-built every kit. Customers had to build their own case and add their own keyboard and monitor.
·The Apple-1 cost $250 to build and the original sale-price was $666.66.
·Apple produced 200 Apple-1 computers.
·The second batch of Apple-1 computers have a logo with letters “NTI” under the Apple-1 logo.
·Apple’s initial market was Palo Alto’s Homebrew Computer Club, a group of enthusiasts and personal computing hobbyists.
·In October 1977, the Apple-1 was discontinued, with Apple offering discounts and trade-ins, destroying those that were returned.
·The Apple-2, designed by Wozniak in 1977, was the first personal computer to achieve significant commercial success.
·The Apple-2 would go on to sell between five and six million units over more than a decade.
·In 1980, Apple released the Apple-3, a business focused computer meant to compete with IBM and Microsoft.
·In 1984, Apple released a TV commercial called “1984” directed by Ridley Scott that aired a single time during the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII and never again. The commercial cost Apple $1.5 million and helped make the company a household name.
·In 1985, after a failed coup on the part of Jobs, Apple’s board of directors removed Jobs from his duties and Jobs quite Apple.
·Wozniak left the company in 1985, selling most of his shares and claiming he felt the company was going in the wrong direction.
·After a series of failures and lagging financial performance, Apple purchased NeXT Computer, the company Jobs had gone on to found, and brought the founder back in-house in February 1997.
·On July 4 weekend of 1997, Jobs staged a successful boardroom coup and was installed as interim CEO.
·In 1997, another famous Apple advertising campaign was launched, “Think Different,” which featured famous artists, scientists, and musicians.
·In 2001, Apple released the iPod.
·In 2007, Apple released the iPhone.
·In August 2020, Apple became a $2 trillion company, just 24 months after reaching the $1 trillion threshold.
·In August 1981, IBM announced the company would enter the personal computer market.
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·IBM was a much larger company than Apple at the time, dominating the market for “mainframe business computers.” Despite the threat facing Apple from IBM’s entrance into the market, Jobs placed an advertisement in The Wall Street Journal headlined “Welcome, IBM. Seriously.”
·In his biography on Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson wrote that the ad “cleverly positioned the upcoming computer battle as a two-way contest between the spunky and rebellious Apple and the establishment Goliath IBM.”
·In 1983, while the Macintosh team visited New York for a meeting with Newsweek, Jobs posed for a picture outside of an IBM building in which he is seen giving the middle finger beneath the IBM sign. In the picture Jobs is wearing a leather jacket (the Underlying Asset).
·As reported by CultOfMac.com, this picture was posted to Google+ in 2011 by Andy Hertzfield, a member of the original Macintosh team the following caption: “In memoriam for Steve Jobs as 2011 draws to a close, here’s one more rare photo that illustrates his rebellious spirit. In December 1983, a few weeks before the Mac launch, we made a quick trip to New York City to meet with Newsweek, who was considering doing a cover story on the Mac. The photo was taken spontaneously as we walked around Manhattan by Jean Pigozzi, a wild French jet setter who was hanging out with us at the time. Somehow I ended up with a copy of it.”
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1983 Steve Jobs Leather Jacket Worn in Picture of Jobs Giving the Middle Finger outside the IBM Building.
·The Underlying Asset was personally-owned and worn by Steve Jobs and is a dark brown leather bomber jacket made by Wilkes Bashford of San Francisco.
·The Underlying Asset is in fine condition.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is as described by RR Auction.
Details
Series 1983 Steve Jobs Jacket | |
Memorabilia | Photographed Jacket |
Photo Date | 1983 |
Condition | Fine |
Worn | Steve Jobs |
Material | Leather |
Color | Dark Brown |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1983 Steve Jobs Jacket going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #BATMAN181
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #BATMAN181 Asset Cost (1) | $41,001 | 82.00% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.60% | |
Brokerage Fee | $500 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $500 | 1.00% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.20% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.40% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $7,399 | 14.80% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $8,699 | 17.40% | |
Total Proceeds | $50,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 9/1/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $41,001 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1966 BATMAN #181
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #BATMAN181 Offering, Series #BATMAN181 will purchase a 1966 Batman #181 Comic Book published by D.C. Comics graded CGC 9.6 as the Underlying Asset for Series #BATMAN181 (The “Series 1966 Batman #181” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #BATMAN181, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·DC Comics was founded in 1934 by Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, originally called National Allied Publications.
·Poison Ivy is a D.C Comics villain with the ability to control plants with her mind.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1966 Batman #181 Comic Book published by D.C. Comics graded CGC 9.6.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Batman is a fictional superhero in the DC Comics Universe, first appearing in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939.
·The first self-titled Batman comic book debuted on March 31, 1940.
·The first appearance of Poison Ivy came in Batman #181.
·Poison Ivy is known as an eco-terrorist.
·Poison Ivy has grown to become one of the most popular villains in the Batman series.
·Poison Ivy strives for a world in which plants control the Earth, believing that mankind has mistreated them.
·The DC Comics character profile on Poison Ivy reads as follows: “What happens when you mix betrayal with an undying passion to save the Earth? You get the Batman’s Floral Femme Fatale. Evil has never been so seductive as it is in the form of Poison Ivy, who uses her own natural pheromones to control whomever she wants. Her additional ability to control the floral life around her gives her an instant army against anyone who tries to stop her, as vines and plants attack whoever is foolish enough to get in her way. The beautiful villainess is not a criminal in the traditional sense, but an ecoterrorist determined to push mankind out of the way, so plants can rule the planet she believes has long abused them. But Ivy has also proven herself compassionate time and time again, especially toward other women who have been victimized. No two-dimensional villain, Ivy remains one of the most conflicted and complex members of Batman’s formidable rogues gallery.”
·Batman: Poison Ivy was released in April 1997, with Poison Ivy seeking revenge after her tropical island is destroyed.
·In Batman #181, Poison Ivy arrives to Gotham City to establish herself as the top female criminal in Gotham. After attempting to charm Batman, she is eventually arrested.
·In November 2019, HBO Max released “Harley Quinn,” an ongoing series which features Poison Ivy as Quinn’s friend and love interest.
·The Batman comics have since spawned a media franchise that has generated over $25 billion in revenue.
·The Dark Knight film trilogy earned over $2,400,000,000 at the worldwide box office.
·The Underlying Asset has been authenticated by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) an issued a grade of CGC 9.6 with certification No. 1235237001.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1966 Batman #181 Comic Book published by D.C. Comics graded CGC 9.6.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 8 1966 Batman #181 Comic Book examples graded CGC 9.6.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from CGC.
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Details
Series 1966 Batman #181 | |
Title | Batman #181 |
Store Date | May 31, 1966 |
Key Issue | First Appearance of Poison Ivy |
Cover Price | $0.12 |
Publisher | D.C. Comics |
Writer(s) | Robert Kanigher, Gardner Fox |
Cover Artist(s) | Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson |
Penciller(s) | Carmine Infantino, Sheldon Moldoff |
Inker(s) | Murphy Anderson, Joe Giella, Sid Greene |
Editor | Julius Schwartz |
Rarity | 1 of 8 (CGC 9.6) |
Authentication | Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) |
Grade | 9.6 |
Certification No. | 1235237001 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1966 Batman #181 going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #HOBBIT
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #HOBBIT Asset Cost (1) | $68,750 | 85.94% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.38% | |
Brokerage Fee | $800 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $600 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $100 | 0.13% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.13% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.25% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $9,150 | 11.44% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $10,950 | 13.69% | |
Total Proceeds | $80,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 9/21/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $68,750 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $400 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1937 THE HOBBIT
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #HOBBIT Offering, Series #HOBBIT will purchase a 1937 First Edition copy of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien for Series #HOBBIT (The “Series 1937 The Hobbit” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #HOBBIT, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·J.R.R. Tolkien was a British writer known for his fantasy novels such as The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings.
·The Hobbit is the first novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien and prologue to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1937 First Edition copy of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·J.R.R. Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. At the age of 4, Tolkien moved with his mother to Birmingham, England.
·Tolkien’s father had died in South Africa and his mother died shortly after moving to Birmingham, leaving him and his brother orphaned and in the care of a Catholic priest. Tolkien had been a devout Catholic since his mother had converted to Roman Catholicism in 1900.
·Tolkien graduated from Exeter College, Oxford, with his M.A. in 1919.
·Tolkien served in World War I, followed by a stint working for The Oxford English Dictionary.
·For decades, Tolkien taught English language and literature with a focus on Old and Middle English at the University of Leeds and the Oxford.
·According to the online Britannica entry on Tolkien, during his career, he completed “few but influential” papers, including a translation of Beowulf which was published after his death.
·Tolkien often wrote fantasy stories, creating an entirely new, and often dark, world within his writing. Tolkien would entertain his children with more lighthearted stories, one of which would eventually become The Hobbit. The fantasy story is about a creature called a “hobbit” named Bilbo Baggins and his adventure reclaiming treasure from a dragon.
·During his journey, Bilbo Baggins happens finds a magical ring — which would become a central component in Tolkien’s Lord of the Ring trilogy.
·The Hobbit was published in September 1937, accompanied by Tolkien’s own illustrations.
·The Hobbit was adapted into a film divided into three parts. The first was released in December 2012, the second in December 2013, and the third in December 2014. The three releases grossed a cumulative box office total that exceeded $800 million.
·The Hobbit has sold over 100 million copies. It is one of the top-selling novels of the 20th century.
·Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was published in July 1954, kicking off the trilogy that would launch Tolkien to fame.
·Tolkien died on September 2, 1973.
·The Underlying Asset is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Darren Sutherland, a New York-based rare book specialist.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1937 First Edition copy of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 1,500 First Edition copies of The Hobbit.
·The Underlying Asset comes with its first state dust jacket, original pictorial cloth, map endpapers, and pictorial dust jacket.
·The Underlying Asset is housed in a custom quarter morocco clamshell box.
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Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset exhibits mild sunning to its cloth.
·The Underlying Asset has undergone restoration to the edges and folds of its jacket, as well as two small areas of the spine panel.
·The Underlying Asset has had the lower corner of its front flap replaced where price was clipped.
Details
Series 1937 The Hobbit | |
Title | The Hobbit |
Author | J.R.R. Tolkien |
Publisher | George Allen & Unwin Ltd. |
Publication Date | 1937 |
Edition | First Edition |
Condition | Fine (Book) |
Condition | Near Fine (Dustjacket) |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1937 The Hobbit going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #PUNK5883
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #PUNK5883 Asset Cost (1) | $500,000 | 83.33% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $60,000 | 10.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.05% | |
Brokerage Fee | $6,000 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $4,500 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.02% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.03% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $28,900 | 4.82% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $39,700 | 6.62% | |
Total Proceeds | $600,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Purchase Option Agreement |
Date of Agreement | 11/11/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | 2/9/2022 |
Option Exercise Amount | $500,000 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $60,000 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES CRYPTOPUNK 5883
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #PUNK5883 Offering, Series #PUNK5883 will purchase a Number 5883 Male CryptoPunk NFT for Series #PUNK5883 (The “Series CryptoPunk 5883” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #PUNK5883, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Non-fungible tokens (NFT) are unique digital assets that exist on a blockchain (a distributed public ledger) and are used to represent tangible and intangible items such as art, sports highlights, and virtual avatars.
·CryptoPunks are a collection of 10,000 uniquely generated collectible characters with proof of ownership stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
·The Underlying Asset is a Number 5883 Male CryptoPunk NFT.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·In June of 2017, the founders of Larva Labs, Matt Hall and John Watkinson, released 10,000 CryptoPunks to the public. Each CryptoPunk character was generated algorithmically from a set of templates, creating unique characters with varying levels of rarity and characteristics.
·The CryptoPunks were released for free (not including the transaction fees) and could be claimed by anyone with an Ethereum wallet.
·Hall told Mashable.com in 2017 that the project was “conceived to test out some of the dynamics of scarcity and demand.”
·There are five different CryptoPunk types. The rarest is Alien (9 total), followed by Ape (24 total), Zombie (88 total), Female (3,840 total), and the least rare, Male (6,039 total).
·CryptoPunks can be bought and sold via a marketplace embedded in the blockchain. Buyers use the crypto currency Ethereum to transact.
·The record sale for a CryptoPunk occurred on June 10, 2021. Shalom Mackenzie (the largest shareholder in DraftKings) purchased a CryptoPunk for over $11.7 million in a Sotheby’s auction. The CryptoPunk purchased by Mackenzie was an Alien Punk — the rarest of the five Punk Types.
·The Underlying Asset is accompanied by proof of ownership stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is CryptoPunk #5883.
·The Underlying Asset is a Male CryptoPunk.
·There are 6,039 Male CryptoPunks.
·The Underlying Asset has three accessories: Chinstrap, Silver Chain, and Fedora.
·282 CryptoPunks have the Chinstrap accessory, 156 CryptoPunks have the Silver Chain accessory, and 186 CryptoPunks have the Fedora accessory.
·The Underlying Asset was first claimed on June 23, 2017.
·The Underlying Asset was sold on September 2, 2019, for $45 to NFT collector Pranksy.
·The Underlying Asset was sold on January 4, 2020, for $87.
·The Underlying Asset was sold on February 17, 2021, for $25,322.
·The Underlying Asset was sold on February 19, 2021, for $37,637.
·The Underlying Asset was sold on February 20, 2021, for $52,618.
·The Underlying Asset was sold on March 4, 2021, for $37,855.
·The Underlying Asset was sold on March 17, 2021, for $71,616.
·The Underlying Asset was sold on August 25, 2021, for $312,164.
·The Underlying Asset was sold on September 24, 2021, for $356,414.
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Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset is consistent with the description provided by Larva Labs and proof of ownership stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
Details
Series CryptoPunk 5883 | |
Creator | Larva Labs |
NFT | CryptoPunk |
Number | 5883 |
Type | Male |
Type Rarity | 1 of 6,039 (Male) |
Accessories | Chinstrap, Silver Chain, Fedora |
Accessory Rarity | 1 of 282 (Chinstrap) |
Accessory Rarity | 1 of 156 (Silver Chain) |
Accessory Rarity | 1 of 186 (Fedora) |
Date of 1st Claim | June 23, 2017 |
Proof of Ownership | Ethereum Blockchain |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series CryptoPunk 5883 going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #OBIWAN
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #OBIWAN Asset Cost (1) | $9,999 | 83.33% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 2.50% | |
Brokerage Fee | $120 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $500 | 4.17% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.83% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 1.67% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $781 | 6.51% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $1,701 | 14.18% | |
Total Proceeds | $12,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 10/21/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $9,999 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1978 STAR WARS BEN (OBI-WAN) KENOBI ACTION FIGURE
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #OBIWAN Offering, Series #OBIWAN will purchase a 1978 Kenner Star Wars Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi Action Figure graded AFA 85 for Series #OBIWAN (The “Series 1978 Star Wars Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi Action Figure” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #OBIWAN, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Star Wars is a series of films created by George Lucas that has spawned a wide-spanning industry since its debut in 1977, including ongoing films and TV shows, merchandise, trading cards, toys, and video games. The New York Times called Star Wars a “cultural behemoth.”
·Kenner Products was founded in 1947 by Albert, Phillip, and Joseph Kenner. The company would go on to produce toys such as the Easy-Bake Oven and Star Wars action figures.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1978 Kenner Star Wars Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi Action Figure graded AFA 85.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·The first Star Wars film was released on May 25, 1977 (later retitled “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope”). Directed by George Lucas, the “Space Opera” grossed an estimated $775,398,007 at the worldwide box office.
·Following the debut hit, the franchise has since released a total of 11 films, with “Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker” arriving in theatres on December 20, 2019.
·The Walt Disney corporation announced they agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. on October 30, 2012. Through this deal, Disney acquired ownership of Star Wars and associated businesses in film, consumer products, animation, and more.
·After the success of the Star Wars film in 1977, Kenner signed a licensing deal to produce Star Wars toys. According to Cincinnati.com, other toy companies turned down the deal because at the time toy companies generally produced toys related to TV shows due to the longer exposure period compared to movies.
·Cincinnati.com has reported that a Kenner designer named Jim Swearingen “recalled reading the ‘Star Wars’ script and telling his bosses they had to do these toys.”
·Since Kenner knew they wanted to produce toys of the spaceships from Star Wars, they scaled down the figures from the common 8 or 12 inches to 3.75 inches, which, in the words of Cincinnati.com, became “the new industry standard.”
·In the fall of 1977, Kenner produced puzzles and a board game, but the action figures would take a year to produce and would not meet the holiday deadline. According to Cincinnati.com: “…they tried a bit of innovative marketing. Kenner whipped up a cardboard stand and an “Early Bird Certificate Package” that promised delivery of the first four figures (Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca and R2-D2) when they were available the next year. The company essentially sold parents an empty box, an I.O.U., to put under the tree on Christmas morning.”
·Kenner’s Star Wars action figures were added to the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2012.
·Kenner Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi action figures’ first carded appearance came in the 12-back series (the first Kenner release). One way to identify one of the earliest Kenobi releases is by the “SKU on Figure Stand” variation.
·Kenobi is one of the last living Jedis in the galaxy, introduced in the first Star Wars film, A New Hope. Kenobi trained Anakin Skywalker (and later, his son Luke), passing on his knowledge as a legendary Jedi Master.
·In March 2019, a Disney+ series featuring Kenobi was announced, starring Ewan McGregor.
·The Underlying Asset has been issued a grade of AFA NM+ 85 by Action Figure Authority (AFA) with Certification No. 11073801.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1978 Kenner Star Wars Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi Action Figure graded AFA 85.
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·The Underlying Asset’s AFA Condition Report consists of the following grades: Blister: 85, Figure: 85, Card: 80.
·The Underlying Asset features its SKU on its Figure Stand, indicative of an early production-run.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from AFA.
Details
Series 1978 Star Wars Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi Action Figure | |
Action Figure | Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi |
Manufacturer | Kenner |
Series | Star Wars 12 Back-A |
Variation | SKU On Figure Stand |
Year | 1978 |
Memorabilia Type | Action Figure |
Rarity | 1 of 4 (AFA 85) |
Authentication | Action Figure Authority (AFA) |
Grade | 85 |
Grade (Blister) | 85 |
Grade (Figure) | 85 |
Grade (Card) | 80 |
Certification No. | 11073801 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1978 Star Wars Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi Action Figure going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #HAMILTON1
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #HAMILTON1 Asset Cost (1) | $28,800 | 82.29% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.86% | |
Brokerage Fee | $350 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $500 | 1.43% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.29% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.57% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $4,750 | 13.57% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $5,900 | 16.86% | |
Total Proceeds | $35,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 10/25/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $28,800 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 2020 LEWIS HAMILTON AUTOGRAPHED PATCH CARD
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #HAMILTON1 Offering, Series #HAMILTON1 will purchase a 2020 Topps Dynasty Triple Relic #ILH Lewis Hamilton Autographed Patch Card graded PSA 10 for Series #HAMILTON1 (The “Series 2020 Lewis Hamilton Autographed Patch Card” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #HAMILTON1, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·The Topps Company, Inc. was founded as Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. in Brooklyn in 1938 by the four sons of Morris Shorin, Abram, Ira, Joseph, and Phillip. Topps began first printing cards in 1949 and issuing them as ‘freebies’ inside packs of gum.
·Lewis Hamilton is a professional Formula 1 driver who is widely considered one of the greatest drivers in the sports history. Since his rookie season in 2007, Hamilton has won seven World Championships and finished on 177 podiums.
·The Underlying Asset is a 2020 Topps Dynasty Triple Relic #ILH Lewis Hamilton Autographed Patch Card graded PSA 10.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Lewis Hamilton was born on January 7, 1985, in Stevenage, England.
·According to Formula1.com, in 1995, Hamilton contacted Ron Dennis, the head of the McLaren Mercedes Formula One Team, and said, “Hello Mr. Dennis, I'm Lewis Hamilton and one day I'd like to race for your team.” Dennis gave him his autograph and his phone number and said “Call me in nine years.”
·In November 1998, Hamilton was on the cover of Autoweek Magazine at age 13. Hamilton had just been signed to McLaren and Mercedes-Benz Young Driver Support Progamme and was seen as a “promising young talent.”
·In March 2007, Lewis Hamilton made his F1 debut, driving for McLaren at the Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton recorded a podium finish as the third-place driver.
·Hamilton is the first and only black driver to race in Formula 1.
·Hamilton became the youngest World Champion at age 23 in the Brazil Grand Prix in November 2008.
·In November 2012, Hamilton announces he will be leaving McLaren and signing with Mercedes.
·In November 2014, according to Formula1.com, Hamilton won the World Championship in Abu Dhabi, saying, “This is the greatest day of my life.”
·In September 2021, Hamilton became the first F1 driver in history to reach 100 career wins.
·In October 2021, The Washington Post Published an article titled: “Formula One racing is gaining traction in the United States, and an emerging fan base is along for the ride.” In the piece, the Netflix series “Drive to Survive,” which documents each F1 season, is credited as a catalyst for the growth of the sport in the United States. The article reports that since ESPN began a partnership with F1 in 2018, there has been a “surge in viewership.” 2021 saw a 51% increase in viewership over the first 15 races compared with the previous year.
·The Underlying Asset has been issued a grade of GEM MT by Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA) with Certification No. 63146949.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 2020 Topps Dynasty Triple Relic #ILH Lewis Hamilton Autographed Patch Card graded PSA 10.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 1 2020 Topps Dynasty Triple Relic #ILH Lewis Hamilton Autographed Patch Card examples graded PSA 10 with 0 graded higher.
·The Underlying Asset comes from a print-run of 10.
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Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from PSA.
Details
Series 2020 Lewis Hamilton Autographed Patch Card | |
Professional League | Formula 1 |
Player | Lewis Hamilton |
Team | Mercedes |
Year / Season | 2020 |
Memorabilia Type | Trading Card |
Manufacturer | Topps |
Print-run | /10 |
Rarity | 1 of 1 (PSA 10) |
Number in Set | #ILH |
Authentication | Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA) |
Grade | 10 |
Grade (Autograph) | 10 |
Certification No. | 63146949 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 2020 Lewis Hamilton Autographed Patch Card going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #POPEYE
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #POPEYE Asset Cost (1) | $57,000 | 51.82% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $33,000 | 30.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.27% | |
Brokerage Fee | $1,100 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $825 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.09% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.18% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $17,475 | 15.89% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $19,700 | 17.91% | |
Total Proceeds | $110,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Purchase Agreement |
Date of Agreement | 10/27/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $57,000 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $33,000 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1986 NES POPEYE VIDEO GAME
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #POPEYE Offering, Series #POPEYE will purchase a 1986 NES Popeye Video Game graded Wata 9.4 A+ as the Underlying Asset for Series #POPEYE (The “Series 1986 NES Popeye Video Game” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #POPEYE as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·The NES was launched in New York City in October 1985, Los Angeles in February 1986, and the rest of North America in September of 1986. Nintendo sold 61.9 million NES units worldwide.
·Popeye the Sailor Man was a comic strip character introduced by E.C. Segar in 1929 in the comic strip “Thimble Theater,” which had been in circulation since 1919. Upon Popeye’s debut, the strip became immediately popular.
·Popeye for the NES is a 1986 port of the 1983 Nintendo arcade game of the same name. The NES cartridge was released as part of the Arcade Classics Series, a collection of games ported from arcades to the NES.
·The Underlying Asset is a 1986 NES Popeye Video Game graded Wata 9.4 A+.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Popeye, as well as girlfriend Olive Oyl, and rival Bluto, made their first theatrical appearance on July 14, 1933, in a Betty Boop cartoon titled Popeye the Sailor. Betty Boop appeared only momentarily because the film was meant to test Popeye’s ability to win over audiences and feature in his own series of shorts. Three months after the short’s successful run, Popeye received his own animated theatrical series.
·In 1936 Popeye starred in his first set of color cartoons, one of which, Popeye Meets Sinbad the Sailor, was nominated for an Academy Award.
·Paramount Pictures sold their 234 Popeye shorts to Associated Artists Productions for television syndication in 1957. This increased Popeye’s waning popularity, making him the most popular children’s television star at the time. An advertisement in the March 20, 1957, issue of Variety read: “Spinach rates high with kids when Popeye’s back in town. So does Popeye himself. In 21 cities across the country all markets rated thus far by ARB-Popeye cartoon programs earned a resounding rating of 16.2 on a weekly average, regardless of station, time period or competition.”
·The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was a console released by Nintendo for U.S. Markets in 1985.
·The NES was launched in New York City in October 1985, Los Angeles in February 1986, and the rest of North America in September of 1986. Nintendo sold 61.9 million NES units worldwide.
·The NES system was sold new in the United States until it was discontinued in 1995.
·Shigeru Miyamoto was hired by Nintendo after graduating from college with hopes of becoming a toy-designer. Instead, as Game Developer reports, the young designer would be tasked with working on art for Nintendo’s new video games.
·Nintendo’s early video games (“Sheriff” and “Radar Scope”) were successful in Japan, but when the company tried to enter the U.S. market to compete with Taito and Namco, they were met with failure, only selling 1,000 units of “Radar Scope” and finding themselves left with unwanted expensive inventory, according to Game Developer.
·Accoridng to Game Developer, in order to avoid financial ruin, Miyamoto was placed in charge of a new project to save Nintendo’s video game department. Despite no game design experience (he simply gave direction to the design team to execute on his ideas), Miyamoto approached the design of this new game differently than his predecessors, placing characters with individual personalities and stories at the center of his vision.
·Miyamoto would be responsible for the creation of Nintendo’s 1981 video game hit, Donkey Kong, which is often credited with saving Nintendo from financial ruin, according to Game Developer. Originally, it had been planned as a Popeye game, but due to initial licensing issues, “the designer superimposed the classic (Popeye, Bluto, Olive Oyl) love triangle over a King Kong theme.”
·According to MCMRose.com, thanks to Donkey Kong’s success, Popeye publisher, King Features Syndicate, decided Nintendo was a good fit for a Popeye video game, hence Miyamoto was able to create a
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game based on the IP after all. For further detail, see Ken Horowitz, Beyond Donkey Kong: A History of Nintendo Arcade Games (2020).
·In the Popeye game, the player is represented by Popeye, who must avoid his enemy Brutus and avoid flying objects thrown by The Sea Hag. The game is very similar to Donkey Kong in style and game play. The platformer rotates through three levels of play, and each level is fully visible on a single screen. The arcade game was first released as an arcade cabinet in December of 1982.
