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BIO-key International, Inc. entered into a $1,130,000 senior secured promissory note with Streeterville Capital on September 30, 2025, which carried an original issue discount of $125,000 and transaction costs of $5,000, resulting in $1,000,000 funded at closing to be used for general working capital. The Note matures in 18 months and accrues interest at 9% per annum.

The Note is secured by a lien on substantially all assets, permits prepayment without penalty, and requires a mandatory prepayment equal to the lesser of 40% of amounts raised in future financings or the full outstanding Note. Beginning six months after issuance the lender may redeem up to $135,000 per month; if monthly reductions fall short, the company must pay the shortfall plus a 7% exit fee or the outstanding balance will automatically increase by 1%. Events of default allow the lender to increase interest to up to 22% and impose additional default charges up to 25%. The Note also contains covenants requiring timely SEC filings and maintenance of the Nasdaq listing.

BIO-key International, Inc. ha stipulato una nota promissaria senior secured con Streeterville Capital di $1,130,000 il 30 settembre 2025, che comprendeva uno sconto di emissione originario di $125,000 e costi di transazione di $5,000, risultando in $1,000,000 finanziati al closing da utilizzare per capitale circolante generale. La Nota matura in 18 mesi e accumula interessi al 9% annuo.

La Nota è garantita da una ipoteca su quasi tutti gli asset, consente il prepagamento senza penali e richiede un prepagamento obbligatorio pari al minore tra 40% degli importi raccolti in future operazioni di finanziamento o il saldo pieno della Nota. Intervallo sei mesi dopo l’emissione, il prestatore può richiedere il rimborso fino a $135,000 al mese; se i rimborsi mensili risultano inferiori, la società deve pagare la differenza più una commissione di uscita del 7% oppure il saldo dovuto aumenterà automaticamente dell'1%. In caso di default, il prestatore può aumentare gli interessi fino al 22% e imporre oneri di default fino al 25%. La Nota contiene anche covenant che richiedono deposito tempestivo dei documenti SEC e il mantenimento dell’elenco Nasdaq.

BIO-key International, Inc. firmó una nota promesa senior asegurada por $1,130,000 con Streeterville Capital el 30 de septiembre de 2025, que tuvo un descuento de emisión original de $125,000 y costos de transacción de $5,000, resultando en $1,000,000 financiados al cierre para uso en capital de trabajo general. La Nota vence en 18 meses y acumula intereses al 9% anual.

La Nota está asegurada por una hipoteca sobre casi todos los activos, permite prepago sin penalización y exige un prepago obligatorio equivalente al menor entre 40% de los montos recaudados en futuras financiaciones o el saldo total de la Nota. A partir de seis meses después de la emisión, el prestamista puede canjear hasta $135,000 por mes; si los reducciones mensuales no alcanzan, la empresa debe pagar la diferencia más una tarifa de salida del 7% o el saldo pendientes aumentará automáticamente en un 1%. Eventos de incumplimiento permiten al prestamista aumentar el interés hasta 22% e imponer cargos de incumplimiento de hasta 25%. La Nota también contiene covenants que exigen presentaciones SEC puntuales y el mantenimiento de la cotización en Nasdaq.

BIO-key International, Inc.$1,130,000의 우선 보장 어음(NIB promissory note)을 Streeterville Capital과 2025년 9월 30일에 체결했으며, 최초 발행 할인으로 $125,000, 거래 비용으로 $5,000이 차감되어 마감 시 $1,000,000이 조달되어 일반 운전자본으로 사용됩니다. 어음의 만기는 18개월이며 연이율 9%의 이자를 발생합니다.

어음은 자산의 거의 전부에 담보권이 설정되며, 벌금 없이 조기상환이 가능하고 남은 어음 잔액 또는 향후 자금조달에서 조달된 금액의 최저치인 40% 중 적은 금액에 해당하는 의무적 조기상환을 요구합니다. 발행 후 6개월이 지나면 대주주는 매월 최대 $135,000를 상환할 수 있는데, 월간 상환이 부족하면 회사는 부족분에 더하여 7%의 퇴출 수수료를 지불해야 하거나 잔액이 자동으로 1% 증가합니다. 채무불이행 이벤트가 발생하면 대주는 이자를 최대 22%까지 올리고 추가 채무불이행 수수료를 최대 25%까지 부과할 수 있습니다. 어음에는 또한 SEC 제출의 적시성 및 나스닥 상장 유지 의무를 비롯한 약정이 포함되어 있습니다.

BIO-key International, Inc. a conclu une promesse de prêt senior garantie de $1,130,000 avec Streeterville Capital le 30 septembre 2025, comportant une décote d’émission initiale de $125,000 et des coûts de transaction de $5,000, ce qui donne $1,000,000 financés à la clôture pour être utilisés comme fonds de roulement général. L’emprunt arrive à échéance dans 18 mois et porte un intérêt de 9% par an.

La dette est garantie par une privilège sur pratiquement tous les actifs, permet un remboursement anticipé sans pénalité et exige un remboursement anticipé obligatoire égal au moindre entre 40% des montants levés lors de financements futurs ou le solde impayé complet de la dette. À partir de six mois après l’émission, le prêteur peut racheter jusqu’à $135,000 par mois ; si les réductions mensuelles sont insuffisantes, la société doit payer le déficit plus des frais de sortie de 7% ou le solde impayé augmentera automatiquement de 1%. En cas de défaut, le prêteur peut augmenter l’intérêt jusqu’à 22% et imposer des frais de défaut jusqu’à 25%. La dette contient également des covenants exigeant des dépôts SEC en temps voulu et le maintien de la cotation Nasdaq.