·Popeye for the NES, released in 1986, was part of Nintendo’s Arcade Classics Series. This series is part of Nintendo’s first 30 games, known as the “Black Box” series because of their uniform box design.
·On December 12, 1980, a live-action Popeye film was released. It was directed by esteemed director Robert Altman and starred Robin Williams in the title role.
·Nintendo released an official, 3D version of the original Popeye game for their Switch console on November 4, 2021.
·The Carolina Collection is described by Wata in an article from 2019: “What makes this collection truly outstanding is rooted in the person that meticulously assembled it over many years – Dain Anderson, founder and highly active member of the NintendoAge forums… Rare and valuable pieces range from several of the best known examples of the most highly coveted NES games to historical “paper” items that contribute to the fascinating evolution of at-home video gaming.”
·The Carolina Collection was formerly owned by Jeff Meyer, the founder of GoCollect.com.
·In the 2019 article, Wata wrote that The Carolina Collection “will be slowly exposed to the collecting community through a small handful of best-in-class auction houses and trusted collectibles dealers.”
·In the 2019 article, Wata wrote: “As with many other Collections and Pedigrees, the history of The Carolina Collection and the provenance of many of these pieces matter to collectors. Dain’s impact on the community, video game collecting, and the documentation of video game history is unparalleled. Noting pieces from The Carolina Collection allows collectors the opportunity to own a piece of this landmark collection that was curated over close to two decades by one of the ‘fathers’ of video game collecting.”
·The Underlying Asset has been authenticated by Wata Games and issued a grade of 9.4 A+ with certification number 573830-018.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a 1986 NES Popeye Video Game graded Wata 9.4 A+.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 2 copies of the 1986 NES Popeye Video Game graded 9.4 A+.
·The Underlying Asset is a part of “The Carolina Collection.”
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from Wata Games.
Series 1986 NES Popeye Video Game | |
Game | Popeye |
System | NES |
Manufacturer | Nintendo |
Production Year | 1986 |
Box Variant | The Carolina Collection, Rev-A, Round SOQ |
Rarity | 1 of 2 (Wata 9.4 A+) |
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Authentication | Wata Games |
Box Grade | 9.4 |
Seal Rating | A+ |
Certification No. | 573830-018 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1986 NES Popeye Video Game going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #BLASTOISE
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
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| |
Cash Portion of the #BLASTOISE Asset Cost (1) | $216,000 | 86.40% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $0 | 0.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.12% | |
Brokerage Fee | $2,500 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $1,875 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $412 | 0.16% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.08% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $28,713 | 11.49% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $33,700 | 13.48% | |
Total Proceeds | $250,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Upfront Purchase |
Date of Agreement | 7/24/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Down-payment Amount | $216,000 |
Installment 1 Amount | $0 |
Installment 2 Amount | $0 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $0 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $612 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES POKéMON BLASTOISE “GOLD BORDER” TEST CARD
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #BLASTOISE Offering, Series #BLASTOISE will purchase a Pokémon Blastoise #009/165R Test Print "Gold Border" Foil Card graded CGC 6.5+ for Series #BLASTOISE (The “Series Pokémon Blastoise “Gold Border Test Card” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #BLASTOISE, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Pokémon is a Japanese media brand that is managed by Nintendo and Game Freak and centers around creatures (Pokémon), which, in collaboration with their human trainers, learn to battle one another.
·Pokémon, which launched in 1996, has become one of the most valuable media franchises in the world with an estimated $95 billion in lifetime revenue split between video games, trading cards, TV Shows, movies, comic books, and licensed merchandise.
·The Underlying Asset is a Pokémon Blastoise #009/165R Test Print "Gold Border" Foil Card graded CGC 6.5+.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·On February 27, 1996, Nintendo released the Game Freak developed game “Pocket Monsters: Red and Green” for the Game Boy. It was then released over the next two years internationally as Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. These were the first Pokémon video games released in the US.
·In 1999, Wizards of the Coast published the 1st Edition English set.
·Nintendo owns one-third of The Pokémon Company.
·As of 2016, nearly 15 billion Pokémon cards had been produced.
·Pokémon GO, an augmented reality game that allows players to hunt for Pokémon in their physical environments, was released in 2016 to massive success.
·Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) was originally a small adventure games company founded in 1990 by Peter Adkison, a Boeing systems analyst. By 1993, a small team working out of Adkison’s basement released a trading card game called Magic: The Gathering which would become incredibly successful.
·In 1998, Wizards of the Coast produced a number of test English language Pokemon cards before any full production print runs were exercised. Graded and authenticated by the Comics Grading Authority in late 2020, three Blastoise “Gold Border” Foil Cards with a Magic: The Gathering logo on their backs were submitted for analysis. They were shown to be authentic early WotC test prints. These cards are known to be some of the rarest and certainly earliest Pokemon cards ever printed.
·WOTC first started printing Magic: The Gathering in 1993 with a staff of only eight people.
·Magic: The Gathering is a trading card game set in a mythical realm called Dominia, featuring wizards seeking to control over the land. Each player uses their own unique customized 40 card deck.
·The Underlying Asset has been issued a grade of Ex/NM+ 6.5 by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) with Certification No. 3719259001
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a Pokémon Blastoise #009/165R Test Print "Gold Border" Foil Card graded CGC 6.5+.
·The Underlying Asset’s CGC Condition Report consists of the following grades: Centering: 9.5, Corners: 6.5, Edges: 6.5, Surface: 7.5.
·The Underlying Asset was 1 of 4 “Rare Pokémon Test Print Blastoise Cards” certified by CGC on December 7, 2020.
·The Underlying Asset was 1 of 3 “Rare Pokémon Test Print Blastoise Cards” featuring a “Magic: The Gathering” card-back certified by CGC on December 7, 2020.
·The Underlying Asset is 1 of 5 “Rare Pokémon Test Print Blastoise Cards” featuring a “Magic: The Gathering” card-back certified by CGC.
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·The Underlying Asset was created in mid-1998 as an early attempt by Wizards of the Coast to manufacture English Pokémon Cards.
·The Underlying Asset features a rendering of Blastoise on its front that was used on a Japanese promotion as well as on the cover of the Pokémon Blue Video Game.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset’s condition is consistent with its condition grade from CGC.
Details
Series Pokémon Blastoise “Gold Border” Test Card | |
TCG | Pokémon Trading Card Game |
Set | Wizards of the Coast Test Print |
Variety | Blastoise “Gold Border” Foil |
Number in Set | #009/165R |
Year | 1998 |
Memorabilia Type | Trading Card |
Manufacturer | Wizards of the Coast |
Rarity | 1 of 5 (Magic the Gathering Card-Back) |
Authentication | Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) |
Grade | 6.5 |
Grade (Centering) | 9.5 |
Grade (Corners) | 6.5 |
Grade (Edges) | 6.5 |
Grade (Surface) | 7.5 |
Certification No. | 3719259001 |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Pokémon Blastoise “Gold Border” Test Card going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #BAYC4612
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
|
| |
Cash Portion of the #BAYC4612 Asset Cost (1) | $450,000 | 64.29% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $210,000 | 30.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.04% | |
Brokerage Fee | $7,000 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $5,250 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $0 | 0.00% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.01% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.03% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $27,150 | 3.88% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $39,700 | 5.67% | |
Total Proceeds | $700,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Purchase Option Agreement |
Date of Agreement | 11/19/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Option Exercise Amount | $450,000 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $210,000 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES BORED APE YACHT CLUB 4612 NFT
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #BAYC4612 Offering, Series #BAYC4612 will purchase a Number 4612 Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT with Laser Eyes for Series #BAYC4612 (The “Series Bored Ape Yacht Club 4612 NFT” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #BAYC4612, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Non-fungible tokens (NFT) are unique digital assets that exist on a blockchain (a distributed public ledger) and are used to represent tangible and intangible items such as art, sports highlights, and virtual avatars.
·The Bored Ape Yacht Club (commonly abbreviated as BAYC) is a collection of 10,000 “Bored Ape” NFTs created by Yuga Labs. Each Ape is unique and grants its owner entrance to the Yacht Club and associated membership benefits.
·The Underlying Asset is a Number 4612 Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT with Laser Eyes.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·According to the BAYC website, each Ape is unique and “programmatically generated from over 170 possible traits, including expression headwear, clothing, and more.”
·The BAYC project was launched on April 30th, 2021. Originally, Apes were offered at a price of around $200. About a day after launch, all of the 10,000 Apes had sold out.
·The founders of the BAYC project have explained that their intention is for the NFTs to foster community and act as a “digital identity.”
·BAYC was one of the first NFT projects to allow individual buyers the commercial rights to their NFTs, according to The New Yorker. “…each member is allowed to brand his own projects or products and sell them independently.”
·Members of the BAYC were offered an NFT dog (a collection called the Bored Ape Kennel Club).
·The Mutant Ape Yacht Club is “a collection of up to 20,000 Mutant Apes that can only be created by exposing an existing Bored Ape to a vial of MUTANT SERUM or by minting a Mutant Ape in the public sale.”
·On September 9th, 2021, two lots of BAYC NFTs sold at Sotheby’s. The first lot contained 101 Apes and sold for $24,393,000. The second lot contained 101 Bored Ape Kennel Club NFTs and sold for $1,835,000.
·According to Yahoo: “Alongside CryptoPunks, BAYC has established itself as a premium “blue-chip” NFT collection and has attracted the likes of NBA players Steph Curry and Kevin Durant alongside popular social media personality and artist KSI into becoming holders of the now coveted collection.”
·On August 20th, 2021, Arizona Iced Tea announced a collaboration with BAYC in the form of an “Arizona Aped” NFT comic.
·On October 12, 2021, Variety announced that Yuga Labs had signed a representation deal with the founder of management firm Maverick, which counts Madonna and U2 among its clients.
·On November 3rd, NBA player Tyrese Haliburton wore sneakers featuring his BAYC #8409 on his game sneakers.
·On November 11th, Jimmy Fallon announced during an interview with artist Beeple that he had purchased a Bored Ape.
·On November 21st, NFL player Andrew Sendejo wore custom cleats during an NFL game featuring his BAYC #4247.
·As of November 23rd, 2021, Bored Ape Yacht is the 3rd ranked of the top NFTs on OpenSea all time, ranked by volume, floor price, and other statistics.
·According to an article published by One37PM, celebrities who own Bored Apes include: Steph Curry, Marshmello, FaZe Banks, Logan Paul, and The Chainsmokers.
·The Underlying Asset is accompanied by proof of ownership stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
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Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is Bored Ape #4612.
·The Underlying Asset has the following six properties: Laser Eyes (Eyes), Horns (Hat), Black T (Clothes), Dumbfounded (Mouth), Golden Brown (Fur), and Yellow (Background).
·The Underlying Asset was minted on May 1, 2021 by Pranksy.
·The Underlying Asset was sold on May 30, 2021, for 1.75 Ethereum ($4,177.09) to ETH wallet papabones. On June 11, 2021, the Underlying Asset was sold for 6.66 Ethereum ($15,684.90) to ETH wallet Hype-eth.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset is consistent with the description provided by The Bored Ape Yacht Club and proof of ownership stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
Details
Series Bored Ape Yacht Club 4612 NFT | |
Creator | Yuga Labs |
NFT | Bored Ape Yacht Club |
Number | 4612 |
Property | Laser Eyes (Eyes) |
Property Rarity | 0.69% Have This Trait |
Property | Horns (Hat) |
Property Rarity | 3% Have This Trait |
Property | Black T (Clothes) |
Property Rarity | 3% Have This Trait |
Property | Dumbfounded (Mouth) |
Property Rarity | 5% Have This Trait |
Property | Golden Brown (Fur) |
Property Rarity | 8% Have This Trait |
Property | Yellow (Background) |
Property Rarity | 13% Have This Trait |
Proof of Ownership | Ethereum Blockchain |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Bored Ape Yacht Club 4612 NFT going forward.
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USE OF PROCEEDS – SERIES #84JORDAN2
We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:
Use of Proceeds Table | Dollar Amount | Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds | |
Uses |
|
| |
Cash Portion of the #84JORDAN2 Asset Cost (1) | $375,000 | 41.67% | |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration (1) | $450,000 | 50.00% | |
Cash on Series Balance Sheet | $300 | 0.03% | |
Brokerage Fee | $9,000 | 1.00% | |
Offering Expenses (2) | $6,750 | 0.75% | |
Acquisition Expenses (3) | Accrued Interest | $0 | 0.00% |
Finder Fee | $0 | 0.00% | |
Authentication Expense | $5,000 | 0.56% | |
Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable) | $100 | 0.01% | |
Marketing Materials | $200 | 0.02% | |
Refurbishment & maintenance | $0 | 0.00% | |
Sourcing Fee | $53,650 | 5.96% | |
Total Fees and Expenses | $74,700 | 8.30% | |
Total Proceeds | $900,000 | 100.00% | |
(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table.
(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.
(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.
Upon the Closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series.
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On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Underlying Asset with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table.
Series Detail Table | |
Agreement Type | Purchase Agreement |
Date of Agreement | 10/29/2021 |
Expiration Date of Agreement | N/A |
Cash Portion of Purchase Price | $375,000 |
Interests issued to Asset Seller as part of total consideration | $450,000 |
Asset Seller Specifics | None |
Acquisition Expenses | $5,300 |
In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series. Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.
The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth. The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above. The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering. The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses. In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1984 NIKE AIR SHIP MICHAEL JORDAN SNEAKERS
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #84JORDAN2 Offering, Series #84JORDAN2 will purchase a pair of 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Game-Worn Sneakers for Series #84JORDAN2 (The “Series 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Sneakers” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #84JORDAN2, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Michael Jordan debuted with the Bulls in the 1984-1985 season and played with the team until the end of the 1993-1994 NBA season during which time he led the Bulls to three NBA Championships. Jordan then retired from basketball to play Minor League Baseball. He then came out of retirement and returned to the Bulls from 1995 – 1998, leading the team to another three additional NBA Championships, before retiring for the second time. He came out of retirement again and played for the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003, until the end of his NBA career.
·The Nike Air Ship sneakers were the first sneakers Michael Jordan wore when he debuted in the NBA before Jordan started wearing the Air Jordan 1’s, which became famous for launching the Jordan brand that continues to operate today, posting $44.5 billion in sales during the 2021 fiscal year (ending in May 2021).
·The Underlying Asset is a pair of 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Game-Worn Sneakers.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York.
·Jordan was drafted third overall in the first round of the 1984 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls and made his NBA Debut on October 26, 1984.
·In 1984, Michael Jordan partnered with Nike to launch the Jordan Brand. Jordan wore the first iteration of Nike shoes made under his eponymous brand during his rookie season, the ‘Air Jordan I.’
·Jordan spent 21 months away from the NBA from 1993-95 pursuing professional baseball.
·On March 19, 1995, Jordan released a written statement announcing his return to the NBA, saying simply “I’m back.”
·The 1995-96 marked his first full season back in the NBA, and Jordan played 82 games, scoring 30.4 points per game and recording 4.3 assists and 6.6 rebounds per game.
·During the 1995-96 playoffs, Jordan averaged 30.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds.
·Jordan and the Chicago Bulls won the 1995-96 NBA Championship against the Seattle Supersonics in 6 games, the first of the Bulls second “three-peat” of the 1990s.
·Over the course of his fifteen-year career, Jordan was named to 14 All Star Teams, 11 All-NBA Teams, and 9 All-Defensive Teams.
·Jordan was a 10-time Scoring Champion, 5-time MVP, and the winner of 6 NBA Finals, for all of which he was awarded the NBA Finals MVP. He is a member of the NBA Hall of Fame.
·In 1982, Nike released the Air Force 1’s. The basketball sneakers featured “a revolutionary technological innovation: a pocket of air in the heel for cushioning and support.” According to the New York Times, the shoe was priced at $89.95 and “was an immediate hit among players, from the N.B.A. to the playground, with professionals like Moses Malone and Michael Cooper endorsing them and wearing them during games.”
·Jordan was reportedly hesitant to sign with Nike because he disliked their shoes and preferred to play in Converse. As a result of the extended negotiations, Nike was unable to perfect the Air Jordan 1s in time for game-use. Instead, Jordan began his career wearing the Nike Air Ships, Nike’s current “flagship model.”
·The Air Ship was designed by Bruce Kilgore, the same designer responsible for the Air Force 1’s. The similarities between the two shoes are pointed out by Grailed: “In somewhat reductive terms, the Air Ship was kind of an Air Force 1 minus the iconic strap. There was the high-top design, the leather upper, the Swoosh, the thick rubber sole with “Nike” in raised lettering (which is “Air” on Air Force 1s), and, put simply, the same overall styling.”
·Before the Air Jordan I’s, Jordan was partial to Converse sneakers.
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·The Air Jordan I was Nike’s effort to manufacture a shoe suited to Jordan’s preferences. According to CR Fashionbook: “To please the star, Peter Moore, creative director of Nike at the time, listened to Jordan's complaints: Nike's soles were too thick to play in, there wasn't any support, and he didn't want to look like he was wearing clown shoes. Moore accepted the challenge and got to work.”
·Michael Jordan wore the Air Jordan 1’s in a game for the first time on November 17th, 1984. This was the 11th game of his career.
·In 2020, “The Last Dance,” a miniseries co-produced by ESPN Films and Netflix, was released. The documentary series revolved around the career of Michael Jordan, with an emphasis on his legendary competitiveness and one-of-a-kind firebrand leadership style.
·In October 2021, a game-worn pair of autographed Nike Air Ships from the 5th game of Jordan’s NBA career were auctioned at Sotheby’s, selling for $1,472,000. This set the all-time auction record for any game-worn shoes, becoming the first to ever sell for over $1 million.
·The NBA banned Jordan from wearing the Air Ships in black and red colorway. Later this was used as a marketing ploy for the Air Jordan 1’s, which were mistakenly identified as the shoes banned by the NBA.
·The Underlying Asset is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from MEARS.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a pair of 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Game-Worn Sneakers.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset remains in condition as described by MEARS.
Details
Series 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Sneakers | |
Memorabilia Type | Game-Worn Sneakers |
Player | Michael Jordan |
Model | Air Ship |
Manufacturer | Nike |
Year | 1984 |
Authentication | MEARS |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Sneakers going forward.
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Exhibit 2.1 – Certificate of Formation for RSE Archive, LLC (1)
Exhibit 2.2 – Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement for RSE Archive, LLC (6)
Exhibit 2.3 – Certificate of Formation for RSE Archive Manager, LLC (1)
Exhibit 2.4 – Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement for RSE Archive Manager, LLC (6)
Exhibit 3.1 – Form of Series Designation (5)
Exhibit 4.1 – Form of Subscription Agreement (11)
Exhibit 6.1 – Form of Asset Management Agreement (6)
Exhibit 6.2 – Amended and Restated Broker of Record Agreement (10)
Exhibit 6.3 – Amended and Restated Transfer Agent Agreement (10)
Exhibit 6.4 – Amended and Restated Upper90 Secured Demand Promissory Term Note (3)
Exhibit 6.5 – Upper90 Credit and Guaranty Agreement (4)
Exhibit 6.6 – Standard Form Bill of Sale (5)
Exhibit 6.7 – Standard Form Purchase Agreement (6)
Exhibit 6.8 – Standard Form of Purchase Option Agreement (7)
Exhibit 6.9 – Terms and Conditions Governing Purchase of Series #GHOST1 (8)
Exhibit 6.10 – Standard Form #2 Purchase Agreement (15)
Exhibit 6.11 – Standard Form #2 Purchase Option Agreement (15)
Exhibit 6.12 – NCPS PPEX ATS Company Agreement
Exhibit 6.13 – Executing Broker Secondary Market Transactions Engagement Letter
Exhibit 6.14 – Executing Broker Tools License Agreement
Exhibit 6.15 – NCIT Software and Services License Agreement
Exhibit 8.1 – Amended and Restated Subscription Escrow Agreement (10)
Exhibit 8.2 – Amended and Restated Custody Agreement with DriveWealth, LLC (10)
Exhibit 11.1 – Consent of EisnerAmper LLP
Exhibit 12.1 – Opinion of Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C.
Exhibit 13.1 – Amended and Restated Testing the Waters Materials (2)
Exhibit 13.2 – Additional Testing the Waters Materials – Form (6)
Exhibit 13.3 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #IOMMI (8)
Exhibit 13.4 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #MEGALODON (9)
Exhibit 13.5 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #APPLELISA (11)
Exhibit 13.6 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #BAYC9159 (12)
Exhibit 13.7 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #SURFER4 (12)
Exhibit 13.8 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #OHTANI1 (12)
Exhibit 13.9 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #OHTANI2 (12)
Exhibit 13.10 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #WILT100 (12)
Exhibit 13.11 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #PENGUIN (13)
Exhibit 13.12 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #KARUIZAWA (13)
Exhibit 13.13 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #FANTASY7 (13)
Exhibit 13.14 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #03SERENA (13)
Exhibit 13.15 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #KOMBAT (14)
Exhibit 13.16 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #98MANNING (14)
Exhibit 13.17 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #GIJOE (14)
Exhibit 13.18 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #BEATLES1 (14)
Exhibit 13.19 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #SMB2 (15)
Exhibit 13.20 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #SQUIG5847 (15)
Exhibit 13.21 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #PACQUIAO (16)
Exhibit 13.22 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #83JOBS (16)
Exhibit 13.23 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #BATMAN181 (16)
Exhibit 13.24 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #HOBBIT (16)
Exhibit 13.25 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #PUNK5883 (16)
Exhibit 13.26 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #OBIWAN (17)
Exhibit 13.27 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #HAMILTON1 (17)
Exhibit 13.28 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #POPEYE (17)
Exhibit 13.29 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #BLASTOISE (17)
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Exhibit 13.30 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #BAYC4612
Exhibit 13.31 – Testing the Waters Materials Relating to Series #84JORDAN2
(1)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Offering Statement on Form 1-A filed with the Commission on August 13, 2019
(2)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Pre-Qualification Amendment No. 2 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on September 16, 2019
(3)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 12 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on October 8, 2020
(4)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 16 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on December 10, 2020
(5)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 20 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on May 6, 2021
(6)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 24 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on September 7, 2021
(7)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 25 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on September 10, 2021
(8)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 27 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on September 21, 2021
(9)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 28 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on October 4, 2021
(10) Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 32 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on October 15, 2021
(11) Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 33 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on October 25, 2021
(12) Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 34 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on October 25, 2021
(13)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 35 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on November 4, 2021
(14)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 36 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on November 4, 2021
(15)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 37 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on November 18, 2021
(16)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 38 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on November 18, 2021
(17)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Post-Qualification Amendment No. 39 to its Form 1-A filed with the Commission on November 18, 2021
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 1-A and has duly caused this post-qualification amendment to its offering statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New York, State of New York, on December 1, 2021.
RSE ARCHIVE, LLC
By: RSE Archive Manager, LLC, its managing member
By: Rally Holdings LLC, its sole member
By: RSE Markets, Inc., its sole member
By: /s/ George J. Leimer
Name: George J. Leimer
Title: Chief Executive Officer
This offering statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ Maximilian F. Niederste-Ostholt Name: Maximilian F. Niederste-Ostholt | Chief Financial Officer of RSE Markets, Inc. (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
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RSE ARCHIVE MANAGER, LLC
By: Rally Holdings LLC, its sole member
By: RSE Markets, Inc., its sole member
By: /s/ George J. Leimer Name: George J. Leimer Title: Chief Executive Officer
| Managing Member | December 1, 2021
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PPEX ATS COMPANY AGREEMENT
This PPEX ATS Company Agreement (including the policies and documents referenced below, collectively, this “Agreement”), effective as of the effective date set forth below (“Effective Date”), is entered into by and between (i) RSE Archive, LLC, a Delaware series limited liability company (“RSE Archive”), and each individual series registered under RSE Archive as may be joined to this Agreement by a separately executed joinder agreement (each, a “Series”, and collectively with RSE Archive, “Company”), and (ii) North Capital Private Securities Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“NCPS”, together with Company, the “Parties”, and each, a “Party”).
The following Exhibits and Joinder Agreement form are incorporated by reference into this Agreement and made a part hereof, and by signing this Agreement, Company acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement includes and is subject to the Exhibits:
Exhibit A – Services
Exhibit B – Fees and Expenses
Exhibit C – List of Authorized Contributors
Exhibit D – Terms and Conditions
Exhibit E – PPEX ATS User Manual
Joinder Agreement
In addition to the Exhibits, this Agreement incorporates by reference NCPS’s and its affiliates’ data privacy policies (currently North Capital’s Commitment to Privacy and, as applicable, North Capital’s Supplemental Privacy Notice for California Residents) (as amended from time to time, the “Privacy Policy”) and website terms of use (currently North Capital’s Website Terms of Use, including North Capital’s Supplemental Provisions for PPEX Users) (as amended from time to time, the “Terms of Use”), as posted on NCPS’s website from time to time at www.ppex.com (or such other website designated by NCPS for the PPEX ATS (as defined below), and its activities thereon, the “PPEX Site”). This cover page, the Exhibits, the Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy and any application or registration forms or other documents and authorizations completed by Company in connection with the PPEX ATS collectively constitute this Agreement.
A.NCPS is a broker-dealer registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) and the operator of the Public Private Execution Network Alternative Trading System or PPEX ATS, an electronic alternative trading system registered with the SEC and FINRA on Form ATS currently operated through the PPEX Site (“PPEX ATS”).
B.The PPEX ATS provides a platform for its Members (as defined in the PPEX ATS User Manual, attached as Exhibit E or as otherwise posted on the PPEX Site (as amended from time to time, the “User Manual”)) to facilitate resale transactions of unlisted securities by qualified participants outlined in the User Manual (including a ROFR Transaction, each, a “Trade”). For purposes of this Agreement, a “ROFR Transaction” means any transaction by or on behalf of an issuer of securities or a third party, or their assignees or delegees, pursuant to a right of first refusal, preemptive right or similar mechanism, or request to alter the transaction in lieu thereof, including a seller entering into a Trade with a different buyer preferred by the issuer or a third party or a redemption by or on behalf of the issuer or a third party, whether by law, contract, bylaw, charter or otherwise.
C.Each Series has offered and sold its securities as qualified by the SEC under Tier 2 of Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Regulation A”), and is seeking to pre-qualify with NCPS to provide and maintain information accessible by Members and their clients and their employees and agents about Company’s business, operations, finances and certain securities to facilitate Trades and activities on the PPEX ATS.
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THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A PRE-DISPUTE ARBITRATION CLAUSE IN SECTION 16 OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
In witness whereof, the Parties have duly executed this Agreement effective as of the Effective Date.
Effective Date: 06/14/2021
Company:NCPS:
Entity Name: RSE Archive, LLC North Capital Private Securities Corporation
Jurisdiction: Delaware Jurisdiction: Delaware
By: RSE Archive Manager, LLC, its managing member
By: Rally Holdings LLC, its sole member
By: RSE Markets, Inc., its sole member
/s/ George Leimer By: /s/ James P. Dowd
(Signature) (Signature)
Name: George Leimer Name: James P. Dowd
Title: Chief Executive Officer Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: Date:
Email: george@rally.com Email: jdowd@northcapital.com
sjudd@northcapital.com
Address:250 Lafayette Street, Second Floor Address: 623 E. Fort Union Boulevard, Suite 101 New York, New York 10012 Midvale, Utah 84047
Company payment information:
Credit Card
Name on Card:
Credit Card Number:
Expiration Date (MM/YY):
Billing Address:
ACH/Wire Information
Bank Name:
Account Holder Name:
Routing Number:
Account Number:
Account Type (Checking/Savings):
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Exhibit A – Services
Based on information provided by Company from time to time to, and maintained as current with, NCPS pursuant to Section 6 and the other relevant provisions of the Terms and Conditions set forth in Exhibit D (“Terms and Conditions”), NCPS to:
1.review information concerning Company’s and its affiliates’ business, operations, finances and capitalization;
2.review Company’s governing documents;
3.review offering materials, subscription documents and Company filings with the SEC in connection with Company’s primary issuances of relevant securities;
4.review of agreements, plans, bylaws, charters and other documents affecting transfer restrictions on relevant securities (“Transfer Restrictions”); and
5.if NCPS pre-qualifies Company and one or more Series’ securities (“Company Securities”), liaise with Company to facilitate Content (as defined in the Terms and Conditions) posting and access via the Technology.
NCPS may at any time and from time to time in its sole discretion, without prior notice to Company, modify or amend the format, content and other particulars of the Services.
Notwithstanding the Services, Company shall be responsible and liable for the accuracy and completeness of all such information and compliance with applicable local, state, national and international laws, rules, regulations and orders of any governmental, judicial, regulatory or enforcement authority or self-regulatory organization (“Law”), including, without limitation, any reliance upon issuance or transfer of securities pursuant to an exemption from or in compliance with federal or state registration requirements.
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Exhibit B – Fees and Expenses
Company shall pay or cause to be paid to NCPS:
1.an initial subscription fee of $12,000 for the first two years to be paid within three business days of the Effective Date; thereafter, a subscription fee of $10,000 per year for an annual subscription or $6,000 per six months for a six month subscription to be paid within three business days of the second anniversary of the Effective Date and annually or every six months thereafter, as applicable, such amounts to be paid via the credit card or other payment method indicated on the signature page to this Agreement (or as otherwise agreed by the Parties); and
2.out-of-pocket expenses incurred by NCPS in connection with due diligence, including, without limitation, bad actor and background checks and reasonable counsel fees incurred by NCPS in connection with due diligence.
NCPS may invoice Company from time to time as provided in Section 4.2 of the Terms and Conditions. ALL FEES AND EXPENSES PAID TO NCPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
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Exhibit C – List of Authorized Contributors
The following is a list of Authorized Contributors:
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Company to maintain as current this List of Authorized Contributors pursuant to Section 3 and other relevant provisions of the Terms and Conditions.
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Exhibit D – Terms and Conditions
By executing this Agreement, Company acknowledges and agrees to these Terms and Conditions, which are incorporated by reference:
1.
1.Services. Company retains NCPS to perform the services as set forth on Exhibit A and such other services as the Parties may mutually agree in writing from time to time (the “Services”). Notwithstanding, NCPS may at any time and from time to time in its sole discretion, with 30 days prior notice to Company (except to the extent necessary or advisable to comply with Law), modify or amend the format, content and other particulars of the Services, including terminating one or more of them, whether or not such modification or amendment adversely affects Company. Company agrees that NCPS shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any such adverse effects and Company’s sole recourse is to terminate this Agreement by giving NCPS at least 30 days’ prior written notice pursuant to Section 5.
2.Non-Exclusive License. NCPS grants Company a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable and non-sublicensable license during the Term to view-only access the PPEX ATS through the PPEX Site and its related software and other applications and technology for the sole purpose of viewing information about Company and Company Securities and Trades of Company Securities. This license is in addition to the license Company has and is required to maintain during the Term (as defined below) with NCPS’s affiliate, North Capital Investment Technology, Inc., for TransactAPI pursuant to a separate Software and Services License Agreement (“SSLA”). The technology covered by the licenses outlined in this Section 2 is collectively referred to herein as the “Technology”.
3.Access. Company shall submit to NCPS in writing the names and other information requested by NCPS of the individuals who Company desires to have view-only access of the PPEX ATS through the PPEX Site by Company, as set forth on Exhibit C, as updated from time to time by Company providing NCPS with prior written notice (collectively, “Authorized Contributors”). Such Authorized Contributors may be Company’s employees, representatives, service providers and agents (including third-party agents); provided that Company is solely responsible and liable for all acts or omissions of Authorized Contributors and any person conducting activity on the PPEX ATS on their behalf or through their access. Neither Company nor such Authorized Contributors shall be “Members” as defined in the User Manual and they will not be able or have any right to transact Trades on the PPEX ATS.
4.Fees.
4.1.Company shall pay or cause to be paid to NCPS the fees and expenses as outlined in Exhibit B, which may be updated from time to time by mutual written agreement of the Parties. NCPS fees and expenses will be paid as set forth on Exhibit B, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. Upon Company’s request, NCPS will provide Company with copies of all relevant invoices, receipts or other evidence of such expenses. ALL FEES AND EXPENSES PAID TO NCPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
4.2.To the extent not otherwise paid to NCPS pursuant to Exhibit B or Section 4.1, NCPS may invoice Company for all fees and expenses on a monthly basis by the 5th of the month, and if so invoiced, will be charged automatically by NCPS on the 15th of each month to the credit card or other payment method indicated on the signature page to this Agreement or as otherwise agreed by the Parties. Company consents to NCPS retaining and using Company’s payment information for future invoices and as provided in this Agreement. Company agrees and acknowledges that NCPS and its third party vendors may retain and use Company’s payment information to facilitate the payments provided for in this Agreement. Company agrees to provide NCPS written notice (which may be via email) of any update or changes to Company’s payment information. Absent current payment information, Company shall make, or cause to be made, all payments to NCPS within 10 days of receiving an invoice therefor. All payments made to NCPS shall be in U.S. dollars in immediately available funds.
4.3.If Company fails to make any payment when due then, in addition to all other remedies that may be available: (a) NCPS may charge interest on the past due amount at the rate of 1.5% per month, calculated daily and compounded monthly, or if lower, the highest rate permitted under Law; such interest may accrue after as well as before any judgment relating to collection of the amount due; (b) Company shall reimburse or cause to be reimbursed NCPS for all costs incurred by NCPS in collecting any late payments or interest, including attorneys’ fees, court costs and collection agency fees; and (c) NCPS may suspend its performance under this Agreement until all past due amounts and interest thereon have been paid, without incurring any obligation or liability to Company or any other person or entity by reason of such suspension; provided that cumulative late payments are subject to the overall limits as may be required by Law.
4.4.All amounts payable to NCPS in connection with this Agreement shall be exclusive of any valued added or similar tax (“VAT”), if applicable, and paid by or on behalf of Company to NCPS in full without any setoff, recoupment, counterclaim, deduction, debit or withholding for any reason (other than any deduction or withholding of tax as may be required by Law). If any VAT is chargeable in respect of any payments to NCPS, Company shall be responsible for the payment (or reimbursement) of any VAT imposed on account of any payments to NCPS by or on behalf of Company.
5.Term and Termination.
5.1.The term of this Agreement commences as of the Effective Date and continues until terminated as provided herein (the “Term”). Either Party may terminate this Agreement for any or no reason upon at least 30 days’ prior written notice to the other Party. NCPS may deny, suspend, limit or terminate access of any Authorized Contributor to the PPEX Site or the PPEX ATS at any time from time to time for any or no reason without notice or liability. NCPS may terminate this Agreement effectively immediately: (a) upon a breach of this Agreement by the Company if NCPS determines in its reasonable discretion that such breach cannot be cured within 30 days, or if it can be cured within 30 days and not cured, effective upon expiration of such 30 days; (b) upon the occurrence of any event that could prevent NCPS from operating the PPEX ATS, including, without limitation, any loss or potential loss of regulatory authorization or license, or any change in Law; or (c) if NCPS determines, in its sole discretion, that the security or normal operation of any part of the systems or services of the PPEX ATS (or services, equipment, facilities used to support such systems or services) has been compromised and cannot be promptly cured. The Company may terminate this Agreement effectively immediately upon a breach of this Agreement by NCPS if the Company determines in its reasonable discretion that such breach cannot be cured within 30 days, or if it can be cured within 30 days and not cured, effective upon expiration of such 30 days.
5.2.The termination of this Agreement or an Authorized Contributor’s access to the PPEX Site or the PPEX ATS shall not relieve any Party’s or such Authorized Contributors of their obligations arising from or relating to their activities in connection with this Agreement prior to such termination, in connection with any ongoing Trades of Company Securities or to pay any fees, costs or expenses.
5.3.Upon termination of this Agreement: (a) the license granted in Section 2 will also terminate; (b) all amounts that would have become payable to NCPS had the Agreement remained in effect until expiration of the Term shall become immediately due and payable upon termination, and Company shall pay or cause to be paid such amounts, together with all previously accrued but not yet paid amounts, within 30 days of receipt of NCPS’s invoice therefor; (c) NCPS shall have the right to impose reasonable limitations upon Company’s and its Authorized Contributors’ activities during the period between the giving of notice of termination and termination; and (d) each Party shall remain liable and responsible with respect to representations, warranties or covenants (including, without limitation, any amounts payable) occurring prior to the date of such termination, whether or not claims relating to such transaction shall have been made before or after such termination.
6.Information.
6.1.Company may post news releases, financial reports and other disclosures generated by and about Company via the Technology for use in connection with the activities contemplated by the PPEX ATS. In addition, Company shall fully cooperate and deliver to NCPS information, due diligence and compliance items as requested by NCPS. Company is solely responsible to review all such Content and to make sure all Content is and is maintained as true, accurate, complete and correct at all times. “Content” means all information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video, messages, logos, trademarks, services marks and other works and materials, whether publicly posted or privately delivered, transmitted, uploaded, posted, emailed or otherwise, in each case to the extent submitted to NCPS by or on behalf of Company in connection with the Services or the activities contemplated by the PPEX ATS. Company authorizes NCPS and its affiliates, service providers,
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Members and other users of the PPEX ATS to use, disclose and retain Content in connection with this Agreement and the activities on the PPEX ATS, the provision of the services hereunder and as required by Law.
6.2.Company shall have complete responsibility and liability, and NCPS shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever, for any and all Content. Company shall not submit any Content (a) known by Company to (i) infringe in any manner any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property right of any third party, (ii) breach any duty toward or rights of any person, including, without limitation, rights of publicity or privacy, or otherwise result in any consumer fraud, product liability, tort, breach of contract, injury, damage or harm of any kind to any person, or (iii) contain any viruses, scripts, macros, programs or links to scripts, macros or programs, or (b) which is known or should have been known by Company to (i) violate any Law, (ii) be defamatory, libelous, slanderous or threatening, (iii) contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, or (iv) otherwise contrary to the Terms of Use (collectively, the restrictions described in (a) and (b), the “Content Restrictions”). Each party agrees to notify the other promptly of any defacement, alteration or other condition that causes Content to violate this Agreement or the User Manual. In all such cases. The parties will cooperate in investigating the incident and instituting appropriate procedures to prevent a recurrence of any such condition. NCPS has no duty to review, and will not edit the substance of, any Content, but may reformat submitted material to improve its conformity to NCPS’s systems requirements and for any other reasonable purpose. NCPS may, at any time and from time to time, in its sole, absolute and unfettered discretion, decline to post, or remove, Content that in its reasonable good faith belief violates any of the Content Restrictions.
6.3.To the extent not based on or in reliance of Content and subject to the limitations of liability as set forth in this Agreement, NCPS shall have complete responsibility, and Company shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever, for any and all information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video, messages, logos, trademarks, services marks and other works and materials, whether publicly posted or privately delivered, transmitted, uploaded, posted, emailed or otherwise, in each case to the extent submitted to Company by or on behalf of NCPS in connection with the Services or the activities contemplated by the PPEX ATS (“Deliverable”). NCPS shall not submit any Deliverable (a) known by NCPS to (i) infringe in any manner any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property right of any third party, (ii) breach any duty toward or rights of any person, including, without limitation, rights of publicity or privacy, or otherwise result in any consumer fraud, product liability, tort, breach of contract, injury, damage or harm of any kind to any person, or (iii) contain any viruses, scripts, macros, programs or links to scripts, macros or programs, or (b) which is known or should have been known by NCPS to (i) violate any Law, (ii) be defamatory, libelous, slanderous or threatening, (iii) contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, or (iv) otherwise contrary to the Terms of Use.
6.4.Company may supplement or issue corrections to news releases, financial reports and other disclosures; provided, however, Company may not delete any previously posted news release, financial report or other disclosure. NCPS will delete any Content promptly upon receiving written notice from Company that: (a) Content is erroneous or was mistakenly posted; or (b) Company or an affiliate is legally required to request its deletion.
6.5.Company shall not engage in the operation of any illegal business or use or permit anyone else to use the Services or information or any part thereof for any illegal purpose. Company may not present the Services or the information in any unfair, misleading or deceptive format.
6.6.To the extent Company will be sharing personal or financial information of a third party with NCPS in connection with this Agreement, Company shall maintain and obtain the agreement of each such third party, which shall permit Company to share such third party’s information with NCPS and its affiliates, service providers, Members and other users of the PPEX ATS for NCPS and its affiliates, service providers, Members and other users of the PPEX ATS to use, disclose and retain it in connection with this Agreement, the activities on the PPEX ATS, the provision of the services hereunder and as required by Law. NCPS shall be a third party beneficiary to such agreement.
7.Intellectual Property.
7.1.Company grants NCPS a royalty-free, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable and non-sublicensable license to use Company’s corporate logos, website address, trade names and trade or service marks for the use of publicizing the PPEX ATS and its companies and operations, as well as to convey quotation information, transactional reporting information and other information regarding Company in connection with the Services.
7.2.NCPS grants Company a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable and non-sublicensable license to receive, reproduce and use the information and data contained on the PPEX ATS (“Information”) provided to Company for Company’s private use at Company’s and its affiliates’ locations by each Authorized Contributor and for no other purpose. Company and its affiliates may not sell, lease, furnish or otherwise permit or provide access to such information to any other person, except that Company and its affiliates may furnish it for internal purposes, to its and its affiliates’ directors, officers, employees and advisers. Company and its affiliates shall take reasonable security precautions to prevent persons who are not Authorized Contributors or otherwise permitted to receive such information from gaining access to such information.
7.3.Except for the limited licenses granted to Company by this Agreement, the Services and the Information and any proprietary rights therein are the property of NCPS and its licensors. NCPS retains the patents, trademarks, corporate logos, service marks, trade and service names, copyrights, topography rights, database rights and design rights whether or not any of them are registered and including applications for any of them, trade secrets and rights of confidence; all rights or forms of protection of a similar nature or having similar or equivalent effect to any of them that may subsist anywhere in the world from time to time contained in the Services or the Information. The Services and all Information, including, without limitation, any and all intellectual property rights inherent therein or appurtenant thereto, shall, as between the parties, be and remain the sole and exclusive property of NCPS. Company further acknowledges and agrees that NCPS’s third-party information providers have exclusive proprietary rights in their respective information. Company shall not, by act or omission, diminish or impair in any manner the acquisition, maintenance, and full enjoyment by NCPS, its licensees, transferees and assignees, of the proprietary rights of NCPS, or any of its third party information providers, in the Services and the Information. Except as permitted herein or otherwise with the express written permission of NCPS, Company will not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any aspect of the Services or the Information.
7.4.Except for the limited licenses granted to NCPS by this Agreement, the Content and any proprietary rights therein are the property of Company and its licensors. Company acknowledges and agrees that NCPS has the non-exclusive license, for the full term of copyright, by itself or through third parties, to republish and reuse any Content submitted hereunder in any form in which the Content may be published or used (in any media now in existence or hereafter developed) in whole or in part. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject to the provisions of Section 6.2, Company grants NCPS the right to sell, license, distribute, copy, transmit, publicly display, publish, adapt, or create derivative works of the Content; provided that NCPS does not alter or present the Content in any way that renders the Content unfair, misleading or deceptive. Company also grants NCPS the right to authorize the downloading and printing of such Content, or any portion thereof, by users for their personal use. Company agrees that information about Company and each Authorized Contributor, and Content, may be accessed and disclosed by NCPS to governmental, judicial or regulatory authorities or self-regulatory organizations to comply with Law and requests for information, to operate NCPS’s systems properly, or to protect NCPS or investors.
7.5.Company acknowledges and agrees that NCPS has proprietary rights in certain names, including, but not limited to, “North Capital Private Securities Corporation” and “PPEX ATS”. Company shall not use these names in any way that would infringe upon such names and shall not use these names in any advertising except upon NCPS’s prior written consent. Company acknowledges and agrees that NCPS has proprietary rights in certain corporate logos, trademarks, service marks, copyrights or patents, registered or unregistered, and except upon NCPS’s prior written consent, Company shall not use these corporate logos, trademarks, service marks,
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copyrights or patents, registered or unregistered, in any way that would infringe upon such logos, marks, copyrights or patents.
7.6.NCPS acknowledges and agrees that Company has proprietary rights in Company’s name and except to the extent permitted by this Agreement or upon Company’s prior written consent, NCPS shall not use it in any way that would infringe upon it. NCPS acknowledges and agrees that Company has proprietary rights in certain other corporate logos, trademarks, service marks, copyrights or patents, registered or unregistered, and NCPS shall not use these corporate logos, trademarks, service marks, copyrights or patents, registered or unregistered, and except as permitted by this Agreement or upon Company’s prior written consent, NCPS shall not use these corporate logos, trademarks, service marks, copyrights or patents, registered or unregistered, in any way that would infringe upon such logos, marks, copyrights or patents. Notwithstanding, NCPS may include the name or logo of Company in connection with any distribution of Content.
7.7.NCPS will respond to claims of intellectual property infringement, investigate notices of alleged infringements and take appropriate actions under applicable intellectual property laws in response to such infringements. Any Content or any link to any Content that is claimed to be infringing will be removed.
8.Company’s Representations, Warranties and Covenants. Company represents, warrants and covenants to NCPS as of the Effective Date and at all times during the Term, as follows:
8.1.Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which Company is organized or conducts business (as required by Law).
8.2.Company has full power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly executed by Company and constitutes the legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligation of Company, enforceable against Company in accordance with its terms.
8.3.Company shall, and shall cause each Authorized Contributor to, be bound by and comply with this Agreement, as applicable to them. Company shall be liable for any breach of this Agreement, fraud, gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct as determined by final non-appealable order of a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction under Section 16, and any misuse or unauthorized use of the PPEX ATS or the PPEX Site, by it or any Authorized Contributor.
8.4.Each Trade shall be conducted in compliance with all Law. If the Company Securities are restricted or control securities, such Trade shall be conducted in reliance upon, in compliance with and pursuant to one or more applicable federal resale exemptions or safe harbors from registration, such as Section 4(a)(1) or Section 4(a)(7) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), Rule 144 or Rule 144A under the Securities Act, or the “Section 4(a)(1½) exemption”, as developed through case law and interpretation (each, a “Resale Exemption”). If not “covered securities” preempted by federal law, such Trade shall be conducted in reliance upon, in compliance with and pursuant to one or more applicable state “blue sky” resale exemptions or safe harbors from state registration. Such Trade shall be conducted in compliance with (or waiver of) all Transfer Restrictions. As required by Law or any Resale Exemption relied upon by the parties to a Trade, including, without limitation, taking into account whether seller is an “affiliate” as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act and if the Company Securities were issued pursuant to a qualified Regulation A offering (and the tier thereof), as applicable: (a) Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to make available to buyer and seller all information about Company and the Company Securities required to be disclosed to Buyer and Seller pursuant to the applicable Resale Exemption, subject to any prohibition on such disclosure due to confidentiality obligations or Applicable Law; (b) Company shall timely fulfill all ongoing SEC reporting and disclosure obligations applicable to Company or otherwise maintain adequate current public information, as well as complete any post-Trade filings; (c) any applicable seller holding period shall have been satisfied; (d) any applicable volume limitations shall be adhered to; (e) any applicable manner of sale and restrictions on solicitation shall be adhered to; (f) buyer shall provide representations and warranties in support of the applicable Resale Exemption such as regarding suitability, investment intent and understanding of receipt of restricted securities; and (g) buyer shall be a “qualified institutional buyer” under Rule 144A of the Securities Act, a “qualified purchaser” as defined in Section 2(a)(51) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or an “accredited investor” under Rule 501 of Regulation D of the Securities Act as applicable. Company shall provide any information to NCPS in support of such compliance with Law and any Resale Exemption relied upon by the parties to a Trade.
8.5.NCPS has no obligation to conduct any independent evaluation or appraisal of the assets or liabilities of any counterparty to a Trade or to advise or opine on any related solvency issues.
8.6.Company shall conduct its business as it relates to this Agreement, any Trade, the activities on the PPEX ATS or the access to or use of the PPEX Site in compliance with this Agreement and all Law and has obtained and maintains all licenses, registrations, approvals and consents as are necessary or advisable to conduct such business.
8.7.None of Company or its affiliates or their officers, directors, general partners or managing members or Authorized Contributors, their predecessors or affiliates (each, a “Covered Person”, and together, “Covered Persons”), is subject to any of the “Bad Actor” disqualifications described in Rule 506(d)(1)(i) through (viii) or Rule 262 under the Securities Act or a “statutory disqualification” described in Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities Act (a “Disqualification Event”). Company shall promptly notify NCPS in writing if at any time it becomes aware of: (a) any Disqualification Event relating to any such Covered Person; or (b) any event that would, with the passage of time, reasonably be expected to become a Disqualification Event relating to any such Covered Person.
8.8.All information provided to NCPS, including, without limitation, Content, shall be true, correct and complete, and shall not contain any untrue statement of a fact or omit to state a fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. NCPS shall be entitled to rely upon and assume the accuracy and completeness of all such information without independent investigation, and NCPS shall not be responsible for verifying the adequacy, accuracy or completeness thereof for any purpose.
8.9.(a) NCPS is not providing any recommendation or advice in connection with NCPS’s engagement hereunder or its provision of services (including, without limitation, any business, investment, solicitation, legal, accounting, regulatory, tax or other advice); (b) Company is solely responsible for ensuring that its activities comply with all Law and any Trade complies with a Resale Exemption and all other Law; (c) Company shall rely on its own judgment in engaging NCPS under this Agreement; and (d) NCPS is: (i) not making any representations with respect to the quality of any investment opportunity, the Trade or any person or entity; (ii) does not guarantee the closing or performance of any Trade; and (iii) is not an investment adviser, does not provide investment advice and does not recommend securities transactions.
8.10.There are no Actions against or involving Company or any Covered Person that: (a) allege any violation by them of any criminal, securities or commodities Law of any jurisdiction, regulatory or self-regulatory organization or exchange; or (b) if decided, would have a material adverse effect on the ability of Company to fulfill its obligations in connection with this Agreement.
8.11.Company and Authorized Contributors shall: (a) observe high standards of fair dealing and just and equitable principles of trade; (b) not manipulate or attempt to manipulate the market; (c) not knowingly participate in a Trade other than in good faith for the purpose of executing bona fide transactions to convey accurate and complete information regarding such Trade; (d) not make any fraudulent or misleading communications, or knowing misstatement of a material fact or engage in any fraudulent act or any scheme to defraud, deceive, trick or mislead; (e) cooperate promptly and fully with NCPS in any investigation or inquiry with respect to a Company’s use of the PPEX ATS and any transaction effected through the PPEX ATS; and (f) provide to NCPS such information as NCPS may reasonably request in order for NCPS to: (i) conduct a reasonable inquiry under Section 4(a)(3) of the Securities Act, Section 4(a)(4) of the Securities Act and any other applicable Resale Exemptions; (ii) conduct the due diligence and review; and (iii) comply with any other applicable regulatory or compliance obligations.
8.12.Unless agreed by NCPS in a separate written agreement, NCPS is not responsible for clearing, settlement or custody of assets transacted on the PPEX ATS, which shall be handled independently between the buyer and seller in a Trade and conducted without NCPS’s involvement or assistance. Company shall promptly facilitate the settlement of any Trade and update its capitalization records accordingly.
8.13.Company shall promptly inform NCPS of any ROFR Transaction and any underlying right with respect thereto. Company shall not receive any fees or commissions in connection with any Trade (other than
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reasonable transfer fees intended to cover costs and expenses of documenting a Trade).
8.14.Company’s representations, warranties and covenants are continuing and deemed to be reaffirmed each time Company provides NCPS with any instructions. Company shall promptly notify NCPS if any representation, warranty or covenant ceases to be true, correct, accurate and complete and shall thereafter discontinue effecting transactions pursuant to this Agreement.
9.NCPS’s Representations, Warranties and Covenants. NCPS represents, warrants and covenants to the Company as of the Effective Date and at all times during the Term, as follows:
9.1.NCPS is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction in which NCPS is organized or conducts business (as required by Law).
9.2.NCPS has full power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly executed by NCPS and constitutes the legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligation of NCPS, enforceable against Company in accordance with its terms.
9.3.NCPS shall be bound by and comply with this Agreement. NCPS shall be liable for any breach of this Agreement that results from its fraud, gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct as determined by final non-appealable order of a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction under Section 16.
9.4.Company has no obligation to conduct any independent evaluation or appraisal of the assets or liabilities of any counterparty to a Trade or to advise or opine on any related solvency issues.
9.5.NCPS shall conduct its business as it relates to Company and this Agreement in compliance with this Agreement and all Law and has obtained and maintains all licenses, registrations, approvals and consents as are necessary or advisable to conduct NCPS’s business as it relates to this Agreement and the PPEX ATS.
9.6.There are no Actions against or involving NCPS that: (a) allege any violation by them of any criminal, securities or commodities Law of any jurisdiction, regulatory or self-regulatory organization or exchange; or (b) if decided, would have a material adverse effect on the ability of NCPS to fulfill its obligations in connection with this Agreement.
10.Assignment. Except to Authorized Contributors as permitted by this Agreement or to its affiliates upon giving NCPS at least 30 days’ prior written notice, Company shall not assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights, or delegate or otherwise transfer any of its obligations or performance, in connection with this Agreement, in each case whether voluntarily, involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, without NCPS’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Any purported assignment, delegation or transfer in violation of this Section 10 is void. Subject to this Section 10, this Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns irrespective of any change with regard to the name of or the personnel of any Party.
11.Entirety. This Agreement (which includes the NDA, all Exhibits, the Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use, including the Supplement, and any listing application or registration forms or other documents and authorizations completed by Company in connection with the PPEX ATS) collectively constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes and merges all prior and contemporaneous proposals, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, between the Parties relating to such subject matter.
12.Survival. Notwithstanding the expiration or termination of this Agreement, the Parties shall continue to be bound by the provisions of this Agreement that reasonably require some action or forbearance (or are required to implement such action or forbearance) after such expiration or termination, including, but not limited to, those related to fees and expenses, indemnities, confidentiality obligations, exclusions to and limitations of NCPS’s liability and warranties and such provisions shall survive. Except as the context otherwise requires, all representations, warranties and covenants of Company contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to be representations, warranties and covenants during the Term, and such representations, warranties and covenants and the indemnification provisions shall remain operative and in full force and effect and shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement to the extent required for the enforcement thereof.
13.Confidential Information.
13.1.While performing under this Agreement, each Party will be exposed to information about each other Party (“Disclosing Party”) or its affiliates or their business, which information is not known publicly (“Confidential Information”, as defined more specifically below). The Party being exposed to the information (including those to whom such Party discloses such information on a need-to-know basis in connection with a Party’s rights or obligations hereunder, “Recipient”) shall not disclose or use Confidential Information for any reason other than to further the specific activities permitted by this Agreement, in connection with the activities on the PPEX ATS, NCPS’s provision of the Services or as required by Law.
13.2.As used herein, “Confidential Information” refers to matters relating to the Disclosing Party’s or its affiliates’ operations, performance, internal procedures, operations and finances, including, but not limited, to current, future and proposed products and product prototypes and samples, methodologies, technology, manufacturing techniques, trade secrets, financial and customer information, information from, by or about entities seeking to become, or have become, issuers, accredited investor information and documentation, procurement requirements, sales, merchandising and marketing plans, whether tangible or intangible, printed or electronic, disclosed directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, in writing, orally or by inspection of tangible objects, and all notes and derivative works based on or reflecting any such information or materials. “Confidential Information” also includes confidential or proprietary information of third parties that the Disclosing Party may disclose to the other Party.
13.3.“Confidential Information” shall not include any information that: (a) is at the time of disclosure, or subsequently becomes, publicly known otherwise than by an act or omission of the Recipient in breach of this Agreement or of any other party in breach of any other obligation of confidentiality owing to Disclosing Party; (b) is already in the Recipient’s possession without any obligation of confidentiality at the time of disclosure, as shown by the Recipient’s written records in existence before the date of disclosure; (c) is independently developed by the Recipient without use of or reference to the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, as shown by the Recipient’s written records in existence before the date of disclosure; or (d) the Recipient is required by Law to disclose, so long as the Recipient gives the Disclosing Party prior written notice and helps the Disclosing Party obtain a court order protecting the information from disclosure.
13.4.Recipient shall be responsible to Disclosing Party for any acts or omissions of those to whom it discloses Confidential Information that would have breached this Agreement as if such act or omission had been by Recipient. Nothing in this Section 13 shall prevent either Party from using, retaining and disclosing, and it shall not be required to give notice or assist in obtaining a court order with respect to any Confidential Information it deems necessary to retain or disclose to any governmental, judicial or regulatory authority or self-regulatory organization or in connection with legal, financial or regulatory filings, audits or examinations or pursuant to any other legal process.
13.5.If the Parties previously entered into a non-disclosure agreement, which remains in effect as of the Effective Date (“NDA”), then in the event of a conflict between such NDA and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement will prevail. Nothing in this Section 13 shall limit NCPS’s ability to use, disclose and retain Content as provided in Section 6.
13.6.No Party shall issue or release any announcement, statement, press release or other publicity or marketing materials relating to this Agreement or otherwise use each other Party’s trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, domain names or other indicia of source, affiliation or sponsorship, in each case, without the prior written consent of Company and NCPS, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
13.7.Company and NCPS agree to promptly notify the other concerning any material communications from or with any governmental, regulatory, judicial or law enforcement authority or self-regulatory organization with respect to this Agreement or the performance of its obligations hereunder, unless such notification is prohibited by the applicable governmental, regulatory, judicial or law enforcement authority or self-regulatory organization.
14.Indemnification.
14.1.Company shall and shall cause its affiliates, jointly and severally, at their own cost and expense, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless
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NCPS, its affiliates and their licensors and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, advisors, agents, representatives, contractors, consultants, licensors, suppliers, successors and assigns (collectively, “NCPS Parties”), from and against (and the NCPS Parties shall not be liable for) any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, causes, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, indemnities, costs or expenses of whatever kind, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, the costs of enforcing any right hereunder, the costs of pursuing any insurance providers, the costs of collection and the costs of defending against or appearing as a witness (“Losses”) in connection with all actions (including issuer and equity owner actions), disputes, claims, counterclaims, inquiries, indemnification, proceedings, investigations and legal process regardless of the source (collectively, “Actions”) arising out of or relating to this Agreement, Company’s primary issuance of Company Securities or Company’s or its Authorized Contributors’ activities relating to the PPEX ATS or Trades prior to the Effective Date, and NCPS Parties shall not be liable therefor; provided that Company’s obligations do not apply to Losses resulting from NCPS’s fraud, gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct as determined by final non-appealable order of a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction under Section 16.
14.2.NCPS shall and shall cause its affiliates, jointly and severally, at their own cost and expense, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Company, its affiliates and their licensors and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, advisors, agents, representatives, contractors, consultants, licensors, suppliers, successors and assigns (collectively, “Company Parties”), from and against (and the Company Parties shall not be liable for) any and all Losses resulting from NCPS’s fraud, gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct as determined by final non-appealable order of a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction under Section 16.
15.Amendment; Waiver. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, including the addition of a Series as provided above by joinder, no amendment to or modification of this Agreement by a Party will be effective unless it is in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the other Party. No waiver by either Party of any of the provisions hereof shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the Party so waiving. No failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any rights, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.
16.Choice of Law, Jurisdiction and Dispute Resolution.
16.1.The provisions of governing law and jurisdiction in the Terms of Use are superseded by this Section 16. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to its choice of law, conflict of laws or “borrowing”, statutes, rules, principles and precedent; provided that the governing law for causes of action for violations of U.S. federal or state securities Law shall be governed by applicable U.S. federal or state securities Law. Both Parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York, New York.
16.2.Notwithstanding Section 16.1, the Parties agree that in the event an Action arises between NCPS and Company in connection with or as a result of the execution of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, such Actions shall be resolved through confidential arbitration by a panel of three independent arbitrators (each party to choose one arbitrator and the two so chosen to choose the third arbitrator), and the Parties agree to submit such Actions for resolution in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association (unless otherwise required by FINRA rules to be conducted by FINRA and FINRA does not decline jurisdiction) in New York, New York within five days after receiving a written request from the other Party to do so. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the result of the arbitration proceeding shall be final and binding, and by agreeing to arbitration, each Party hereby waives its right to seek remedies in court.
16.3.Notwithstanding the above agreement to arbitrate, each Party acknowledges and agrees that a breach or threatened breach by a Party of any of its obligations in connection with this Agreement may cause the other Party irreparable harm for which monetary damages may not be an adequate remedy and agrees that, in the event of such breach or threatened breach, the other Party will be entitled to seek equitable relief, including a restraining order, an injunction, specific performance and any other relief that may be available from any court, without any requirement to post a bond or other security, or to prove actual damages or that monetary damages are not an adequate remedy. Such remedies and any other remedies set forth in this Agreement are not exclusive and are cumulative in addition to all other remedies that may be available at law, in equity or otherwise. In addition, the Parties may litigate in court to compel arbitration, stay a proceeding pending arbitration, or to confirm, modify, vacate, enforce or enter judgment on the award entered in any arbitration proceeding under this Section 16.
16.4.TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COLLECTIVE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE NCPS PARTIES UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THE PPEX ATS ACTIVITIES OR ITS OTHER SUBJECT MATTER, TO COMPANY, ANY OTHER PARTY OR THIRD PARTY, UNDER ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, INDEMNIFICATION, BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY, BREACH OF WARRANTY, RESTITUTION OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER BROUGHT DIRECTLY OR AS A THIRD PARTY CLAIM, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY COMPANY TO AND RECEIVED BY NCPS DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE ACCRUAL OF THE ACTION. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY CAUSE OF ACTION COMPANY MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE PPEX ATS ACTIVITIES OR ITS OTHER SUBJECT MATTER MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES; OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED. EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. None of the NCPS Parties shall be liable to Company or to anyone else for any special, exemplary, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages of any kind or for any costs of procurement of substitution of services or any lost profits, lost business, trading losses, loss of use of data or interruption of business or services arising out of this Agreement, including, without limitation, any breach of this Agreement or any services performed, regardless of the basis for liability.
16.5.Subject to Section 16.4, in any Action by which one Party either seeks to enforce this Agreement or seeks a declaration of any rights or obligations under this Agreement, the non-prevailing Party will pay the prevailing Party’s costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees.
16.6.At each Party or its affiliate’s determination, a breach under this Agreement by the other Party will constitute a default by such Party or its affiliates under all other agreements any of them have then in effect with the first Party or its affiliates and vice versa, including, without limitation, the SSLA.
16.7.In connection with this Section 16, each Party agrees, as follows: (a) the Parties are giving up the right to sue each other in court, including the right to a trial by jury, except as provided by the rules of the arbitration forum in which an Action is filed pursuant to this Section 16; (b) arbitration awards are generally final and binding such that a Party’s ability to have a court reverse or modify an arbitration award is extremely limited; (c) the ability of the Parties to obtain documents, witness statements and other discovery is generally more limited in arbitration than in court proceedings; (d) the arbitrators do not have to explain the reasons for their award, unless in an eligible case a joint request for an explained decision has been submitted by all parties to the panel at least 20 days prior to the first scheduled hearing date; (e) the panel of arbitrators may include a minority of arbitrators who were or are affiliated with the securities industry; (f) the rules of some arbitration forums may impose time limits for bringing an Action in arbitration and in some cases an Action that is ineligible for arbitration may be brought in court; and (g) the rules of the arbitration forum in which the Action is filed, and any amendments thereto, shall be incorporated into this Agreement. Each Party shall provide the other Party with a copy of this pre-dispute arbitration clause or this Agreement or inform the other Party that it does not have a copy thereof, within 10 business days of receipt of the Party’s written request. Upon written request of Company, NCPS shall provide Company with the names of, and information on how to contact or obtain the rules of, all arbitration forums in which an Action may be filed under this Agreement.
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17.Notices; Consent to Electronic Communications. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications in connection with this Agreement (“notices”) have binding legal effect only if in writing and addressed to a Party as set forth on the signature page hereto (or to such other address that such Party may designate from time to time in accordance with this Section 17). Notices sent in accordance with this Section 17 will be deemed effectively given: (a) when received, if delivered by hand, with signed confirmation of receipt; (b) when received, if sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier, signature required; or (c) on the third day after the date mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. In addition, Company consents to the receipt of records and notices electronically by email in all dealings with NCPS.
18.Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any provision is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.
19.Relationship of the Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture or other form of joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the Parties, and neither Party shall have authority to contract for or bind the other Party in any manner whatsoever. Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that NCPS is not a fiduciary and has not accepted any fiduciary duties, responsibilities or liabilities with respect to its activities hereunder.
20.Third Party Beneficiaries. Except as otherwise set forth in Section 14, this Agreement is for the sole benefit of the Parties and, subject to Section 10, their respective successors and assigns. Nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other person or entity any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement. NCPS Parties shall be third party beneficiaries as set forth in Section 14. NCPS shall be, and Company shall cause NCPS to be, a third party beneficiary to any indemnities, representations, warranties and covenants of the parties to a Trade.
21.Interpretation; Headings and References. The Parties intend this Agreement to be construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the Party drafting an instrument or causing any instrument to be drafted. Further, the headings used in this Agreement and the references throughout to the policies and documents constituting this Agreement are for convenience only and are not intended to be used as an aid to interpretation. All such references are subject to the full text of such policies and documents. Any decision by NCPS with respect to the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be final and binding on Company, including all Authorized Contributors.
22.Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but all of which together are deemed to be one and the same agreement. Upon execution and delivery of a counterpart to this Agreement by both Parties, each Party shall be bound by this Agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement by facsimile, email or other means of electronic transmission or signature is deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.
23.Privacy.
23.1.Each Party agrees any non-public personal information (as defined in Regulation S-P of the SEC) disclosed to it in connection with this Agreement is being disclosed for the specific purpose of permitting such Party to perform such Party’s obligations and the services set forth in this Agreement. Each Party agrees that, with respect to such information, it will comply with Regulation S-P of the SEC, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C § 6081 et seq.) and all other applicable U.S. privacy Law and it will not disclose any non-public personal information received in connection with this Agreement to any other party (except to the other Party), except to the extent required to carry out this Agreement or as otherwise permitted or required by Law. Each Party shall comply with all other privacy Law outside of the U.S. applicable to such Party or such Party’s activities in connection with this Agreement.
23.2.Each Party shall: (a) if applicable to such Party, comply with all applicable requirements of the CCPA (as defined below), when collecting, using, retaining or disclosing personal information; (b) limit personal information collection, use, retention and disclosure to activities reasonably necessary and proportionate to the performance of this Agreement or other compatible operational purpose; (c) only collect, use, retain or disclose personal information collected in connection with this Agreement; (d) not collect, use, retain, disclose, sell or otherwise make personal information available for such Party’s own commercial purposes or in a way that does not comply with the CCPA, if applicable to such Party; (e) promptly comply with the other Party’s request or instruction requiring such Party to provide, amend, transfer or delete the personal information, or to stop, mitigate, or remedy any unauthorized processing; (f) reasonably cooperate and assist the other Party in meeting any compliance obligations and responding to related inquiries, including responding to verifiable consumer requests, taking into account the nature of such Party’s processing and the information available to such Party; and (g) notify the other Party immediately if it receives any complaint, notice or communication that directly or indirectly relates to either Party’s compliance. For purposes of this Agreement, “CCPA” means the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.100 to 1798.199), and any related regulations or guidance provided by the California Attorney General.
24.Citations. Any reference to Law are current citations. Any changes in the citations (whether or not there are any changes in the text of such Law) shall be automatically incorporated into this Agreement.
25.User Manual. NCPS may amend or repeal any provision in the User Manual or adopt a new User Manual at any time. Any such amendment, repeal or adoption shall upon the effective date of such amendment, repeal or adoption, as applicable, be binding on Company, including its Authorized Contributors, and unless otherwise required by Law, all Trades entered into after such effective date. NCPS will provide notice to Company, including its Authorized Contributors, of any material changes to the User Manual by publishing the change on the PPEX Site.
26.Modifications to the PPEX ATS. NCPS shall have sole discretion and control over, and the right to modify at any time, the functionality, configuration, appearance and content of the PPEX ATS, including, without limitation, the: (a) selection of transactions generally available on the PPEX ATS; (b) parameters and protocols by which Trades are placed or otherwise processed by the PPEX ATS; and (c) availability of the PPEX ATS with respect to particular transactions at any particular times or locations provided, however, NCPS will provide 30 days prior notice to Company of any such changes that would adversely affect Company, except to the extent such modification is necessary or advisable to comply with Law.
27.Audio Taping of Telephone Conversations. Company understands and agrees that in order to verify transactions and other information related to this Agreement, NCPS may tape-record telephone conversations with it and its employees, agents and representatives, including its Authorized Contributors. Company also understands that such recordings may take place without an audible electronic “beep”, tone or vocal announcement to indicate that the line may be recorded. Company will be solely responsible for notifying, and obtaining the consent of, all of its present and future employees, agents and representatives, including its Authorized Contributors, that such conversations may be recorded. Company consents to the admission of such recordings as evidence in any adjudication of any Action in connection with this Agreement.
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Exhibit E – PPEX ATS User Manual
(attached or as otherwise posted on the PPEX Site)
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JOINDER AGREEMENT
Reference is made to that certain PPEX ATS Company Agreement, dated as of _______________, 2021 (the “Agreement”), by and between RSE Archive, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Company”), and North Capital Private Securities Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“NCPS”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.
By executing and delivering this Joinder Agreement to NCPS, the undersigned Series hereby agrees, as follows:
1.Series is becoming a party to, will be bound by and shall comply with the provisions of the Agreement, and the Series securities (“Series Securities”) will be subject to, and Series recognizes that Series will receive the benefits of, the Agreement from and after the date of this Joinder Agreement, in the same manner as if the Series were an original signatory to such Agreement;
2.Series shall be “Company” and the Series Securities shall be “Company Securities”, as such terms are defined in the Agreement, for all purposes of the Agreement;
3.Any notice required or permitted by the Agreement shall be given to Series at the address or email set forth below; and
4.This Joinder Agreement may be signed in one or more counterparts (which may be delivered in original form or via facsimile or electronic signature), each of which shall constitute an original when so executed and all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
Series:
Series Name:
By:
(Signature)
Name: George Leimer
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date:
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
Company:NCPS:
RSE Collection, LLC North Capital Private Securities Corporation
By: By:
(Signature) (Signature)
Name: George Leimer Name: James P. Dowd
Title: Chief Executive Officer Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: Date:
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THE DALMORE GROUP
June 10, 2021
RSE Archive, LLC
250 Lafayette St., 2nd Fl
New York, NY 10012
Attention: George Leimer
Re:Secondary Market Transactions Engagement Letter (this “Letter Agreement”)
Dear George:
This letter confirms the agreement between Dalmore Group, LLC, a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) and the Securities Industry Protection Corporation (“SIPC”), (“Dalmore” or “we” or “us”) and RSE Archive, LLC, RSE Collection, LLC and RSE Innovation, LLC (individually, the “Issuer” or “you” and Collectively, the “Issuers”) as follows:
1.Engagement. The Issuer hereby seeks to engage Dalmore to act as its representative/agent for the proposed private transactions (each individually, a “Transaction” and collectively, the “Transactions”) of secondary sales of your securities (the “Securities”) on the PPEX ATS operated by North Capital Private Securities (“NCPS”), and we accept this engagement upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Letter Agreement.
During the term of our engagement, we will, as appropriate to the Transactions:
§consult with you and NCPS in planning and implementing the flow of Transactions;
§assist you in preparing any transaction materials (the “Transaction Materials”) we mutually agree are beneficial or necessary to the consummation of a Transaction, including, but not limited to, new account set up materials, customer agreements and other such disclosure documents regarding the Issuer and the Securities;
§act as agent on your customers’ behalf in order to assist in the execution of the Transactions on the PPEX ATS and facilitate the settlement of such Transactions;
§review and approve each Transaction; and
§assist counterparties to the Transactions with execution of secondary market trades in the Securities.
You acknowledge and agree that our engagement pursuant to this Letter Agreement is not an agreement by us or any of our affiliates to underwrite or purchase the Securities or otherwise provide any financing, nor an agreement by you to issue and sell the Securities. We may decline to participate in or approve a Transaction in our sole and absolute discretion if we reasonably determine that the Transaction is deemed to be unsuitable or has become impractical or undesirable.
2.Fee. For our services, you agree that Dalmore shall receive:
§a non-refundable retainer fee of $0, payable upon execution of this agreement; and
§a commission of two percent (2%) of the gross proceeds (1% from the buyer and 1% from the seller involved in a Transaction) received related to sales of the Securities payable monthly as billed by Dalmore to a commission account that will be established by Dalmore at the designated paying agent used by the Issuer or directly by ACH or wire transfer of immediately available funds after each Transaction closing that will be initiated by the Issuer in agreement with Dalmore. For avoidance of doubt, the fee shall not be payable in the event a closing of a Transaction does not occur.
THE DALMORE GROUP
3.Indemnification and Contribution. Annex A is hereby incorporated into this Letter Agreement by reference thereto and made a part hereof this Letter Agreement.
4.Representations, Warranties and Agreements of the Issuer. You represent and warrant to Dalmore, and agree with us, that:
(a)the Securities will be sold in compliance with the requirements for exemptions from registration or qualification of, and otherwise in accordance with, all federal and state securities laws and regulations;
(b)you are duly organized and validly existing under the laws of your jurisdiction of formation and have the requisite power and authority to conduct business as will be described in the Transaction Materials;
(c)the execution and delivery of this Letter Agreement, and the performance of services and satisfaction of obligations hereunder, shall not constitute or give rise to (i) a violation of any obligations of you under your constituent documents, or (ii) a violation or breach by you or any of your employees, directors, officers, constituent partners, managers, members, or affiliate of such (collectively, “Related Persons”) of applicable law, any applicable contract, or any rule of a self-regulatory agency or any court order or judgment;
(d)there is no current, pending or, to the best of your knowledge, threatened action, suit or proceeding before or by any court or other governmental body to which you or any Related Persons is (or might become) a party, or to which any of its assets are (or might be) subject, that could reasonably be expected to result in any material adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise), business or prospects of you;
(e)you agree to be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of any Transaction Materials prepared by you to the extent of federal securities laws applicable to a Transaction or the Transactions (other than projections and other forward-looking information with respect to and information of a general economic or industry nature). You agree to notify Dalmore promptly of any material adverse changes, or development that may reasonably be expected to lead to any material adverse change, in your business, properties, operations, financial condition or prospects and concerning any statement contained in any Transaction Material, or in any other information provided to us by you, which is or becomes not accurate or which is or becomes incomplete or misleading in any material respect;
(f)you will undertake commercially reasonable efforts to make available to us such documents and other information which we reasonably deem appropriate and will provide us with access to your officers, directors, employees, accountants, counsel and other representatives on a need-to-know basis; it being understood that (i) we will rely solely upon such information supplied by you and your representatives without assuming any responsibility for independent investigation or verification thereof and (ii) we shall use all information received by us in connection with the Transactions contemplated by this Letter Agreement solely for the purposes of providing the services that are the subject of this Letter Agreement and shall treat confidentially all such information;
(g)you will work to ensure a flow of funds memorandum related to the Transactions; and
(h)upon the successful closing of a Transaction, you will assist in ensuring the proper registration/re-registration of the Securities via your transfer agent.
5.Representations, Warranties and Agreements of Dalmore. Dalmore represents and warrants to you, and agrees, that:
(a)In conjunction with NPCS, we will work to ensure that the Securities will be sold in compliance with the requirements for exemptions from registration or qualification of, and otherwise in accordance with, all federal and state securities laws and regulations;
(b)Dalmore is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of its jurisdiction of formation and have the requisite power and authority to conduct business as described in the Transaction Materials;
THE DALMORE GROUP
(c)the execution and delivery of this Letter Agreement, and the performance of services and satisfaction of obligations hereunder, shall not constitute or give rise to (i) a violation of any obligations of Dalmore under its constituent documents, or (ii) a violation or breach by Dalmore or any of its employees, directors, officers, constituent partners, managers, members, or affiliate of such (collectively, “Dalmore Related Persons”) of applicable law, any applicable contract, or any rule of a self-regulatory agency or any court order or judgment;
(d)there is no current, pending or, to the best of Dalmore’s knowledge, threatened action, suit or proceeding before or by any court or other governmental body to which Dalmore or any Dalmore Related Persons is (or might become) a party, or to which any of its assets are (or might be) subject, that could reasonably be expected to result in any material adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise), business or prospects of Dalmore;
(e)Dalmore agrees to be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of any information provided by Dalmore to you for inclusion in the Transaction Materials to the extent of federal securities laws applicable to a Transaction or the Transactions, and agrees to notify you promptly of any material adverse changes, or development that may reasonably be expected to lead to any material adverse change, in your business, concerning any other information provided to you, which is not accurate or which is incomplete or misleading in any material respect.
6.Other Matters Relating to Our Engagement. You acknowledge that you have retained us solely to provide the services to you as set forth in this Letter Agreement. In rendering such services, we will act as an independent contractor. You acknowledge and agree that: (i) the primary role of Dalmore, as agent, is in an arms-length commercial transaction between you and Dalmore and Dalmore has financial and other interests that may differ from your interests (ii) Dalmore is not acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary to you or any other person or entity and has not assumed any advisory or fiduciary responsibility to you with respect to the Transactions contemplated hereby and the discussions, undertakings and proceedings leading thereto (irrespective of whether Dalmore has provided other services or is currently providing other services to you on other matters) (iii) the only obligations Dalmore has to you with respect to the Transactions contemplated hereby expressly are set forth in this Letter Agreement and (iv) you have consulted your own legal, accounting, tax, financial and other advisors, as applicable, to the extent you deem appropriate in connection with the Transactions contemplated herein.
7.Termination. Either party may terminate its engagement under this Letter Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty days’ written notice to the other party. The fee, indemnity, contribution and exculpation, your representations, warranties and agreements, and miscellaneous provisions of this agreement (including Annex A) will survive any termination of this Letter Agreement.
8.Confidentiality.
(a)While performing hereunder this Letter Agreement, each of Dalmore and you (each, a “Party”) will be exposed to information about each other Party (“Disclosing Party”) or its affiliates or their business, which information is not known publicly (“Confidential Information”, as defined more specifically below). The Party being exposed to the information (including those to whom such Party discloses such information on a need-to-know basis in connection with a Party’s rights or obligations hereunder, “Recipient”) shall not disclose or use Confidential Information for any reason other than to further the specific activities permitted by this Agreement, in connection with the engagement or as required by applicable law, rule or regulation.
(b)As used herein, “Confidential Information” refers to matters relating to the Disclosing Party’s or its affiliates’ operations, performance, internal procedures, operations and finances, including, but not limited, to current, future and proposed products and product prototypes and samples, methodologies, technology, manufacturing techniques, trade secrets, financial and customer information, information from, by or about entities seeking to become, or have become, issuers, accredited investor information and documentation, procurement requirements, sales, merchandising and marketing plans, whether tangible or intangible, printed or electronic, disclosed directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, in writing, orally or by inspection of tangible objects, and all notes and derivative works based on or reflecting any such information or materials. “Confidential Information” also includes confidential or proprietary information of third parties that the Disclosing Party may disclose to the other Party.
THE DALMORE GROUP
(c)“Confidential Information” shall not include any information that: (a) is at the time of disclosure, or subsequently thereafter becomes, publicly known otherwise than by an act or omission of the Recipient in breach of this Agreement or of any other party in breach of any other obligation of confidentiality owing to Disclosing Party; (b) is already in the Recipient’s possession without any obligation of confidentiality at the time of disclosure, as shown by the Recipient’s written records in existence before the date of disclosure; (c) is independently developed by the Recipient without use of or reference to the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, as shown by the Recipient’s written records in existence before the date of disclosure; or (d) the Recipient is required by any law, rule or regulation, legal process or by any judicial, regulatory or governmental order or request or as otherwise requested by any governmental agency, regulatory authority (including, any self-regulatory organization claiming to have jurisdiction), so long as the Recipient agrees, to the extent practicable and legally permitted (provided that no such notice shall be required for routine regulatory examinations and audits, including self-regulatory examinations), to promptly notify the Disclosing Party upon receipt of such request , provide the Disclosing Party the opportunity to respond thereto.
(d)Recipient shall be responsible to Disclosing Party for any acts or omissions of those to whom it discloses Confidential Information that would have breached this Agreement as if such act or omission had been by Recipient.
(e)If the Parties previously entered into a non-disclosure agreement (“NDA”), which remains in effect as of the Effective Date then in the event of a conflict between such NDA and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement will prevail.
(f)No Party shall issue or release any announcement, statement, press release or other publicity or marketing materials relating to this Letter Agreement or the terms hereof or otherwise use the other Party’s trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, domain names or other indicia of source, affiliation or sponsorship, in each case, without the prior written consent of that Party.
(g)Each Party agrees to promptly notify the other concerning any material communications from or with any governmental, regulatory, judicial or law enforcement authority or self-regulatory organization with respect to this Agreement or the performance of its obligations hereunder, unless such notification is prohibited by the applicable governmental, regulatory, judicial or law enforcement authority or self-regulatory organization.
9.Privacy.
(a)Each Party agrees any non-public personal information (as defined in Regulation S-P) disclosed to it in connection with this Agreement is being disclosed for the specific purpose of permitting such Party to perform such Party’s obligations and the services set forth in this Letter Agreement. Each Party agrees that, with respect to such information, it will comply with Regulation S-P, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C § 6081 et seq.) and all other applicable U.S. privacy laws and it will not disclose any non-public personal information received in connection with this Letter Agreement to any other party (except to the other Party), except to the extent required to carry out this Letter Agreement or as otherwise permitted or required by law, rule or regulation. Each Party shall comply with all other privacy laws outside of the U.S. applicable to such Party or such Party’s activities in connection with this Letter Agreement.
(b)Each Party shall: (i) if applicable to such Party, comply with all applicable requirements of the CCPA (as defined below), when collecting, using, retaining or disclosing personal information; (ii) limit personal information collection, use, retention and disclosure to activities reasonably necessary and proportionate to the performance of this Letter Agreement or other compatible operational purpose; (iii) only collect, use, retain or disclose personal information collected in connection with this Letter Agreement; (iv) not collect, use, retain, disclose, sell or otherwise make personal information available for such Party’s own commercial purposes or in a way that does not comply with the CCPA, if applicable to such Party; (v) promptly comply with the other Party’s request or instruction requiring such Party to provide, amend, transfer or delete the personal information, or to stop, mitigate, or remedy any unauthorized processing; (vi) reasonably cooperate and assist the other Party in meeting any compliance obligations and responding to related inquiries, including responding to verifiable consumer requests, taking into account the nature of such Party’s processing and the information available to such Party; and (vii) notify the other Party immediately if it receives any complaint, notice or communication that directly or indirectly relates to either Party’s compliance. For purposes of this
THE DALMORE GROUP
Letter Agreement, “CCPA” means the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.100 to 1798.199), and any related regulations or guidance provided by the California Attorney General.
10.Miscellaneous. This Letter Agreement, and all claims or causes of action (whether in contract or tort) that may be based upon, arise out of or relate to this Letter Agreement or the negotiation, execution or performance of this Letter Agreement, will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. ALL PARTIES TO THIS LETTER AGREEMENT ARE GIVING UP THE RIGHT TO SUE EACH OTHER IN COURT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BY THE RULES OF THE ARBITRATION FORUM IN WHICH A CLAIM IS FILED. Arbitration awards may not be final or binding; a Party’s ability to have a court reverse or modify an arbitration award is very limited. The ability of the Parties to obtain documents, witness statements and other discovery is generally more limited in arbitration than in court proceedings. The arbitrators do not have to explain the reason(s) for their award unless, in an eligible case, a joint request for an explained decision has been submitted by all Parties to the panel at least 20 days prior to the first scheduled hearing date. The panel of arbitrators will typically include a minority of arbitrators who were or are affiliated with the securities industry. The rules of some arbitration forums may impose time limits for bringing a claim in arbitration. In some cases, a claim that is ineligible for arbitration may be brought in court. The rules of the arbitration forum in which the claim is filed, and any amendments thereto, shall be incorporated into this Letter Agreement. The Parties agree that all controversies that may arise among the Parties, their respective affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents or representatives concerning the Transactions or the construction, performance, or breach of this or any other agreement between the Parties pertaining to securities and other property, whether entered into prior, on or subsequent to the date hereof, shall be determined by arbitration. The award of the arbitrators, or the majority of them, shall be final, and judgment upon the award rendered may be entered in any court, state or federal, having jurisdiction. This Letter Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter of this Letter Agreement. This Letter Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Letter Agreement will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provisions of this Letter Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. You and us will endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace any invalid or unenforceable provisions with valid provisions the economic effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the invalid or unenforceable provisions. This Letter Agreement is solely for the benefit of the you and us, and no other person (other than the Indemnified Persons set forth in Annex A hereto) will acquire or have any rights by virtue of this Letter Agreement.
Please confirm that the foregoing correctly and completely sets forth our understanding by signing and returning to us the enclosed duplicate of this Letter Agreement.
Sincerely,
DALMORE GROUP LLC
By /s/ Etan Butler June 14 2021
Etan Butler
Chairman
Agreed and accepted as of the date first above written.
RSE Archive, LLC
By: RSE Archive Manager, LLC, its managing member
By: Rally Holdings LLC, its sole member
By: RSE Markets, Inc., its sole member
By /s/ George Leimer June 14 2021
George Leimer
THE DALMORE GROUP
Annex A to Engagement Letter
Each Party agrees to (i) indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, its affiliates (within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933), and each of its respective partners, directors, officers, agents, consultants, employees and controlling persons (within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933) (each such person or entity is hereinafter referred to as an “Indemnified Person”), from and against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities, joint or several (“Losses”), of any actions, inquiries, and proceedings and enforcement actions in respect thereof, to which any Indemnified Person may become subject arising out of or in connection with our engagement or any matter referred to in the agreement to which this Annex A is attached and of which this Annex A forms a part (the “Letter Agreement”), regardless of whether any of such Indemnified Persons is a party thereto, but solely to the extent such Losses are due to the fraud, bad faith, gross negligence, or willful misconduct of the indemnifying party (the “Indemnifying Person”) and (ii) periodically reimburse an Indemnified Person for such person’s legal and other expenses as may be incurred in connection with investigating, preparing, defending, paying, settling or compromising any such action, inquiry, proceeding or investigation, but solely to the extent such Losses are due to the fraud, bad faith, gross negligence, or willful misconduct of the Indemnifying Person. You are not responsible under clause (i) of the foregoing sentence for any losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses to the extent that such loss, claim, damage, liability or expense has been finally judicially determined to have resulted primarily from actions taken or omitted to be taken by such Indemnified Person due to such person’s fraud, bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct. To the extent that any prior payment you made to an Indemnified Person is determined to have been improper by reason of such Indemnified Person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct, such Indemnified Person will promptly pay you such amount. Notwithstanding anything set forth herein, no provision of the Letter Agreement shall require you to indemnify or reimburse any Indemnified Person for any losses, claims, damages or liabilities and any related expenses arising out of any claim, action or proceeding initiated by or brought by or on behalf of any Indemnified Person against you or by you against any Indemnified Person, and in each case, that is not initiated or brought in connection with any claim, action or proceeding brought by an unaffiliated third party against an Indemnified Person in a matter otherwise covered by this paragraph.
If the indemnity or reimbursement referred to above is, for any reason whatsoever, unenforceable or unavailable to hold each Indemnified Person harmless (other than due to the Indemnified Person’s fraud, bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct as finally judicially determined), the Indemnifying Person agrees to pay to or on behalf of each Indemnified Person contributions for losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses so that each Indemnified Person ultimately bears only a portion of such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses as is appropriate (i) to reflect the relative benefits received by each such Indemnified Person, respectively, on the one hand and you and your stockholders on the other hand in connection with the Transaction or Sale, or (ii) if the allocation on that basis is not permitted by applicable law, to reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in clause (i) above, but also the relative fault of each such Indemnified Person, respectively, and the Indemnifying Person as well as any other relevant equitable considerations; provided, however, that in no event will the aggregate contribution of all Indemnified Persons to all losses, claims, expenses, damages, liabilities or expenses in connection with any Transaction or Sale exceed the amount of the fee actually received by the Indemnified Persons pursuant to the Agreement, except to the extent that such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses arise from the Indemnified Person’s fraud, bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct as finally judicially determined). The respective relative benefits received by us and you in connection with any Transaction or Sale will be deemed to be in the same proportion as the aggregate fee paid or proposed to be paid to Dalmore in connection with the Transaction or Sale bears to the aggregate consideration paid or proposed to be paid in the Transaction or Sale, whether or not consummated.
Promptly after its receipt of notice of the commencement of any action or proceeding, any Indemnified Person will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against the Indemnifying Person pursuant to the Letter Agreement, notify the Indemnifying Person in writing of the commencement thereof; but omission so to notify you will not relieve you from any liability which the Indemnifying Person may have to any Indemnified Person, except the Indemnifying Person’s obligation to indemnify for losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses to the extent that the Indemnifying Person suffers actual prejudice as a result of such failure. If the Indemnifying Person so elects, it may assume the defense of such action or proceeding in a timely manner, including the employment of counsel (reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Person) and payment of expenses, provided the Indemnifying Person permits an Indemnified Person and counsel retained by an Indemnified Person at its expense to participate in such defense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event (i) the Indemnifying Person fails promptly to assume the defense and employ counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Person, or (ii) the Indemnified Person has been advised by counsel that there exist actual or potential conflicting interests between the Indemnifying Person or its counsel and such Indemnified Person, an Indemnified Person may employ separate counsel (in addition to any local counsel) to represent or defend such Indemnified Person in such action or proceeding, and the Indemnifying Person agrees to pay the fees and disbursements of such separate counsel as incurred; provided however, that the Indemnifying Person will not, in
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connection with any one such action or proceeding, or separate but substantially similar actions or proceedings arising out of the same general allegations, be liable for fees and expenses of more than one separate firm of attorneys (in addition to any local counsel).
The Indemnifying Person will not, without the other Party’s prior written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned, settle or compromise or consent to the entry of any judgment in any pending or threatened claim, action, suit or proceeding in respect of which indemnification or contribution may be sought under the Letter Agreement, unless such settlement, compromise or consent includes an express, complete and unconditional release of all Indemnified Persons from all liability and obligations arising therefrom. Without the Indemnifying Person’s prior written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned, no Indemnified Person will settle or compromise any claim for which indemnification or contribution may be sought hereunder.
Each Party also agrees that no Party will have any liability (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) to you or your affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, creditors or stockholders, directly or indirectly, related to or arising out of the Agreement or the services performed thereunder, except losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses incurred by the other Party which have been finally judicially determined to have resulted primarily and directly from actions taken or omitted to be taken by the first Party due to such person’s fraud, bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct. In no event, regardless of the legal theory advanced, will either party be liable for any consequential, indirect, incidental, special or punitive damages of any nature. Each party’s indemnification, reimbursement, exculpation and contribution obligations in this Annex A will be in addition to any rights that any Indemnified Person may have at common law or otherwise.
Capitalized terms used, but not defined in this Annex A, have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Letter Agreement.
TOOLS LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Tools License Agreement is made and entered into as of June 29th, 2021 (“Effective Date”), between Rally Holdings LLC ( “Rally”) and Dalmore Group, LLC (“Dalmore”). This Agreement sets forth the terms pursuant to which Dalmore will be permitted to use certain of Rally’s proprietary hosted software tools to perform services for Rally (“Services”) pursuant to the Secondary Market Transactions Engagement Letter entered into as of June 14th, 2021 between Rally and its affiliates RSE Archive, LLC and RSE Collection, LLC, and RSE Innovation, LLC, and Dalmore (the “Services Agreement”).
The parties agree as follows:
1.DEFINITIONS
1.1“Authorized User” means Dalmore’s employees and contractors who are required to use the Tools in order to perform the Services and who have signed a non-use and nondisclosure agreement that is no less protective of the Confidential Information than the terms of this Agreement.
1.2“Confidential Information” means any information disclosed to Dalmore by or on behalf of Rally, directly or indirectly, in writing, orally, or by inspection of tangible or intangible objects (including documents and the Tools) under this Agreement, the Services Agreement, or any other agreement between Rally and Dalmore. “Confidential Information” includes the Tools and all Data, and other information provided to Rally by third parties. “Confidential Information” will not, however, include any information that Dalmore can demonstrate by competent evidence: (a) was publicly known and made generally available in the public domain prior to the time of disclosure to Dalmore by Rally; (b) became publicly known and made generally available after disclosure to Dalmore by Rally through no action or inaction of Dalmore; (c) was or is independently developed by Dalmore, as established by documentary evidence, without the use of Confidential Information; (d) was in the possession of Dalmore, without confidentiality restrictions, at the time of disclosure by Rally; or (e) is obtained by Dalmore from a third party, provided that such third party is not and was not prohibited from disclosing such Confidential Information to Dalmore by a legal, fiduciary, or contractual obligation to Rally.
1.3“Data” means all data accessible by Dalmore via the Tools or otherwise accessed, collected, obtained, used, disclosed, or otherwise processed by Dalmore via the Tools, including but not limited to, trade and investor data.
1.4“Scope Limitations” means the limitations on Dalmore’s use of the Tools specified in Exhibit A.
1.5“Tools” means Rally’s proprietary hosted software tools identified in Exhibit A.
2.1Use of the Tools. Rally will create accounts for use of the Tools for the Authorized Users identified by Dalmore. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Rally grants to Dalmore a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable right during the term of this Agreement to use the Tools solely by its Authorized Users in order to perform the Services in accordance with the Services Agreement. Dalmore’s right to use the Tools is subject to the Scope Limitations and contingent upon Dalmore’s compliance with the Scope Limitations.
2.2Technical Support. Rally will use reasonable efforts to provide Dalmore with technical support relating to the Tools by email and phone during Rally’s regular business hours.
2.3Use Restrictions. Except as otherwise explicitly provided in this Agreement or as may be expressly permitted by applicable law, Dalmore will not, and will not permit or authorize third parties to: rent, lease, or otherwise permit third parties to access or use any of the Tools; reverse engineer, disassemble, or decompile any Tool; (c) use any Tool to provide services to any third party; (d) use any Tool for any benchmarking activity or in connection with the development of any competitive product; nor (e) circumvent or disable any security or other technological features or measures of the Tools.
2.4Compliance with Laws. Dalmore will use the Tools in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including all applicable privacy laws.
2.5Protection against Unauthorized Use. Dalmore will use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent any unauthorized use of the Tools and immediately notify Rally in writing of any unauthorized use that comes to Dalmore’s attention. If there is unauthorized use by anyone who obtained access to the Tools directly or indirectly through Dalmore, Dalmore will take all commercially reasonably steps necessary to terminate the unauthorized use. Dalmore will cooperate and assist with any actions taken by Rally to prevent or terminate unauthorized use of the Tools.
2.6Reservation of Rights. Rally grants to Dalmore a limited right to use the Tools and Documentation under this Agreement. Dalmore will not have any rights to the Tools except as expressly granted in this Agreement or otherwise in writing by Rally. Rally reserves to itself all rights to the Tools not expressly granted to Dalmore in accordance with this Agreement.
2.7Feedback. If Dalmore provides any feedback to Rally concerning the functionality and performance of the Tools (including identifying potential errors and improvements), Dalmore hereby assigns to Rally all right, title, and interest in and to the feedback, and Rally is free to use the feedback without payment or restriction.
3.CONFIDENTIALITY; DATA PROTECTION
3.1Non-use and Nondisclosure. Dalmore will not use or otherwise process any Confidential Information for any purpose except to perform Services in accordance with the Services Agreement. Dalmore will not disclose any Confidential Information to third parties or to employees of Dalmore, except to Authorized Users or, subject to this Section 3.1, as required by applicable law, rule or regulation, legal process or by any judicial, regulatory or governmental order or request or as otherwise requested by any governmental agency, regulatory authority (including, any self-regulatory organization). Dalmore may disclose Confidential Information under the preceding sentence solely to the extent required by law, rule or regulation if Dalmore, to the extent practicable and legally permitted, gives Rally prompt written notice of the requirement prior to the disclosure, and assistance in obtaining an order protecting the Confidential Information from public disclosure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge and agree that Dalmore shall be permitted to comply with general regulatory requests not focused on the subject matter of this Agreement, the Services Agreement, or the relationship of Dalmore and Rally under those agreements from a governmental or regulatory authority (e.g., FTC, DOJ, SEC, FINRA) having the authority to regulate or oversee any aspect of Dalmore’s business if Dalmore makes reasonable efforts to limit disclosure of Confidential Information, and provides prompt written notice to Rally following such disclosure, including reasonable details regarding the recipient’s request and the Confidential Information disclosed.
3.2Maintenance of Confidentiality. Dalmore will use a commercially reasonable degree of care to protect the secrecy of and avoid disclosure and unauthorized use of the Confidential Information. Without limiting the foregoing, Dalmore will use the same degree of care that Dalmore takes to protect its own most highly confidential information. Dalmore may make a reasonable number of copies of Confidential Information solely to the extent necessary for performing the Services or otherwise for compliance with Dalmore’s legal obligations with respect to the Services. Dalmore will not otherwise make any copy of any Confidential Information unless approved in writing by Rally. Dalmore will reproduce Rally’s proprietary rights notices on all approved copies of Rally’s Confidential Information. Dalmore will promptly notify Rally in the event of any unauthorized use or disclosure of the Confidential Information.
3.3Data Protection. Dalmore will comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Agreement attached as Exhibit B.
4.TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1Term. This Agreement will commence upon the Effective Date and will continue for the term of the Services Agreement unless this Agreement is terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
4.2Suspension and Termination. Rally may suspend access of any or all Authorized Users to the Tools without notice to Dalmore at any time, and may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon written notice to Dalmore.
4.3Transition Services. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, at Rally’s request, Dalmore will provide reasonable transition services to assist Rally in moving the Services to another provider or in bringing the Services in house at Rally. To the extent the termination is not as a result of an uncured breach of the Agreement by Dalmore, Rally will reimburse Dalmore for its direct, out-of-pocket costs incurred to perform the transition services, provided such costs were incurred with Rally’s prior written approval. Dalmore will cooperate with Rally in the development of a transition plan and will use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Rally and any other service provider to Rally in the transition.
4.4Post-Termination Obligations. If this Agreement is terminated for any reason, any and all liabilities accrued prior to the effective date of the termination will survive, and Sections 3, 4.3, 4.4, 5.2, and 6 through 9 also survive termination of this Agreement.
5.1Mutual Warranties. Each party represents and warrants to the other that: this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered and constitutes a valid and binding agreement enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms; and no authorization or approval from any third party is required in connection with such party’s execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement.
5.2Disclaimer. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES STATED IN THIS SECTION 5, RALLY MAKES NO ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED (EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW), OR STATUTORY, AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER. RALLY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, QUALITY, ACCURACY, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. RALLY DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH THE ENJOYMENT OF THE TOOLS. RALLY DOES NOT WARRANT
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THAT THE TOOLS ARE ERROR-FREE OR THAT OPERATION OF THE TOOLS WILL BE SECURE OR UNINTERRUPTED. RALLY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE TOOLS IS ACCURATE OR COMPLETE OR THAT ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE TOOLS WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE. RALLY EXERCISES NO CONTROL OVER AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR BASED UPON THE RESULTS OF DALMORE’S USE OF THE TOOLS.
6.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT
6.1Defense of Infringement Claims. Rally will, at its expense, either defend Dalmore from or settle any claim, proceeding, or suit (“Claim”) brought by a third party against Dalmore alleging that Dalmore’s use of the Tools infringes or misappropriates any U.S. patent or copyright right during the term of this Agreement. Dalmore will: give Rally prompt written notice of the Claim; grant Rally full and complete control over the defense and settlement of the Claim; provide assistance in connection with the defense and settlement of the Claim as Rally may reasonably request; and comply with any settlement or court order made in connection with the Claim. Dalmore will not defend or settle any Claim without Rally’s prior written consent. Dalmore will have the right to participate in the defense of the Claim at its own expense and with counsel of its own choosing, but Rally will have sole control over the defense and settlement of the Claim.
6.2Indemnification of Infringement Claims. Rally will indemnify Dalmore from and pay: all damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees finally awarded against Dalmore in any Claim under Section 6.1; all out-of-pocket costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by Dalmore in connection with the defense of a Claim under Section 6.1 (other than attorneys’ fees and costs incurred without Rally’s consent after Rally has accepted defense of the Claim); and all amounts that Rally agrees to pay to any third party to settle any Claim under Section 6.1.
6.3Exclusions from Obligations. Rally will have no obligation under this Section 6 for any infringement or misappropriation to the extent that it arises out of or is based upon: use of the Tools in combination with other products or tools if such infringement or misappropriation would not have arisen but for such combination; use of the Tools by Dalmore for purposes not intended or outside the scope of the license granted to Dalmore; Dalmore’s failure to use the Tools in accordance with instructions provided by Rally, if the infringement or misappropriation would not have occurred but for such failure; or any modification of the Tools not made or authorized in writing by Rally where such infringement or misappropriation would not have occurred absent such modification.
6.4Limited Remedy. This Section 6 states Rally’s sole and exclusive liability, and Dalmore’s sole and exclusive remedy, for the actual or alleged infringement or misappropriation of any third-party intellectual property right by the Tools.
7.1Defense. Dalmore will defend Rally from any actual or threatened third party Claim arising out of or based upon Dalmore’s use of the Tools or Dalmore's breach of any of the provisions of this Agreement, including the DPA. Rally will: give Dalmore prompt written notice of the Claim; grant Dalmore full and complete control over the defense and settlement of the Claim; provide assistance in connection with the defense and settlement of the Claim as Dalmore may reasonably request; and comply with any settlement or court order made in connection with the Claim. Rally will not defend or settle any Claim without Dalmore’s prior written consent. Rally will have the right to participate in the defense of the Claim at its own expense and with counsel of its own choosing, but Dalmore will have sole control over the defense and settlement of the Claim.
7.2Indemnification. Dalmore will indemnify Rally from and pay: all damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees finally awarded against Rally in any Claim under Section 7.1; all out-of-pocket costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by Rally in connection with the defense of a Claim under Section 7.1 (other than attorneys’ fees and costs incurred without Dalmore’s consent after Dalmore has accepted defense of the Claim); and, all amounts that Dalmore agrees to pay to any third party to settle any Claim under Section 7.1.
8.1Disclaimer of Indirect Damages. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RALLY WILL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LIABLE TO DALMORE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OF BUSINESS, EVEN IF RALLY IS APPRISED OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES OCCURRING.
8.2Cap on Liability. TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL RALLY’S TOTAL LIABILITY OF ALL KINDS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY CLAIMS), REGARDLESS OF THE FORUM AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY ACTION OR CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE,
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EXCEED THE COMMISSION PAID TO DALMORE UNDER THE SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE 3 MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO THE CAUSE OF ACTION.
8.3Independent Allocations of Risk. EACH PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT THAT PROVIDES FOR A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, OR EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES IS TO ALLOCATE THE RISKS OF THIS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. THIS ALLOCATION IS AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES. EACH OF THESE PROVISIONS IS SEVERABLE AND INDEPENDENT OF ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION 8 WILL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY IN THIS AGREEMENT.
9.1Relationship. Rally will be and act as an independent contractor (and not as the agent or representative of Dalmore) in the performance of this Agreement.
9.2Assignability. Neither party may assign its right, duties, and obligations under this Agreement without the other party’s prior written consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, except that a party may assign this Agreement without the other party’s consent to a successor (including a successor by way of merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or operation of law) if the successor agrees to assume and fulfill all of the assigning party’s obligations under this Agreement.
9.3Subcontractors. Rally may utilize a subcontractor or other third party to perform its duties under this Agreement so long as Rally remains responsible for all of its obligations under this Agreement.
9.4Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement will be effective if it is in writing and sent by email to: (a) [etan@dalmorefg.com for Dalmore; and (b) george@rallyrd.com for Rally. Either party may change its email address for receipt of notice by notice to the other party in accordance with this Section. Notices are deemed given upon transmission.
9.5Force Majeure. Neither party will be liable for or be considered to be in breach of or default under this Agreement on account of, any delay or failure to perform as required by this Agreement as a result of any cause or condition beyond its reasonable control, such as acts of God, restrictions, prohibitions, priorities or allocations imposed or actions taken by a governmental authority (whether valid or invalid), embargoes, fires, floods, epidemic and pandemics (including COVID-19) or other outbreak of disease, earthquakes, explosion, natural disasters, riots, wars, sabotage, court injunction or order, or any labor shortage related to any of the foregoing, so long as that party uses all commercially reasonable efforts to avoid or remove the causes of non-performance.
9.6Governing Law. This Agreement will be interpreted, construed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the local laws of the State of New York, U.S.A., without reference to its choice of law rules. Each party hereby irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the federal, state, and local courts in New York County, New York in connection with any action arising out of or in connection with this Agreement.
9.7 Equitable Remedies. Dalmore acknowledges that any breach of this Agreement would cause irreparable harm to Rally, and agrees that Rally will be entitled to injunctive or other equitable relief to prevent or redress any actual or threatened breach of this Agreement, in any court having jurisdiction, without proof of harm or posting of bond.
9.8Waiver. The waiver by either party of any breach of any provision of this Agreement does not waive any other breach. The failure of any party to insist on strict performance of any covenant or obligation in accordance with this Agreement will not be a waiver of such party’s right to demand strict compliance in the future, nor will the same be construed as a novation of this Agreement.
9.9Severability. If any part of this Agreement is found to be illegal, unenforceable, or invalid, the remaining portions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. If any material limitation or restriction on the use of the Tools under this Agreement is found to be illegal, unenforceable, or invalid, Dalmore’s right to use the Tools will immediately terminate.
9.10Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of identical counterparts, notwithstanding that the parties have not signed the same counterpart, with the same effect as if the parties had signed the same document. All counterparts will be construed as and constitute the same agreement. This Agreement may also be executed and delivered electronically and such execution and delivery will have the same force and effect of an original document with original signatures.
9.11Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including all exhibits, and the applicable portions of the Services Agreement, is the final and complete expression of the agreement between these parties regarding Dalmore’s use of the Tools. This Agreement supersedes, and the terms of this Agreement govern, all previous oral and written
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communications regarding these matters, all of which are merged into this Agreement, except that this Agreement does not supersede any prior nondisclosure or comparable agreement between the parties executed prior to this Agreement being executed, nor does it affect the validity of any agreements between the parties relating to Services. No employee, agent, or other representative of Rally has any authority to bind Rally with respect to any statement, representation, warranty, or other expression unless the same is specifically set forth in this Agreement. No usage of trade or other regular practice or method of dealing between the parties will be used to modify, interpret, supplement, or alter the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement may be changed only by a written agreement signed by an authorized agent of the party against whom enforcement is sought.
Signed by each party’s authorized representative,
Rally Holdings LLC
| Dalmore Group, LLC |
Name: George Leimer | Name: Etan Butler |
Title: Chief Executive Officer of RSE Markets, Inc. | Title: Chairman |
Signature: /s/ George Leimer | Signature: /s/ Etan Butler |
Date: 6/29/2021 | Date: 6/29/2021 |
Address: 250 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor | Address: 525 Green Place |
New York, NY 10012 |
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EXHIBIT A
TOOLS AND SCOPE LIMITATIONS
1.Tools. “Tools” means Rally’s hosted software tools for performing: (a) banking services via Dwolla; (b) custodian and executing broker-dealer services via DriveWealth; and (c) ATS matching services via North Capital.
2.Scope Limitations: Dalmore may use the Tools only to: (a) perform KYC / AML securities and fund checks before allowing a user on Rally’s investor-facing platform to place an order for the purchase or sale of securities; (b) access investor information for qualifying individuals to trade based on their answers to suitability questions, to the extent necessary for the Services; (c) communicate trade settlement information to DriveWealth; and (d) communicate trades to PPX ATS (North Capital).
EXHIBIT B
DATA PROTECTION AGREEMENT
This Data Processing Addendum (“DPA”) dated [June 29th, 2021 forms part of the Tools License Agreement dated [June 29th, 2021] (“Agreement”) between Rally Holdings, LLC (“Rally”) and Dalmore Group, LLC (“Dalmore”) (each a “Party” collectively, the “Parties”).
Pursuant to the Agreement, Dalmore will provide certain services to Rally that may involve Dalmore (or a Subcontractor) Processing (as defined below) Data on behalf of Rally (the “Services”). This Agreement applies to such Processing of Data by or on behalf of Dalmore.
1.Definitions
1.1In this DPA, capitalized terms will have the meanings set forth below. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this DPA will have the meanings given to them in the Agreement.
1.2“Data Protection Laws” means the applicable laws, rules, and regulations of any relevant jurisdiction governing privacy, data protection, security, or the Processing of Data.
1.3“Data Subject” means the individual to whom Rally Personal Data relates.
1.4“Rally Personal Data” means the Data that constitutes “personal data,” “personal information,” “personally identifiable information,” or any similar concept under Data Protection Laws.
1.5“Process,” “Processing,” or “Processed” means any operation or set of operations performed on Data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, access, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
1.6“Security Incident” means: (i) a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, or unauthorized disclosure of or access to, Data transmitted, stored or otherwise Processed or (ii) any breach of this Addendum, Data Protection Laws, or of Section 3 of the Agreement.
1.7“Subcontractor” means any entity (including any third party or any Dalmore Affiliate) engaged by Dalmore to Process Data.
1.8“Dalmore Affiliate” means an entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by or is or under common control or ownership with Dalmore, where control is defined as the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an entity, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
2.Processing of Data
2.1Dalmore will (and will ensure that its Subcontractors will) Process Data solely on behalf of and subject to the written instructions of Rally, unless such instructions conflict with applicable law to which Dalmore is subject, in which case Dalmore will provide prior notice of that legal requirement to Rally to the extent permitted by applicable laws. Rally will determine the purpose and means of Dalmore’s Processing of Data. The Agreement and any amendments thereto will constitute Rally’s written instructions pursuant to this Section 2.1.
2.2Dalmore represents and warrants that it will not (i) sell, rent, release, disclose, disseminate, make available, transfer, or otherwise communicate orally, in writing, or by electronic or other means, any Data to any third party for monetary or other valuable consideration; (ii) retain, use, or disclose, any Data for any purpose other than for the specific purpose of performing the Services; and (iii) retain, use, or disclose Data outside of the business relationship between the Parties.
2.3Dalmore represents and warrants that it will implement appropriate industry standard information security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Data and any systems used by or on behalf of Dalmore to Process Data. Such measures will include, but not be limited to, those listed in Annex 1 to this DPA. Dalmore also represents and warrants that it will maintain a comprehensive written information security program that complies with Data Protection laws, including not limited to, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
2.4At the request of Rally, Dalmore will provide documentation regarding the security measures it has implemented and maintains pursuant to this Section 2 and Annex 1 and will allow Rally to audit and test such measures. Rally will give Dalmore reasonable notice of any such audit or inspection and will take (and ensure that each of its mandated auditors takes) reasonable measures to avoid causing (or, if it cannot avoid, to minimize) any damage, injury or disruption to Dalmore’s premises, equipment, personnel and business while its personnel are on those premises in the course of such an audit or inspection. Except as otherwise required by applicable law or a
regulator or other relevant governmental entity, any audit or inspection will be conducted within normal business hours no more than once in any calendar year and as requested by Rally in response to a Security Incident.
2.5Neither Dalmore nor any individual or entity acting on its behalf may Process Data from outside the United States without the prior written consent of Rally.
3.Reasonable Assistance
3.1If Dalmore or a Subcontractor receives a request, inquiry, or complaint directly from any Data Subject or any regulator or other governmental entity regarding Rally Personal Data, Dalmore will forward such request or assertion to Rally without undue delay and in any case within three (3) business days.
4.Reliability and Confidentiality
4.1Dalmore will take steps to ensure the reliability of any employee, personnel, agent, contractor, or any Subcontractor who may have access to Data. At a minimum, Dalmore will limit access to Data only to those individuals who need to know or otherwise Process such Data to perform the Services.
4.2Without prejudice to any existing contractual arrangements between the Parties, Dalmore will ensure that its employees, personnel, agents, contractors, or Subcontractors are subject to obligations of confidentiality applicable to Data no less protective of Data than those to which Dalmore itself is subject.
5.Subcontractors
5.1Unless otherwise set forth in the Agreement, Dalmore will not engage or use any Subcontractors to Process Data without providing Rally with prior written notice of Dalmore’s intent to use such Subcontractors. Rally consents to Dalmore’s continued use of those Subcontractors set out in Annex 1, subject to Dalmore meeting the obligations set out in this Section 5. Upon Rally’s written request, Dalmore will provide Rally with a list of current Subcontractors and descriptions of their Processing activities.
5.2Prior to any Processing of Rally Personal Data by its Subcontractors, Dalmore will execute agreements with each Subcontractor that impose privacy, data protection, and data security obligations on each Subcontractor that are at least as protective of Data as those to which Dalmore is subject. In particular, Dalmore will ensure its Subcontractors are subject to comprehensive contractual obligations to implement appropriate industry standard information security measures to ensure the protection of Data and in such a manner that the Processing of Data by such Subcontractors will meet applicable legal requirements. Dalmore will be fully responsible and liable to Rally for any acts or omissions of Subcontractors as if they were Dalmore’s own.
6.Security Incidents
6.1Dalmore will notify Rally as set forth in Section 6.4 promptly upon becoming aware of a Security Incident and will provide Rally with sufficient information to allow Rally to meet any obligations to report a Security Incident under the Data Protection Laws. Such notification by Dalmore will, at a minimum, describe:
(a)the nature of the Security Incident, the categories and numbers of Data Subjects concerned, the date(s) on which Dalmore believes the Security Incident occurred, the date on which Damore became aware of the Security Incident, and separate descriptions of the categories and numbers of Data and Rally Personal Data records concerned;
(b)the likely consequences of the Security Incident; and
(c)the measures taken or proposed to be taken to address the Security Incident.
6.2Dalmore will fully cooperate with Rally and take such reasonable steps as are directed by Rally to assist in the investigation, mitigation, and remediation of each Security Incident, sufficient to enable Rally to (i) perform a thorough investigation into the Security Incident; (ii) formulate an appropriate response; and (iii) take suitable further steps in respect of the Security Incident to meet any requirement under the Data Protection Laws.
6.3Dalmore will not inform any third party of a Security Incident without first obtaining Rally’s prior written consent, unless notification is required by applicable law, rule or regulation to which Dalmore is subject, in which case Dalmore will, to the extent practicable and legally permitted, inform Rally of that requirement, provide a copy of the proposed notification and consider any comments made by Rally before notifying any third party of the Security Incident.
6.4Any notifications to Rally made pursuant to this Section 6 will be addressed to George@rallyrd.com.
Deletion and Return of Personal Data
7.1To the extent applicable, withing sixty (60) days of the termination of the Agreement, or at any earlier date required by Rally, Dalmore will, in accordance with Rally’s instructions, either securely return to Rally or, on
Rally’s request, securely destroy all Data in Dalmore’s possession. Dalmore may retain Rally Personal Data to the extent required by applicable laws and only to the extent and for such period as required by applicable laws. Upon request by Rally, Dalmore will provide written certification to Rally that it and each Subcontractor has fully complied with this Section 7.1.
8.Miscellaneous
8.1The Parties hereby agree to submit to the choice of jurisdiction stipulated in the Agreement with respect to any disputes or claims arising under this DPA, including disputes regarding its existence, validity or termination.
8.2Any changes to this DPA will be made in writing regardless of any provisions to the contrary in the Agreement.
8.3Conflicts or inconsistencies with respect to data privacy and data security will be resolved as follows: in any conflict between the terms of the Agreement and this DPA, this DPA will control to the extent of such conflict.
8.4This DPA represents the entire understanding between the Parties in relation to its subject matter and supersedes all agreements and representations made by the Parties, whether oral or written. Should any provision of this DPA be deemed invalid or unenforceable, then the remainder of this DPA will remain valid and in force. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be either (i) amended as necessary to ensure its validity and enforceability, while preserving the Parties' intentions as closely as possible or, (if this is not possible), (ii) construed in a manner as if the invalid or unenforceable part had never been contained therein.
8.5If any variation is required to this DPA as a result of a change in applicable Data Protection Laws, then either Party may provide written notice to the other Party of that change in law. The Parties will discuss and negotiate in good faith any necessary variations to this DPA to address such changes.
ANNEX 1 TO THE DPA
INFORMATION SECURITY MEASURES
As applicable to its processing of Data, Dalmore will:
1.Ensure that the Data can be accessed only by authorized personnel to perform the Services for Rally.
2.Take all reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access to Data through the use of, as applicable, appropriate physical and logical (passwords) entry controls, securing areas where the Processing of Data occurs, and implementing procedures for monitoring the use of data processing facilities.
3.Use secure passwords, network intrusion detection technology, encryption and authentication technology, secure logon procedures, and virus protection.
4.Account for all the risks that are presented by its Processing of Data, such as from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, or alteration, unauthorized or unlawful storage, processing, access or disclosure of Data.
5.Ensure the encryption of Data, where appropriate.
6.Ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, availability and resilience of systems and services used by or on behalf of Dalmore to Process Data.
7.Implement and maintain mechanisms to restore the availability and access to Data in a timely manner in the event of a physical or technical incident.
8.Implement processes and written policies for regularly testing, assessing, and evaluating the effectiveness of information security measures for ensuring the security of the Processing of Data.
9.Monitor compliance with its compliance with the terms of this DPA and Data Protection laws on an ongoing basis.
10.Designate a security officer or other person responsible for overseeing Dalmore’s security program.
11.Implement measures to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities in systems used by Dalmore to provide Process Data.
12.Ensure all employees and contractors receive training sufficient to ensure Dalmore’s ongoing capabilities to carry out the security measures established in its policy or required by this DPA.
In the event that a system or process is unable to meet the criteria above, define compensating controls that can be used to protect Data; provided, however, such compensating controls must be explicitly set forth in this Annex 1 (which may be amended), meet the intent and rigor of the original requirement, provide a similar level of defense, and sufficiently offset the risk against which the original requirement was designed to defend.
Dalmore Subcontractors:
This Software and Services License Agreement (including the Schedules, the Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use, any addendums and any applicable company policies referenced therein, collectively and in their entirety, this “Agreement”), is made and effective as of the date set forth on the signature page below (the “Effective Date”), contains the terms and conditions upon which North Capital Investment Technology, Inc. (“NCIT”) grants to the undersigned as licensee (“Licensee”) a license to use certain software, computer programs, business processes, integrated services and documentation more particularly described on Schedule A.
1.Definitions. When used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the respective meanings indicated, such meanings to be applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined:
“Access Credentials” means any username, identification number, password, license or security key, security token, PIN or other security code, method, technology or device used, alone or in combination, to verify an individual’s identity and authorization to access and use Hosted Services.
“Action” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1.
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Authorized User” means each of the individuals authorized by or on behalf of Licensee to use the Services pursuant to Section 3.1.
“Company Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.3(c).
“Confidential Information” means, as set forth in Section 9.1 and including, without limitation, the Services, the NCIT Materials and terms and conditions of this Agreement.
“Disclosing Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
“Documentation” means the documentation for the Software and Services such as any manuals, instructions or other documents or materials that NCIT provides or makes available to Licensee in any form or medium and which describe the functionality, components, features or requirements of the Services or NCIT Materials, including any aspect of the installation, configuration, integration, operation, use, support or maintenance thereof.
“Effective Date” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Error” means a material failure of the Software and Services to function in conformity with the Specifications.
“Fees” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.
“Force Majeure Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.1.
“Harmful Code” means any software, hardware or other technology, device or means, including any virus, worm, malware or other malicious computer code, the purpose or effect of which is to: (a) permit unauthorized access to, or to destroy, disrupt, disable, distort or otherwise harm or impede in any manner any (i) computer, software, firmware, hardware, system or network or (ii) any application or function of any of the foregoing or the security, integrity, confidentiality or use of any data Processed thereby; or (b) prevent Licensee or any Authorized User from accessing or using the Services or NCIT Systems as intended by this Agreement. “Harmful Code” does not include any NCIT Disabling Device.
“Hosted Services” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.
“Indemnitee” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.3.
“Indemnitor” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.3.
“Initial Term” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Intellectual Property Rights” means any and all registered and unregistered rights granted, applied for or otherwise now or hereafter in existence under or related to any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, database protection or other intellectual property rights laws or practice, and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection, in any part of the world.
“Law” means any applicable statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, code, order, constitution, treaty, common law, judgment, decree or other requirement of any federal, state, local or foreign government or political subdivision thereof, regulatory agency or arbitrator, mediator, court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction.
“Licensee” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Licensee Data” means, other than Resultant Data, information, data and other content, in any form or medium, that is collected, downloaded or otherwise received, directly or indirectly from Licensee or an Authorized User by or through the Services.
“Licensee Systems” means Licensee’s information technology infrastructure, including computers, software, hardware, databases, electronic systems (including database management systems) and networks, whether operated directly by Licensee or through the use of third party services.
“Losses” means any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and the costs of enforcing any right hereunder, collection and pursuing any insurance providers.
“NCIT” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“NCIT Disabling Device” means any software, hardware or other technology, device or means (including any back door, time bomb, time out, drop dead device, software routine or other disabling device) used by NCIT or its designee to disable any Person’s (including, without limitation, Licensee’s or any Authorized User’s) access to or use of the Services automatically with the passage of time or under the positive control of NCIT or its designee.
“NCIT Indemnitee” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.2.
“NCIT Materials” means the Software, Documentation, Specifications and NCIT Systems and any and all other information, data, documents, materials, works and other
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content, devices, methods, processes, hardware, software and other technologies and inventions, including any customizations, deliverables, technical or functional descriptions, requirements, plans or reports, that are provided or used by NCIT or any Subcontractor in connection with the Services or otherwise comprise or relate to the Services or NCIT Systems. For the avoidance of doubt, NCIT Materials include Resultant Data and any information, data or other content derived from NCIT’s monitoring of Licensee’s access to or use of the Services, but do not include Licensee Data.
“NCIT Personnel” means all individuals involved in the performance of Services as employees, agents or independent contractors of NCIT or any Subcontractor.
“NCIT Systems” means the information technology infrastructure used by or on behalf of NCIT in performing the Services, including all computers, software, hardware, databases, electronic systems (including database management systems) and networks, whether operated directly by NCIT or through the use of third party services.
“Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability entity, governmental authority, unincorporated organization, trust, association or other entity.
“Privacy Policy” means NCIT’s and its affiliates’ data privacy policies, as posted on a Website, as may be amended by NCIT or its affiliates from time to time.
“Process” means to take any action or perform any operation or set of operations that the Services are capable of taking or performing on any data, information or other content, including to collect, receive, input, upload, download, record, reproduce, store, organize, compile, combine, log, catalog, cross-reference, manage, maintain, copy, adapt, alter, translate or make other derivative works or improvements, process, retrieve, output, consult, use, perform, display, disseminate, transmit, submit, post, transfer, disclose or otherwise provide or make available, or block, erase or destroy. “Processing” and “Processed” have correlative meanings.
“Receiving Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
“Renewal Term” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.2.
“Representatives” means, with respect to a Person, that Person’s affiliates and their employees, officers, directors, consultants, agents, independent contractors, service providers, sub-licensees, subcontractors and legal, tax, financial and other advisors.
“Resultant Data” means information, data and other content that is derived by or through the Services from Processing or aggregating Licensee Data and is sufficiently different from such Licensee Data that such Licensee Data cannot be reverse engineered or otherwise identified from the inspection, analysis or further Processing of such information, data or content.
“Scheduled Downtime” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.
“Service Software” means the NCIT software application or applications and any third party or other software, and all new versions, updates, revisions, improvements, customizations (including, without limitation, in connection with this Agreement for or on behalf of Licensee) and modifications of the foregoing, that NCIT provides remote access to and use of as part of the Services.
“Services” means any services provided by NCIT or its contractors to Licensee in connection with this Agreement and supplemental time and materials (“T+M”) contracts, including software as a service (SaaS), installation, configuration, integration, customization training, and/or technical support, as specified in Schedule A, including Hosted Services.
“Software” means the computer programs specified in Schedule A in machine-readable, object code form, and any computer programs delivered to Licensee in machine-readable, object code form and any updates thereto, or provided by NCIT in connection with any Services hereunder, and the Service Software.
“Specifications” means NCIT’s current published product release definitions.
“Subcontractor” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5.
“Term” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.2.
“Terms of Use” means NCIT’s and its affiliates’ terms of use, as posted on a Website as of the Effective Date and excluding any provision therein that permits unilateral amendment of the terms of use until such time as notice is provided by NCIT or its affiliates to Licensee.
“Third Party Materials” means materials and information, in any form or medium, including any software, documents, data, content, specifications, products, equipment or components of or relating to the Services that are not proprietary to NCIT.
“Website” means https://www.northcapital.com, https://www.evisor.com, https://www.accredited.am, https://www.ppex.com, https://www.p3loans.com and NCIT’s or its Representative’s other websites from time to time (including all data and information services owned or operated by, on behalf of or through NCIT or its Representatives).
2.1Services. Subject to and conditioned on Licensee’s and its Authorized Users’ compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, during the Term NCIT shall provide to Licensee and its Authorized Users the Software and Services in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, including to host, manage, operate and maintain the Service Software for remote electronic access and use by Licensee and its Authorized Users (“Hosted Services”) on an ongoing basis, except for:
(a)Scheduled Downtime in accordance with Section 5.2;
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(b)Service downtime or degradation due to a Force Majeure Event or as a result of circumstances set forth in Section 2.6 or Section 3.3;
(c)Any suspension or termination of Licensee’s or any Authorized Users’ access to or use of Hosted Services in accordance with Section 2.6 or as a result of Section 3.3.
2.2Service and System Control. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, as between the parties:
(a)NCIT has and will retain sole control over the operation, provision, maintenance and management of the Services and NCIT Materials, including the: (i) NCIT Systems; (ii) selection, deployment, modification and replacement of the Service Software; and (iii) performance of maintenance, upgrades, corrections and repairs; and
(b)Licensee has and will retain sole control over the operation, maintenance and management of, and all access to and use of, the Licensee Systems, and sole responsibility for all access to and use of the Services and NCIT Materials by any Person by or through the Licensee Systems or any other means controlled by Licensee or any Authorized User, including any information, instructions or materials provided by any of them to NCIT or Subcontractors.
2.3Service Management. Each party agrees throughout the Term to maintain within its organization at least one service manager to serve as the other party’s primary point of contact for day-to-day communications, consultation and decision-making regarding the Services. Each party shall ensure its service managers have the requisite organizational authority, skill, experience and other qualifications to perform in such capacity. If a party’s service manager ceases to be employed by it or it otherwise wishes to replace a service manager, that party shall promptly name a new service manager by written notice to the other party.
2.4Changes. NCIT reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make any changes to the Services and NCIT Materials that it deems necessary or useful to: (a) maintain or enhance (i) the quality or delivery of NCIT’s services to its customers, (ii) the competitive strength of or market for NCIT’s services or (iii) the Services’ cost efficiency or performance; or (b) to comply with Law; provided, however, that except as required by Law, no change will materially diminish or degrade the features or functionality of the Services.
2.5Subcontractors. NCIT may from time to time in its sole discretion engage third parties to perform Services (each, a “Subcontractor”). NCIT will execute written agreements with Subcontractors that have provisions regarding the protection of data and confidential information (including Licensee Data and other Licensee Confidential Information) in substantially similar effect as the terms of this Agreement, and remains liable to Licensee for all acts or omissions of all Subcontractors.
2.6Suspension or Termination of Services. NCIT may, directly or indirectly, and by use of a NCIT Disabling Device or any lawful means, suspend, terminate or otherwise deny Licensee’s, any Authorized User’s or any other Person’s access to or use of all or any part of the Services or NCIT Materials, without incurring any resulting obligation or liability, if: (a) NCIT receives a judicial or other governmental or regulatory demand or order, subpoena or law enforcement request that expressly or by reasonable implication requires NCIT to do so; (b) use of concurrent connections exceed 100 connections at any time that in NCIT’s reasonable determination threatens the operation, provision, maintenance or management of the NCIT Systems; or (c) subject to prior written notice and opportunity to cure in accordance with Section 10.3(a), NCIT believes that Licensee or any Authorized User has failed to comply with Law or any term of this Agreement; provided that, in the event of a suspension of Licensee’s, any Authorized User’s or any other Person’s access to or use of all or any part of the Services or NCIT Materials as a result of subsection (b), NCIT will provide Licensee with notice and the parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate to address the threat and promptly resume the Services.
3.Authorization and Licensee Restrictions.
3.1Authorization. Subject to and conditioned on Licensee’s payment of the Fees and compliance and performance in accordance with all other terms and conditions of this Agreement, NCIT hereby grants Licensee a nonexclusive, nontransferable (except as set forth in Section 15.6) license under NCIT’s Intellectual Property Rights to access and use the Services and such NCIT Materials as NCIT may supply or make available to Licensee solely for the use by and through Authorized Users in accordance with the conditions and limitations set forth in this Agreement.
3.2Reservation of Rights. Except for the limited license in Section 3.1, nothing in this Agreement grants any right, title or interest in or to (including any license under) any Intellectual Property Rights in or relating to, the Services, NCIT Materials or Third Party Materials, whether expressly, by implication, estoppel or otherwise. All right, title and interest in and to (including all license under) any Intellectual Property Rights in or relating to, the Services, NCIT Materials and Third Party Materials are and will remain with NCIT and the respective rights holders in the Third Party Materials. All right, title and interest in and to (including all license under) any Intellectual Property Rights in or relating to, the Licensee Data and all other Licensee Confidential Information, technology, and Intellectual Property Rights are and will remain with Licensee.
3.3Authorization Limitations and Restrictions. Licensee shall not, and shall not permit any other Person to, access or use the Services or NCIT Materials except as expressly permitted by this Agreement and, in the case of Third Party Materials, the applicable third party license agreement (provided that each applicable third party license agreement is provided by NCIT in advance to Licensee or publicly available or Licensee is a party thereto). For purposes of clarity and without limiting the
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generality of the foregoing, Licensee shall not, except as this Agreement expressly permits:
(a)Except as necessary to implement the TransactAPI, modify or create derivative works or improvements of the Services or NCIT Materials;
(b)copy the Software and Documentation, except for a reasonable number of copies in order to make use of the Services or unless for archival or backup purposes; in such case, all titles, trademarks, and copyright, proprietary and restricted rights notices shall be reproduced in all such copies, and all copies shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement;
(c)rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, assign, distribute, publish, transfer or otherwise make available any Services or NCIT Materials to any Person, including on or in connection with the internet or any time-sharing, service bureau, SaaS, cloud or other technology or service (but for clarity, Licensee’s use of the TransactAPI to enable transactions by third parties contemplated by the PPEX ATS Company Agreement, by and between North Capital Private Securities Corporation and RSE Collection, LLC, dated June 14, 2021 (“Company Agreement”), will not be deemed to breach this subsection (c));
(d)reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, decode, adapt or otherwise attempt to derive or gain access to the source code of the Services or NCIT Materials, in whole or in part;
(e)bypass or breach any security device or protection used by the Services or NCIT Materials or access or use the Services or NCIT Materials other than by an Authorized User through the use of such Authorized User’s own then valid Access Credentials;
(f)knowingly (actual or constructive knowledge) or negligently input, upload, transmit or otherwise provide to or through the Services or NCIT Systems, any information or materials that are unlawful or injurious, or contain, transmit or activate any Harmful Code;
(g)damage, destroy, disrupt, disable, impair, interfere with or otherwise materially impede or harm in any manner the Services, NCIT Systems or NCIT’s provision of services to any third party, in whole or in part;
(h)remove, delete, alter or obscure any trademarks, Documentation, Specification, warranties or disclaimers, or any copyright, trademark, patent or other intellectual property or proprietary rights notices from any Services or NCIT Materials, including any copy thereof;
(i)access or use the Services or NCIT Materials in any manner or for any purpose that knowingly (actual or constructive knowledge) or negligently infringes, misappropriates or otherwise violates any Intellectual Property Right or other right of NCIT (including by any unauthorized access to, misappropriation, use, alteration, destruction or disclosure of the data of any other NCIT customer);
(j)knowingly (actual or constructive knowledge) or negligently take any action that might lead a third party (including an Authorized User) to conclude that the Services or NCIT Materials involve the provision of investment advice or recommendations;
(k)access or use the Services or NCIT Materials for purposes of competitive analysis of the Services or NCIT Materials, or for purposes of the development, provision or use of a competing software service or product or any other purpose that is to NCIT’s detriment or commercial disadvantage; or
(l)otherwise access or use the Services or NCIT Materials beyond the scope of the authorization granted under Section 3.1.
4.1Licensee Systems and Cooperation. Licensee shall at all times during the Term provide all cooperation and assistance as NCIT may reasonably request to enable NCIT to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under and in connection with this Agreement. Licensee acknowledges that it is solely responsible for setting up, maintaining and operating in good repair all Licensee Systems on or through which the Software or the Services are accessed or used. NCIT is not responsible or liable for any delay or failure of performance to the extent caused by Licensee’s delay in performing, or failure to perform, any of its obligations under this Agreement.
4.2Corrective Action. If Licensee becomes aware of any actual or threatened activity prohibited by Section 3.3, Licensee shall, and shall cause its Authorized Users to, promptly: (a) take all commercially reasonable and lawful measures within their respective control that are necessary to stop the activity or threatened activity and to mitigate its effects (including, where applicable, by discontinuing and taking measures designed to prevent unauthorized access to the Services and NCIT Materials and permanently erasing from their systems and destroying any data to which any of them have gained unauthorized access); and (b) take all commercially reasonable and lawful measures to notify NCIT of any such actual or threatened activity.
4.3Consent to Use Licensee Data. Licensee hereby grants a license and all such other rights and permissions in or relating to Licensee Data to NCIT solely as strictly necessary to perform the Services. The term of the foregoing license and all such other rights and permissions in or relating to Licensee Data (“Licensee Data Term”) is limited to the Term of this Agreement, except and solely to the extent that NCIT’s obligations under Law with respect to Licensee Data extend beyond the Term.
4.4Export Laws. Licensee shall adhere to all US Export Administration Law and shall not export or re-export any technical data or products received by or on behalf of NCIT, or the direct products of such technical data, to any proscribed country listed in the then-current US Export Administration Law unless properly authorized by both NCIT and the US Government.
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5.1Service Levels. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, NCIT will make Hosted Services available for access and use by Licensee and its Authorized Users over the Internet at least 99% of the time as measured over the course of each calendar month during the Term excluding unavailability to the extent due to any act or omission by Licensee or any Authorized User prohibited by Section 2.6 or Section 3.3. Failure to meet the service level set forth in this Section will be deemed a material breach of this Agreement.
5.2Scheduled Downtime. NCIT will: (a) schedule downtime for routine maintenance of Hosted Services between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time; and (b) give Licensee at least 24 hours’ prior notice of all scheduled outages of Hosted Services (“Scheduled Downtime”).
6.Data Backup. NCIT will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain regular data backups of Licensee Data; provided however, that NCIT HAS NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS, ALTERATION, DESTRUCTION, DAMAGE, CORRUPTION OR RECOVERY OF LICENSEE DATA. Each Party will provide reasonable cooperation at the expense of the requesting Party to provide copies of Licensee Data in the event of a loss or failure to maintain backups of such data for any reason.
7.1NCIT Systems and Obligations. This Agreement incorporates by reference the Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and the Terms of Use, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. To the extent an Authorized User will be disclosing information using the Services, Licensee shall ensure that its privacy policy and terms of use incorporate by reference a link to and an acknowledgement by Authorized Users of the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use or otherwise incorporate terms with substantially the same effect and permit the use of such information by NCIT and its Representatives in connection with the Services.
7.2Prohibited Data. Licensee acknowledges that the Services are not designed with security and access management for Processing the following categories of information: (a) data that is classified and or used on the U.S. Munitions list, including software and technical data; (b) articles, services and related technical data designated as defense articles or defense services; (c) ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) related data; or (d) protected health information (each of the foregoing, “Prohibited Data”). Licensee shall not, and shall not permit any Authorized User or other Person to, provide any Prohibited Data to, or Process any Prohibited Data through, the Services, the NCIT Systems or any NCIT Personnel. Licensee is solely responsible for reviewing all Licensee Data and shall ensure that no Licensee Data constitutes or contains any Prohibited Data.
7.3Licensee Control and Responsibility. As between the parties, Licensee has and will retain sole responsibility for: (a) all Licensee Data (excluding data transmitted directly into the NCIT Systems by an Authorized User unaffiliated with Licensee), including its content and use, except as set forth in the Privacy Policy; (b) all information, instructions and materials provided by or on behalf of Licensee or any Authorized User in connection with the Services; (c) Licensee Systems; (d) the security and use of Licensee’s and its Authorized Users’ Access Credentials; and (e) all access to and use of the Services and NCIT Materials directly or indirectly by or through the Licensee Systems or its or its Authorized Users’ Access Credentials, with or without Licensee’s knowledge or consent, including all results obtained from, and all conclusions, decisions and actions based on, such access or use.
7.4Access and Security. Licensee shall employ commercially reasonable physical, administrative and technical controls, screening and security procedures and other safeguards designed to: (a) securely administer the distribution and use of all Access Credentials and protect against any unauthorized access to or use of Hosted Services; and (b) control the content and use of Licensee Data, including the uploading or other provision of Licensee Data for Processing by Hosted Services.
8.1Fees. Licensee shall pay NCIT the fees set forth on Schedule B and Schedule C (“Fees”) in accordance with this Section 8.
8.2Fee Increases. After the Initial Term (as defined below), NCIT may increase Fees under Schedule B by providing written notice to Licensee at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the Fee increase, and the Fees will be deemed amended accordingly without further notice or consent; provided that NCIT will not increase Fees during the Initial Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, during the first 5 years of this Agreement, any increase by NCIT of any Fee under Schedule B will not exceed 10 times the amount of such Fee set forth in Schedule B as of the Effective Date. Licensee may terminate this Agreement effective as of the date of the Fee increase upon providing written notice to NCIT within 30 days of receipt of the notice of Fee increase.
8.3Taxes. All Fees and other amounts payable by Licensee under this Agreement are exclusive of taxes and similar assessments. Licensee is responsible for all sales, use and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority on any amounts payable by Licensee hereunder, other than any taxes levied or imposed on NCIT’s income.
8.4Payment. All Fees will be invoiced monthly by the 5th of the month and will be charged automatically on the 15th of each month, or as otherwise set forth on Schedule B and Schedule C, to the credit card or other payment method used for the purchase under this Agreement or in creating Licensee’s account (as set forth on the signature page below). Licensee consents to NCIT retaining and using Licensee’s payment information for future invoices and as provided in this Agreement. Licensee agrees and acknowledges that NCIT and its third party vendors may retain and use Licensee’s payment information to facilitate the payments provided for in this Agreement. Licensee agrees to promptly provide NCIT with written notice of any update of or
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changes to your payment information. All payments shall be in US dollars in immediately available funds.
8.5Late Payment. If Licensee fails to make any payment when due then, in addition to all other remedies that may be available:
(a)NCIT may charge interest on the past due amount at the rate of 1.5% per month, calculated daily and compounded monthly, or if lower, the highest rate permitted under Law; such interest may accrue after as well as before any judgment relating to collection of the amount due;
(b)Licensee shall reimburse NCIT for all reasonable, actual, out-of-pocket costs incurred by NCIT in collecting any late payments or interest, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs and collection agency fees; and
(c)if such failure continues for 30 days following written notice thereof, NCIT may suspend performance of the Services until all past due amounts and interest thereon have been paid, without incurring any obligation or liability to Licensee or any other Person by reason of such suspension;
provided that cumulative late payments are subject to the overall limits set forth in Schedule B. A default under this Agreement by Licensee shall constitute a default by Licensee or its affiliates under all other agreements any of them have then in effect with NCIT or its affiliates.
8.6No Deductions or Setoffs. All amounts payable to NCIT under this Agreement shall be paid by Licensee to NCIT in full without any setoff, recoupment, counterclaim, deduction, debit or withholding for any reason (other than any deduction or withholding of tax as may be required by Law).
9.1Confidential Information. In connection with this Agreement, each party (“Disclosing Party”) may disclose or make available Confidential Information to the other party (“Receiving Party”). Subject to Section 9.2, “Confidential Information” means information in any form or medium (whether oral, written, electronic or other) that Disclosing Party considers confidential or proprietary, including information consisting of or relating to Disclosing Party’s or its affiliates’ technology, trade secrets, know-how, business operations, plans, strategies, customers, and pricing, and information with respect to which Disclosing Party has contractual or other confidentiality obligations, in each case whether or not marked, designated or otherwise identified as “confidential”. Without limiting the foregoing, all Services and NCIT Materials, including the terms of this Agreement, are the Confidential Information of NCIT.
9.2Exclusions. Confidential Information does not include information that Receiving Party can demonstrate by written or other documentary records: (a) was lawfully known to Receiving Party without restriction on use or disclosure prior to such information’s being disclosed or made available to Receiving Party in connection with this Agreement; (b) was or becomes generally known by the public other than by Receiving Party’s or any of its Representatives’ noncompliance with this Agreement; (c) was or is received by Receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a third party that was not or is not, at the time of such receipt, under any obligation to maintain its confidentiality; or (d) Receiving Party can demonstrate by written or other documentary records was or is independently developed by Receiving Party without reference to or use of any Confidential Information.
9.3Protection of Confidential Information. As a condition to being provided with any disclosure of or access to Confidential Information, Receiving Party shall:
(a)not access or use Confidential Information other than as necessary to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under and in accordance with this Agreement;
(b)except as may be permitted by and subject to its compliance with Section 9.4, not reveal, disclose or permit access to Confidential Information other than to its Representatives who: (i) need to know such Confidential Information for purposes of Receiving Party’s exercise of its rights or performance of its obligations under and in accordance with this Agreement; (ii) have been informed of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information; and (iii) are bound by written confidentiality and restricted use obligations in substantially similar effect as the terms set forth in this Section 9.3;
(c)safeguard and protect the Confidential Information from theft, piracy or unauthorized use, access or disclosure using at least the degree of care it uses to protect its similarly sensitive information and in no event less than a reasonable degree of care;
(d)ensure its Representatives’ compliance with, and be responsible and liable for any of its Representatives’ non-compliance with, the terms of this Section 9; and
(e)notify Disclosing Party upon discovery of any prohibited use or disclosure of the Confidential Information, or any other breach of these confidentiality obligations by Receiving Party, and shall cooperate with Disclosing Party to help Disclosing Party regain possession of the Confidential Information and prevent the further prohibited use or disclosure of the Confidential Information.
9.4Compelled Disclosures. If Receiving Party or any of its Representatives is compelled by Law to disclose any Confidential Information then, to the extent permitted by Law, Receiving Party shall: (a) promptly, and prior to such disclosure, notify Disclosing Party in writing of such requirement so that Disclosing Party can seek a protective order or other remedy or waive its rights under Section 9.3; and (b) provide reasonable assistance to Disclosing Party in opposing such disclosure or seeking a protective order or other limitations on disclosure. If Disclosing Party waives compliance or, after providing the notice and assistance required under this Section 9.4, Receiving Party remains required by Law to disclose any Confidential Information, Receiving Party shall disclose only that portion of
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the Confidential Information that Receiving Party is legally required to disclose and, on Disclosing Party’s request, shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain assurances from the applicable court or other presiding authority that such Confidential Information will be afforded confidential treatment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the restrictions and requirements herein shall not apply to, and NCIT and Licensee and their respective Representatives may disclose and retain copies of, Confidential Information in connection with such party’s or its Representatives’ compliance with ordinary course legal, financial or regulatory filings, audits or examinations not targeting the other Party or as otherwise required by Law.
10.1Initial Term. The initial term of this Agreement commences as of the Effective Date and, unless terminated earlier pursuant any of the Agreement’s express provisions, will continue in effect for one year (the “Initial Term”).
10.2Renewal. This Agreement will automatically renew for additional successive twelve-month terms unless earlier terminated pursuant to this Agreement’s express provisions or either party gives the other party written notice of non-renewal at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the then-current term (each a “Renewal Term” and, collectively with the Initial Term, the “Term”).
10.3Termination. In addition to Section 8.2 and Section 10.2:
(a)Either party may terminate this Agreement, effective on written notice to the other party, if the other party materially breaches this Agreement, and such breach remains uncured 30 days after the non-breaching party provides the breaching party with written notice of such breach;
(b)Either party may terminate this Agreement, effective immediately upon written notice to the other party, if the other party: (i) becomes insolvent or is generally unable to pay, or fails to pay, its debts as they become due; (ii) files or has filed against it, a petition for voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or otherwise becomes subject, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any proceeding under any domestic or foreign bankruptcy or insolvency Law; (iii) makes or seeks to make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (iv) applies for or has appointed a receiver, trustee, custodian or similar agent appointed by order of any court of competent jurisdiction to take charge of or sell any material portion of its property or business; and
(c)During any Renewal Term, either party may terminate this Agreement upon 90 days’ written notice to the other for any reason or no reason.
10.4Effect of Expiration or Termination. Upon any expiration or termination of this Agreement, except as expressly otherwise provided in this Agreement (including Section 10.5 below):
(a)all rights, licenses, consents and authorizations granted by either party to the other hereunder will immediately terminate;
(b)NCIT shall promptly cease all use of any Licensee Data or Licensee’s Confidential Information and erase all Licensee Data and Licensee’s Confidential Information from all systems NCIT controls; provided that, (i) for clarity, NCIT’s obligations under this Section 10.4(b) do not apply to any Resultant Data, (ii) NCIT and its affiliates may retain, use and disclose Licensee Data or Licensee Confidential Information as required by Law, and (iii) NCIT and its affiliates may retain Licensee Data and Licensee Confidential Information in its regular backup, archived or disaster recovery systems or files subject to Section 9;
(c)Licensee shall promptly cease all use of any Services or NCIT Materials and (i) promptly return to NCIT, or at NCIT’s written request destroy, all documents and tangible materials containing, reflecting, incorporating or based on any NCIT Materials or NCIT’s Confidential Information; and (ii) permanently erase all NCIT Materials and NCIT’s Confidential Information from all systems Licensee directly or indirectly controls; provided that Licensee may retain NCIT Materials or NCIT’s Confidential Information in its regular backup, archived or disaster recovery systems or files, or as permitted by Section 9.4; an officer or director of Licensee shall, within 30 days from the effective date of the termination, certify in writing that all copies of the Software and Documentation have been returned, deleted and destroyed;
(d)NCIT may disable all Licensee and Authorized User access to Hosted Services and NCIT Materials;
(e)if Licensee terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.3(b), Licensee will be relieved of any obligation to pay any Fees attributable to the period after the effective date of such termination; and
(f)if NCIT terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.3(a) or Section 10.3(b), all Fees that would have become payable had the Agreement remained in effect until expiration of the Term will become immediately due and payable, and Licensee shall pay such Fees, together with all previously-accrued but not yet paid Fees, on receipt of NCIT’s invoice therefor;
(g)except for termination of this Agreement by NCIT pursuant to Section 10.3(a) or Section 10.3(b), upon Licensee’s written request, NCIT agrees to use reasonable commercial efforts to assist Licensee in the transition of the performance of the Services in those instances where Licensee elects to use another provider to perform the same or similar services (“Transitional Services”), provided that NCIT’s obligation to perform Transitional Services shall last no longer than three (3) months after termination and NCIT shall be compensated at the then-current “T+M” rates set forth in Schedule C.
10.5Surviving Terms. The provisions set forth in the following sections, and any other rights or obligations of the parties in this Agreement that, by their nature, should survive termination or expiration of this Agreement, will survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement (including, without limitation,
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Section 9 (Confidentiality), Section 8 (Fees; Payment Terms), Section 10 (Term and Termination), Section 12 (Indemnification), Section 13 (Limitations of Liability) and Section 15 (Miscellaneous)).
11.Representations, Warranties and Covenants.
11.1Mutual Representations and Warranties. Each party represents and warrants to the other party that:
(a)it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing as a corporation or other entity under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or other organization;
(b)it has the full right, power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations and grant the rights, licenses, consents and authorizations it grants or is required to grant under this Agreement;
(c)the execution of this Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or organizational action of such party;
(d)its signatory to this Agreement is authorized to execute this Agreement on such party’s behalf; and
(e)this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of such party, enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms.
11.2Additional NCIT Representations, Warranties and Covenants. NCIT represents, warrants and covenants to Licensee that NCIT will perform the Services and provide the Software in compliance with Law, using personnel of required skill, experience and qualifications and in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with generally recognized industry standards for similar services and will devote adequate resources to meet its obligations under this Agreement. NCIT also represents to Licensee that: (a) during the Term, the Software shall operate without any material Errors; and (b) upon notification to NCIT of any Errors, at no cost to Licensee, NCIT shall correct such Errors that are verifiable and reproducible by NCIT, excluding Errors caused by uses of the Software and Services not in accordance with the Specifications. Alternatively, in NCIT’s sole discretion, NCIT may refund the portion of the prepaid Fees applicable to the portion of the Software that is defective.
11.3Additional Licensee Representations, Warranties and Covenants. Licensee represents, warrants and covenants to NCIT that to Licensee’s knowledge, Licensee owns or otherwise has and will have the necessary rights and consents in and relating to the Licensee Data so that, as received by NCIT and Processed in accordance with this Agreement, they do not and will not infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate any Intellectual Property Rights, or any privacy or other rights of any third party or violate any Law. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that the Services provided by NCIT under this Agreement are administrative and technological in nature and that NCIT is not providing investment advice, or otherwise acting in an investment advisory capacity, to Licensee or any Authorized User.
11.4DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. EXCEPT FOR NCIT’S EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, ALL SERVICES AND NCIT MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND NCIT HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHER, AND NCIT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ALL WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE. NCIT DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICE, DUE DILIGENCE, BROKERAGE, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, TAX, ACCOUNTING OR ANY OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, AND ANY ADVICE OR OTHER INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH NCIT’S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WILL BE USED BY LICENSEE AND ITS AUTHORIZED USERS SOLELY AT THEIR OWN RISK. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NCIT MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND THAT THE SERVICES OR NCIT MATERIALS, OR ANY PRODUCTS OR RESULTS OF THE USE THEREOF, WILL MEET LICENSEE’S OR ANY OTHER PERSON’S REQUIREMENTS, OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, ACHIEVE ANY INTENDED RESULT, OR BE SECURE, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, FREE OF HARMFUL CODE OR ERROR FREE. ALL THIRD PARTY MATERIALS LICENSED UNDER SEPARATE TERMS TO LICENSEE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF OR CONCERNING ANY THIRD PARTY MATERIALS IS STRICTLY BETWEEN LICENSEE AND THE THIRD PARTY OWNER OR DISTRIBUTOR OF THE THIRD PARTY MATERIALS.
12.1NCIT Indemnification. Subject to the limitations on liability in this Agreement, including as set forth in Section 13, NCIT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Licensee and its affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all Losses incurred by Licensee or other such indemnified party arising out of or relating to any legal suit, claim, action or proceeding (each, an “Action”) by a third party (other than an affiliate of Licensee) to the extent that such Losses arise from any allegation in such Action that Licensee’s or an Authorized User’s use of the Services (excluding Licensee Data and Third Party Materials) in compliance with this Agreement infringes a U.S. Intellectual Property Right. The foregoing obligation does not apply to any Action or Losses to the extent arising out of or relating to any:
(a)access to or use of the Services or NCIT Materials in combination with any hardware, system, software, network or other materials or service not provided or authorized in writing by NCIT;
(b)modification of the Services or NCIT Materials other than: (i) by or on behalf of NCIT; or (ii) with NCIT’s written approval in accordance with NCIT’s written specification;
(c)failure to timely implement any modifications, upgrades, replacements or enhancements made available to Licensee by or on behalf of NCIT; or
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(d)act, omission or other matter described in Section 12.2(a)-(g), whether or not the same results in any Action against or Losses by any NCIT Indemnitee.
12.2Licensee Indemnification. Licensee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless NCIT and its Subcontractors and their Representatives and successors and assigns (each, a “NCIT Indemnitee”) from and against any and all Losses incurred by such NCIT Indemnitee in connection with any Action by an unaffiliated third party to the extent that such Losses arise out of or relate to any:
(a)Licensee Data, including any Processing of Licensee Data by or on behalf of NCIT in accordance with this Agreement (but excluding any such Action arising out of any allegation of facts that, if true, would constitute NCIT’s or a Subcontractor’s or Representative’s breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or obligations under this Agreement not otherwise caused by or on behalf of Licensee);
(b)securities offering facilitated by Licensee or its affiliates or their Representatives, including any and all data and documentation related to such offering, the due diligence related to such offering, and/or the determination of suitability or qualification of a prospective investor for an offering (each, an “Offering”); provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, this paragraph shall not apply to any Losses arising out of or related to any action of an NCIT Indemnitee as a result of Section 14.2 of the Company Agreement;
(c)any other materials or information (including any documents, data, specifications, software, content or technology) provided by or on behalf of Licensee or any Authorized User, including NCIT’s compliance with any specifications or directions provided by or on behalf of Licensee or any Authorized User, to the extent prepared without any contribution by NCIT;
(d)brokerage services or investment advice; recommendations regarding any particular investment, security or course of action; offers to invest or to provide financial analysis or management services; or similar advice, offers or guidance to Authorized Users, as provided by Licensee (collectively, “Brokerage and Advisory Services”); provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, this paragraph shall not apply to any Losses arising out of or related to any action of an NCIT Indemnitee as a result of Section 14.2 of the Company Agreement;
(e)breach of Licensee’s representations, warranties or covenants under this Agreement;
(f)gross negligence or willful misconduct by Licensee, any Authorized User or any third party on behalf thereof; or
(g)transaction for which the Services or NCIT Materials is being used by or on behalf of Licensee; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, this paragraph shall not apply to any Losses arising out of or related to any action of an NCIT Indemnitee as a result of Section 14.2 of the Company Agreement.
12.3Indemnification Procedure. Each party shall promptly notify the other party in writing of any Action for which such party believes it is entitled to be indemnified pursuant to Section 12.1 or Section 12.2, as the case may be. The party seeking indemnification (the “Indemnitee”) shall cooperate with the other party (the “Indemnitor”) at the Indemnitor’s sole cost and expense. The Indemnitor shall immediately take control of the defense and investigation of such Action and shall employ counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnitee to handle and defend the same, at the Indemnitor’s sole cost and expense. The Indemnitee’s failure to perform any obligations under this Section 12.3 will not relieve the Indemnitor of its obligations under this Section 12 except to the extent that the Indemnitor can demonstrate that it has been materially prejudiced as a result of such failure. The Indemnitee may participate in and observe the proceedings at its own cost and expense with counsel of its own choosing.
12.4Mitigation. If any of the Services or NCIT Materials are, or in NCIT’s opinion are likely to be, claimed to infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate any third party Intellectual Property Right, or if Licensee’s or any Authorized User’s use of the Services or NCIT Materials is enjoined or threatened to be enjoined, NCIT may, at its option:
(a)at NCIT’s sole cost and expense, obtain the right for Licensee to continue to use the Services and NCIT Materials materially as contemplated by this Agreement;
(b)at NCIT’s sole cost and expense, modify or replace the Services and NCIT Materials, in whole or in part, to seek to make the Services and NCIT Materials (as so modified or replaced) non-infringing, while providing substantially equivalent features and functionality, in which case such modifications or replacements will constitute Services and NCIT Materials, as applicable, under this Agreement; or
(c)by written notice to Licensee, terminate this Agreement and require Licensee to immediately cease any use of and destroy or return all copies of the Services and NCIT Materials in its possession or under its control.
13.1EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES. EACH PARTY AND ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR SERVICE PROVIDERS AND SUPPLIERS (“AFFILIATE PARTIES”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ITS SUBJECT MATTER UNDER ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, INCLUDING BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF WARRANTY, MISREPRESENTATIONS OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, ENHANCED OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH PERSONS WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES OR SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES WERE OTHERWISE FORESEEABLE, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ANY AGREED OR OTHER REMEDY OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
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13.2CAP ON MONETARY LIABILITY. IN ANY EVENT, THE COLLECTIVE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION OF NCIT AND ITS AFFILIATES UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ITS SUBJECT MATTER, UNDER ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, INCLUDING BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF WARRANTY, MISREPRESENTATIONS, INDEMNIFICATION OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID TO NCIT BY LICENSEE IN LICENSING FEES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IN THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION APPLIES NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ANY AGREED OR OTHER REMEDY OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
14.1No Breach or Default. In no event will either party be liable or responsible to the other party, or be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement (except for any payment obligation) when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by any circumstances beyond such party’s reasonable control (a “Force Majeure Event”), including acts of God, flood, fire, earthquake or explosion, pandemic, war, terrorism, invasion, riot or other civil unrest, embargoes or blockades in effect on or after the date of this Agreement, national or regional emergency, strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns or other industrial disturbances, passage of Law or any action taken by a governmental or public authority, including imposing an embargo, export or import restriction, quota or other restriction or prohibition or any complete or partial government shutdown, or national or regional shortage of adequate power or telecommunications or transportation, and provided that the party affected by the Force Majeure Event make all commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance. Each party may terminate this Agreement if a Force Majeure Event continues substantially uninterrupted for a period of 30 days or more.
14.2Affected Party Obligations. In the event of any failure or delay caused by a Force Majeure Event, NCIT will give prompt written notice to Licensee stating the period of time the occurrence is expected to continue and use commercially reasonable efforts to end the failure or delay and minimize the effects of such Force Majeure Event.
15.1Relationship of the Parties. The relationship between the parties is that of independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture or other form of joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the parties, and neither party shall have authority to contract for or bind the other party in any manner whatsoever.
15.2Public Announcements. Neither party shall issue or release any announcement, statement, press release or other publicity or marketing materials relating to this Agreement or otherwise use the other party’s trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, domain names or other indicia of source, affiliation or sponsorship, in each case, without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
15.3Notices. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications under this Agreement (“notices”) have binding legal effect only if in writing and addressed to NCIT as follows (or to such other address or such other Person that NCIT may designate from time to time in accordance with this Section 15.3):
North Capital Investment Technology, Inc.
Attention: Legal Department
623 E. Fort Union Boulevard, Suite 101
Midvale, Utah 84047
With a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):
North Capital Investment Technology, Inc.
Attention: James P. Dowd, President & CEO
623 E. Fort Union Boulevard, Suite 101
Midvale, Utah 84047
Email: jdowd@northcapital.com
Notices sent in accordance with this Section 15.3 will be deemed effectively given: (a) when received, if delivered by hand, with signed confirmation of receipt; (b) when received, if sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier, signature required; (c) on the third day after the date mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or (d) upon successful transmission, if sent via email.
15.4Interpretation. The parties intend this Agreement to be construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the party drafting an instrument or causing any instrument to be drafted. Further, the headings used in this agreement are for convenience only and are not intended to be used as an aid to interpretation.
15.5Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes and merges all prior and contemporaneous proposals, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, between the parties relating to such subject matter.
To the extent Licensee will be sharing personally identifying information of a third party in connection with this Agreement, Licensee shall maintain and obtain the agreement of each such third party, which shall permit the sharing of such third party’s personally identifying information with NCIT and its affiliates and service providers for NCIT and its affiliates and service providers to use, disclose and retain it in connection with this Agreement and the provision of the services hereunder and as required by Law.
15.6Assignment. Licensee may assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights, or delegate or otherwise transfer any of its obligations or performance, under this Agreement, in each case whether voluntarily, involuntarily, by operation of law or
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otherwise, without NCIT’s prior written consent. No delegation or other transfer will relieve either party of any of its obligations or performance under this Agreement. Any purported assignment, delegation or transfer in violation of this Section 15.6 is void. Subject to this Section 15.6, this Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
15.7No Third Party Beneficiaries. Except as provided in Section 12, this Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties and, subject to Section 15.6, their respective successors and assigns, and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.
15.8Amendment and Modification; Waiver. Except as set forth herein, no amendment to or modification of this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each party. No waiver by any party of any of the provisions hereof shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the party so waiving. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, no failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any rights, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.
15.9Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.
15.10Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction. This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would require or permit the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction. Any Action arising out of or related to this Agreement, the licenses granted hereunder or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States of America or the courts of the State of New York, in each case located in New York City, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such Action.
15.11WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE LICENSES GRANTED HEREUNDER OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
15.12Equitable Relief. Each party acknowledges and agrees that a breach or threatened breach by such party of any of its obligations under this Agreement may cause the other party irreparable harm for which monetary damages may not be an adequate remedy and agrees that, in the event of such breach or threatened breach, the other party will be entitled to seek equitable relief, including a restraining order, an injunction, specific performance and any other relief that may be available from any court. Such remedies are not exclusive and are in addition to all other remedies that may be available at law, in equity or otherwise.
15.13Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but all of which together are deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement by facsimile, email or other means of electronic transmission or signature is deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.
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In witness whereof, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
Effective Date:10/21/2021 | |
LICENSEE:
Rally Holdings LLC
By: /s/ George Leimer Name: George Leimer Title: Chief Executive Officer Date: 10/21/2021 Address: 250 Lafayette Street Second Floor New York, NY 10012 Email: | NCIT:
North Capital Investment Technology Inc.
By: /s/ James Dowd Name: James Dowd Title: CEO Date: 10/21/2021 |
Licensee to select from the following options for payment of the Fees set forth in Schedule B and Schedule C:
❒Credit Card
Name on Card:
Credit Card Number:
Expiration Date (Month/Year):
Billing Address:
Telephone Number:
❒ACH Draw
Bank Name:
Account Holder Name:
Routing Number:
Account Number:
Account Type (Checking or Savings):
Please include the billing contact for Licensee below:
Main Contact:
Contact Name:
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
Alternate:
Contact Name:
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
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SCHEDULE A
SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
The following Services will be provided under this Agreement (as marked below), subject to Licensee’s payment of the applicable fees and expenses listed in Schedule B:
Summary of Services (mark with “X” below; include number of subscriptions, as applicable) | |
X | 1.TransactAPI ●One instance of TransactAPI to be used in a live production environment (PROD). ●One instance of TransactAPI to be used for pre-production testing purposes (STAGING). ●Installation and functional configuration of the two instances above, according to the software and services specifications for TransactAPI. |
_____________ | 2.White-label Platform ●All of the services in (1.) above. ●One instance of White-label Platform Technology to be used in a live production environment (PROD). ●One instance of White-label Platform Technology to be used for pre-production testing purposes (STAGING). ●Installation and functional configuration of the two instances above, according to the software and services specifications. |
| 3.DirectInvest Button ●TransactAPI Client ID and access to the Client Admin Environment. ●Creation of one offering in TransactAPI. ●Embed and sharing capabilities for integration of the DirectInvest Button Technology. |
_____________ | 4.DirectAccreditation Button ●TransactAPI Client ID and access to the Client Admin Environment. ●Embed and sharing capabilities for integration of the DirectAccreditation Button Technology. |
_____________ | 5.DirectCF Platform ●TransactAPI Issuer ID and access to the Client Admin Environment. ●Creation of one offering in TransactAPI. |
_____________ | 6.NCIT Affiliate Facilitation of Third Party Payment Processing Services ●As set forth in, and subject to the terms and conditions of, that certain Payment Processing Services Addendum to Software and Services License Agreement incorporated herein by reference and in effect from time to time pursuant to the terms thereof. |
_____________ | 7.NCIT Affiliate Facilitation of Accredited Investor Verification Services ●As set forth in, and subject to the terms and conditions of, that certain Accredited Investor Verification Services Addendum to Software and Services License Agreement incorporated herein by reference and in effect from time to time pursuant to the terms thereof. |
Each of the Services may be updated or modified from time to time, and tools and features may be added or removed, as determined in NCIT’s sole discretion.
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SCHEDULE B
FEES AND EXPENSES
The following fees and expenses shall apply to the Services to be provided by NCIT to Licensee, as applicable as set forth on Schedule A, which Licensee shall pay or cause to be paid to or deposited with NCIT as set forth below and in Section 8:
(1) TransactAPI Basic Licensing and Service Fee
A.Basic licensing and service fee of $500 per month, to be paid monthly in advance, beginning at the earlier of: (i) 30 days from the Effective Date; or (ii) upon receipt of production credentials.
*Integration period limited to 30 days post-installation; support and troubleshooting after the integration period subject to “T+M” rates set forth in Schedule C below.
**Licensee is solely responsible for any regulatory or other filings or registrations in connection with the license or use of NCIT’s technology products or services.
***TransactAPI basic licensing and service fee includes usage limits of 100,000 API calls per month and a reasonable use of concurrent connections limit of 100 connections. Licensee shall pay NCIT $0.03 for each API call in excess of such limits in any given month as (notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement except as provided in Section 2.6) NCIT’s sole and exclusive remedy and Licensee’s sole liability for exceeding 100,000 API calls per month.
****The fees payable under this Agreement, plus the other relevant fees attributable to any public offering, shall be capped at an aggregate amount not to exceed as permitted by applicable FINRA rules.
Any contractual agreements with third party vendors are not subject to the terms of this Agreement, unless otherwise provided for herein. References to third party fees, expenses, expense rates and cost estimates are for indicative purposes only. Such fees may include, but are not limited to, the following:
●Design and branding
●UX design
●Independent project management
●Custom development
●System integration services
●Testing services
●System configuration, administration, support
●Dedicated servers
●Backups and storage
●Disaster recovery
●Bandwidth and load balancing
●DNS management
●Email marketing and support
●Electronic document management systems (Docusign/Echosign)
●Identity verification (KYC/OFAC/AML) and accreditation checks
●Payment processing fees
●SSL Certificates
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SCHEDULE C
T+M FEES AND EXPENSES
This Schedule C is provided for information purposes only. Any and all custom development work, project management and general technical support agreed to in writing in advance by Licensee, including, without limitation, troubleshooting and debugging, will be charged on a time and material (“T+M”) basis.
The following hourly rates will apply, which NCIT reserves the right to update with 30 days’ prior written notice.
Solutions Architect$250
Senior Consultant$250
Project Manager$150
Developer $90
Discount for 100 hour prepaid block:5%
Discount for 250 hour prepaid block: 10%
Materials and services provided by parties other than the NCIT will be billed at cost.
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Exhibit 11.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Qualification Offering Circular Amendment No.40 to the Regulation A Offering Circular of RSE Archive, LLC on Form 1-A (No. 024-11057) to be filed on or about December 1, 2021 of our report dated April 30, 2021, on our audits of the Company and each listed Series' financial statements as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and for the year ended December 31, 2020 and for the period from January 3, 2019 (inception) to December 31, 2019, which report was included in the annual report on Form 1-K filed on May 3, 2021. Our report includes an explanatory paragraph about the existence of substantial doubt concerning the Company and each listed Series' ability to continue as a going concern.
/s/ EisnerAmper LLP
EISNERAMPER LLP
New York, New York
December 1, 2021
[Letterhead of Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C.]
Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C.
1901 Sixth Ave N, Suite 1700
Birmingham, AL 35203
December 1, 2021
RSE Archive, LLC
c/o RSE Markets, Inc.
250 Lafayette Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012
Re:RSE Archive, LLC – Post-Qualification Amendment No. 40 to Offering Statement on Form 1-A
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as special counsel to RSE Archive, LLC, a Delaware series limited liability company (the “Company”), in connection with the Company’s filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) of Post-Qualification Amendment No. 40 (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s Offering Statement on Form 1-A, File No. 024-11057 (the “Offering Statement”), under Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Offering Statement, as amended by the Amendment, includes offerings of various series of membership interests (each a “Series”), a series designation (each, a “Series Designation” and, collectively, the “Series Designations”) for each of which will be in the form filed with the Offering Statement and attached to the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Company, dated as of July 16, 2021 (as amended, the “Company Operating Agreement”), prior to the issuance thereof.
The Amendment relates, among other things, to the proposed issuance and sale by the Company (the “Offering”) of two additional series of the Company’s Interests (as defined in the Operating Agreement) (designated as the “Additional Series Interests” on Schedule A to this opinion letter), all as further described in the Amendment.
We assume that the Additional Series Interests will be sold as described in the Offering Statement and the Amendment and pursuant to a Subscription Agreement, substantially in the form filed as an exhibit to the Offering Statement, to be entered into by and between the Company and each of the purchasers of the Series (each, a “Subscription Agreement” and, collectively, the “Subscription Agreements”).
For purposes of rendering this opinion, we have examined originals or copies (certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction) of:
1.the Certificate of Formation of the Company, filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on January 3, 2019;
2.the Company Operating Agreement;
3.the Certificate of Formation of RSE Archive Manager, LLC, the managing member of the Company (the “Managing Member”), filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on March 27, 2019;
4.the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Managing Member, dated as of May 5, 2021 (the “Managing Member Operating Agreement”);
5.the Certificate of Formation of Rally Holdings LLC, the sole member of the Managing Member (“Rally Holdings”), filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on October 27, 2020;
6.the Limited Liability Company Agreement of Rally Holdings, dated as of November 23, 2020 (the “Rally Holdings Operating Agreement”);
7.the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of RSE Markets, Inc., the sole member of Rally Holdings (“RSEM”), filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on April 28, 2016;
8.the Bylaws of RSEM;
9.the Officers’ Certificate of certain officers of RSEM, dated as of December 1, 2021; and
10.resolutions of the Board of Directors of RSEM, with respect to the Offering.
We have also examined the Offering Statement, form of Subscription Agreement and form of Series Designation filed with the Commission and such other certificates of public officials, such certificates of executive officers of RSEM and such other records, agreements, documents and instruments as we have deemed relevant and necessary as a basis for the opinion hereafter set forth.
In such examination, we have assumed: (i) the genuineness of all signatures, (ii) the legal capacity of all natural persons, (iii) the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, (iv) the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as certified, conformed or other copies and the authenticity of the originals of such documents, (v) that all records and other information made available to us by the Company on which we have relied are complete in all material respects, (vi) that the statements of the Company contained in the Offering Statement, the Amendment and the Officers’ Certificate are true and correct as to all factual matters stated therein, (vii) that the Offering Statement, as amended by the Amendment, will be and remain qualified under the Securities Act, and (viii) that the Company will receive the required consideration for the issuance of such Interests at or prior to the issuance thereof. As to all questions of fact material to this opinion, we have relied solely upon the above-referenced certificates or comparable documents and other documents delivered pursuant thereto, have not performed or had performed any independent research of public records and have assumed that certificates of or other comparable documents from public officials dated prior to the date hereof remain accurate as of the date hereof.
Members of our firm involved in the preparation of this opinion are licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama and we do not purport to be experts on, or to express any opinion herein concerning, the laws of any jurisdiction other than the laws of the State of Alabama and the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the “Delaware Act”).
Our opinion below is qualified to the extent that it may be subject to or affected by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, moratorium, usury, fraudulent conveyance or similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally, and (ii) by general equitable principles and public policy considerations, whether such principles and considerations are considered in a proceeding at law or at equity.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing, and the other qualifications and limitations contained herein, we are of the opinion that, when the Offering Statement, as amended by the Amendment, is qualified under the Securities Act and when the Additional Series Interests are issued and sold in accordance with the terms set forth in the Company Operating Agreement, the applicable Series Designation and the applicable Subscription Agreement and the Company has received payment therefor in the manner contemplated in the Offering Statement, (a) the Additional Series Interests will be legally issued under the Delaware Act and (b) purchasers of the Additional Series Interests (i) will have no obligation under the Delaware Act to make payments to the Company (other than their purchase price for the Interests and except for their obligation that may arise in the future to repay any funds wrongfully distributed to them as provided under the Delaware Act), or contributions to the Company, solely by reason of their ownership of the Additional Series Interests or their status as members of the Company, and (ii) will have no personal liability for the debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, solely by reason of being members of the Company.
The opinion expressed herein is rendered as of the date hereof and is based on existing law, which is subject to change. Where our opinion expressed herein refers to events to occur at a future date, we have assumed that there will have been no changes in the relevant law or facts between the date hereof and such future date. We do not undertake to advise you of any changes in the opinion expressed herein from matters that may hereafter arise or be brought to our attention or to revise or supplement such opinion should the present laws of any jurisdiction be changed by legislative action, judicial decision or otherwise.
Our opinion expressed herein is limited to the matters expressly stated herein, and no opinion is implied or may be inferred beyond the matters expressly stated.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion letter with the Commission as an exhibit to the Amendment and to the reference to our firm in Item 4 of Part I of the Amendment. In giving this consent, we do not admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act, or the rules and regulations of the Commission.
/s/ Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C.
Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C.
SCHEDULE A
Additional Series of RSE Archive
Series | Series Name | Maximum Interests |
#BAYC4612 | Bored Ape Yacht Club 4612 NFT | 100,000 |
#84JORDAN2 | 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Sneakers | 100,000 |
Testing the Waters Materials Related to Series #84JORDAN2
From the Rally App:
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES 1984 NIKE AIR SHIP MICHAEL JORDAN SNEAKERS
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #84JORDAN2 Offering, Series #84JORDAN2 will purchase a pair of 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Game-Worn Sneakers for Series #84JORDAN2 (The “Series 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Sneakers” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #84JORDAN2, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Michael Jordan debuted with the Bulls in the 1984-1985 season and played with the team until the end of the 1993-1994 NBA season during which time he led the Bulls to three NBA Championships. Jordan then retired from basketball to play Minor League Baseball. He then came out of retirement and returned to the Bulls from 1995 – 1998, leading the team to another three additional NBA Championships, before retiring for the second time. He came out of retirement again and played for the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003, until the end of his NBA career.
·The Nike Air Ship sneakers were the first sneakers Michael Jordan wore when he debuted in the NBA before Jordan started wearing the Air Jordan 1’s, which became famous for launching the Jordan brand that continues to operate today, posting $44.5 billion in sales during the 2021 fiscal year (ending in May 2021).
·The Underlying Asset is a pair of 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Game-Worn Sneakers.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York.
·Jordan was drafted third overall in the first round of the 1984 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls and made his NBA Debut on October 26, 1984.
·In 1984, Michael Jordan partnered with Nike to launch the Jordan Brand. Jordan wore the first iteration of Nike shoes made under his eponymous brand during his rookie season, the ‘Air Jordan I.’
·Jordan spent 21 months away from the NBA from 1993-95 pursuing professional baseball.
·On March 19, 1995, Jordan released a written statement announcing his return to the NBA, saying simply “I’m back.”
·The 1995-96 marked his first full season back in the NBA, and Jordan played 82 games, scoring 30.4 points per game and recording 4.3 assists and 6.6 rebounds per game.
·During the 1995-96 playoffs, Jordan averaged 30.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds.
·Jordan and the Chicago Bulls won the 1995-96 NBA Championship against the Seattle Supersonics in 6 games, the first of the Bulls second “three-peat” of the 1990s.
·Over the course of his fifteen-year career, Jordan was named to 14 All Star Teams, 11 All-NBA Teams, and 9 All-Defensive Teams.
·Jordan was a 10-time Scoring Champion, 5-time MVP, and the winner of 6 NBA Finals, for all of which he was awarded the NBA Finals MVP. He is a member of the NBA Hall of Fame.
·In 1982, Nike released the Air Force 1’s. The basketball sneakers featured “a revolutionary technological innovation: a pocket of air in the heel for cushioning and support.” According to the New York Times, the shoe was priced at $89.95 and “was an immediate hit among players, from the N.B.A. to the playground, with professionals like Moses Malone and Michael Cooper endorsing them and wearing them during games.”
·Jordan was reportedly hesitant to sign with Nike because he disliked their shoes and preferred to play in Converse. As a result of the extended negotiations, Nike was unable to perfect the Air Jordan 1s in time for game-use. Instead, Jordan began his career wearing the Nike Air Ships, Nike’s current “flagship model.”
·The Air Ship was designed by Bruce Kilgore, the same designer responsible for the Air Force 1’s. The similarities between the two shoes are pointed out by Grailed: “In somewhat reductive terms, the Air Ship was kind of an Air Force 1 minus the iconic strap. There was the high-top design, the leather upper, the Swoosh, the thick rubber sole with “Nike” in raised lettering (which is “Air” on Air Force 1s), and, put simply, the same overall styling.”
·Before the Air Jordan I’s, Jordan was partial to Converse sneakers.
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·The Air Jordan I was Nike’s effort to manufacture a shoe suited to Jordan’s preferences. According to CR Fashionbook: “To please the star, Peter Moore, creative director of Nike at the time, listened to Jordan's complaints: Nike's soles were too thick to play in, there wasn't any support, and he didn't want to look like he was wearing clown shoes. Moore accepted the challenge and got to work.”
·Michael Jordan wore the Air Jordan 1’s in a game for the first time on November 17th, 1984. This was the 11th game of his career.
·In 2020, “The Last Dance,” a miniseries co-produced by ESPN Films and Netflix, was released. The documentary series revolved around the career of Michael Jordan, with an emphasis on his legendary competitiveness and one-of-a-kind firebrand leadership style.
·In October 2021, a game-worn pair of autographed Nike Air Ships from the 5th game of Jordan’s NBA career were auctioned at Sotheby’s, selling for $1,472,000. This set the all-time auction record for any game-worn shoes, becoming the first to ever sell for over $1 million.
·The NBA banned Jordan from wearing the Air Ships in black and red colorway. Later this was used as a marketing ploy for the Air Jordan 1’s, which were mistakenly identified as the shoes banned by the NBA.
·The Underlying Asset is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from MEARS.
Notable Features
·The Underlying Asset is a pair of 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Game-Worn Sneakers.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset remains in condition as described by MEARS.
Details
Series 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Sneakers | |
Memorabilia Type | Game-Worn Sneakers |
Player | Michael Jordan |
Model | Air Ship |
Manufacturer | Nike |
Year | 1984 |
Authentication | MEARS |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series 1984 Nike Air Ship Michael Jordan Sneakers going forward.
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Testing the Waters Materials Related to Series #BAYC4612
From the Rally App:
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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES BORED APE YACHT CLUB 4612 NFT
Investment Overview
·Upon completion of the Series #BAYC4612 Offering, Series #BAYC4612 will purchase a Number 4612 Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT with Laser Eyes for Series #BAYC4612 (The “Series Bored Ape Yacht Club 4612 NFT” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #BAYC4612, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.
·Non-fungible tokens (NFT) are unique digital assets that exist on a blockchain (a distributed public ledger) and are used to represent tangible and intangible items such as art, sports highlights, and virtual avatars.
·The Bored Ape Yacht Club (commonly abbreviated as BAYC) is a collection of 10,000 “Bored Ape” NFTs created by Yuga Labs. Each Ape is unique and grants its owner entrance to the Yacht Club and associated membership benefits.
·The Underlying Asset is a Number 4612 Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT with Laser Eyes.
Asset Description
Overview & Authentication
·According to the BAYC website, each Ape is unique and “programmatically generated from over 170 possible traits, including expression headwear, clothing, and more.”
·The BAYC project was launched on April 30th, 2021. Originally, Apes were offered at a price of around $200. About a day after launch, all of the 10,000 Apes had sold out.
·The founders of the BAYC project have explained that their intention is for the NFTs to foster community and act as a “digital identity.”
·BAYC was one of the first NFT projects to allow individual buyers the commercial rights to their NFTs, according to The New Yorker. “…each member is allowed to brand his own projects or products and sell them independently.”
·Members of the BAYC were offered an NFT dog (a collection called the Bored Ape Kennel Club).
·The Mutant Ape Yacht Club is “a collection of up to 20,000 Mutant Apes that can only be created by exposing an existing Bored Ape to a vial of MUTANT SERUM or by minting a Mutant Ape in the public sale.”
·On September 9th, 2021, two lots of BAYC NFTs sold at Sotheby’s. The first lot contained 101 Apes and sold for $24,393,000. The second lot contained 101 Bored Ape Kennel Club NFTs and sold for $1,835,000.
·According to Yahoo: “Alongside CryptoPunks, BAYC has established itself as a premium “blue-chip” NFT collection and has attracted the likes of NBA players Steph Curry and Kevin Durant alongside popular social media personality and artist KSI into becoming holders of the now coveted collection.”
·On August 20th, 2021, Arizona Iced Tea announced a collaboration with BAYC in the form of an “Arizona Aped” NFT comic.
·On October 12, 2021, Variety announced that Yuga Labs had signed a representation deal with the founder of management firm Maverick, which counts Madonna and U2 among its clients.
·On November 3rd, NBA player Tyrese Haliburton wore sneakers featuring his BAYC #8409 on his game sneakers.
·On November 11, Jimmy Fallon announced during an interview with artist Beeple that he had purchased a Bored Ape.
·On November 21st, NFL player Andrew Sendejo wore custom cleats during an NFL game featuring his BAYC #4247.
·As of November 23rd, 2021, Bored Ape Yacht is the 3rd ranked of the top NFTs on OpenSea all time, ranked by volume, floor price, and other statistics.
·According to an article published by One37PM, celebrities who own Bored Apes include: Steph Curry, Marshmello, FaZe Banks, Logan Paul, and The Chainsmokers.
·The Underlying Asset is accompanied by proof of ownership stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
Notable Features
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·The Underlying Asset is Bored Ape #4612.
·The Underlying Asset has the following six properties: Laser Eyes (Eyes), Horns (Hat), Black T (Clothes), Dumbfounded (Mouth), Golden Brown (Fur), and Yellow (Background).
·The Underlying Asset was minted on May 1, 2021 by Pranksy.
·The Underlying Asset was sold on May 30, 2021, for 1.75 Ethereum ($4,177.09) to ETH wallet papabones. On June 11, 2021, the Underlying Asset was sold for 6.66 Ethereum ($15,684.90) to ETH wallet Hype-eth.
Notable Defects
·The Underlying Asset is consistent with the description provided by The Bored Ape Yacht Club and proof of ownership stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
Details
Series Bored Ape Yacht Club 4612 NFT | |
Creator | Yuga Labs |
NFT | Bored Ape Yacht Club |
Number | 4612 |
Property | Laser Eyes (Eyes) |
Property Rarity | 0.69% Have This Trait |
Property | Horns (Hat) |
Property Rarity | 3% Have This Trait |
Property | Black T (Clothes) |
Property Rarity | 3% Have This Trait |
Property | Dumbfounded (Mouth) |
Property Rarity | 5% Have This Trait |
Property | Golden Brown (Fur) |
Property Rarity | 8% Have This Trait |
Property | Yellow (Background) |
Property Rarity | 13% Have This Trait |
Proof of Ownership | Ethereum Blockchain |
Depreciation
The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Bored Ape Yacht Club 4612 NFT going forward.
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