BIO-key International, Inc. hat am 30. September 2025 eine Senior Secured Promissory Note über $1,130,000 mit Streeterville Capital abgeschlossen, die einen ursprünglichen Emissionsrabatt von $125,000 und Transaktionskosten von $5,000 umfasst, wodurch zum Closing $1,000,000 für Allgemeines Betriebskapital bereitgestellt wurden. Die Note läuft in 18 Monaten fällig und verzinst sich mit 9% pro Jahr.

Die Note wird durch eine Belastung auf nahezu alle Vermögenswerte gesichert, erlaubt vorzeitige Rückzahlungen ohne Strafe und erfordert eine obligatorische Vorauszahlung in Höhe des kleineren Betrags von 40% der in zukünftigen Finanzierungen erhöhten Beträge oder dem vollständigen verbleibenden Saldo der Note. Ab sechs Monaten nach Ausgabe kann der Kreditgeber jeweils bis zu $135,000 pro Monat zurückfordern; falls die monatlichen Reduzierungen fehlen, muss das Unternehmen die Lücke zuzüglich einer Ausstiegsgebühr von 7% zahlen oder der verbleibende Saldo erhöht sich automatisch um 1%. Bei Ausfällen kann der Kreditgeber die Zinsen auf bis zu 22% erhöhen und zusätzlich Ausfallgebühren bis zu 25% auferlegen. Die Note enthält zudem Covenants, die rechtzeitige SEC-Einreichungen und die Aufrechterhaltung der Nasdaq-Notierung verlangen.

BIO-key International, Inc. أبرمت ملاحظة سُند رئيسي مضمونة بقيمة $1,130,000 مع Streeterville Capital في 30 سبتمبر 2025، تضمنت خصم إصدار أصلي قدره $125,000 وتكاليف معاملات قدرها $5,000، مما أدى إلى توفير $1,000,000 عند الإغلاق لاستخدامها كسيولة عامرة للنشاط. تستحق الملاحظة خلال 18 شهراً وتترتب عليها فائدة بنسبة 9% سنوياً.

الملاحظة مضمونة بموجب امتياز/رهن على معظم الأصول، وتسمح بالسداد المبكر دون غرامة وتتطلب سداداً إجباريًا مقدماً يساوي الأقل بين 40% من الأموال التي يتم جمعها في التمويلات المستقبلية أو الرصيد المستحق الكامل للملاحظة. اعتباراً من ستة أشهر بعد الإصدار، يجوز للمقرض أن يعيد شراء حتى $135,000 شهرياً؛ إذا لم تتحقق التخفيضات الشهرية، يجب على الشركة دفع الفرق بالإضافة إلى رسم خروج قدره 7% أو أن يرتفع الرصيد المستحق تلقائياً بنسبة 1%. أحداث التخلف تسمح للمقرض بزيادة الفائدة حتى 22% وفرض رسوم تخلف إضافية تصل إلى 25%. كما تتضمن الملاحظة تعهدات تتطلب تقديم تقارير SEC في الوقت المناسب والحفاظ على إدراج Nasdaq.

BIO-key International, Inc.2025年9月30日 与 Streeterville Capital 签订了一份 $1,130,000 的高级有担保本票,原始发行折扣为 $125,000,交易成本为 $5,000,收盘时实际筹集的资金为 $1,000,000,用于一般营运资金。本票到期时间为 18个月,年利率为 9%

本票由几乎全部资产设置留置权作为担保,允许无罚金提前还款,并要求强制性提前偿还额等于未来融资募集金额的较小者的 40% 或本票的全部未偿余额。自发行起六个月后,放款人可每月回购至多 $135,000;若每月回购不足,公司需支付差额外加 7% 的退出费,否则未偿余额将自动增加 1%。违约事件允许放款人将利率提高至最高 22%,并可施加高达 25% 的违约附加费。本票还包含要求及时提交 SEC 文件和维持纳斯达克上市的约定。

Positive
  • $1,000,000 net proceeds provided immediate working capital
  • Note is prepayable without penalty, allowing early refinancing opportunities
  • Transaction secured by lien on substantially all assets, enabling access to capital
Negative
  • Original issue discount of $125,000 plus $5,000 fees reduced funding and increased effective cost
  • Exit fee of 7% and monthly redemption mechanics (up to $135,000) create recurring cash outflow obligations
  • Default remedies permit interest up to 22% and default charges up to 25%, raising downside repayment risk
  • Mandatory prepayment of 40% of future financings may limit proceeds available for growth

Insights

TL;DR: The transaction provides immediate $1,000,000 liquidity but at material near-term cost and cash‑flow constraints.

The company received $1,000,000 net from a $1,130,000 note after a $125,000 OID and $5,000 fee, giving short-term working capital.

Repayment terms—18‑month maturity, 9% interest, a 7% exit fee, and monthly redemption mechanics beginning at month six for up to $135,000—create predictable cash outflows and could pressure liquidity if fundraising is delayed.

TL;DR: Security, mandatory prepayment, and steep default remedies increase creditor protections and downside cost.

The Note is secured by a lien on substantially all assets and includes a mandatory prepayment clause of up to 40% of future financing proceeds, strengthening lender recovery.

Default provisions permit interest to rise to 22% and add up to 25% in default charges, which materially raises the cost of distress and could amplify repayment burden on covenant breaches.

BIO-key International, Inc. ha stipulato una nota promissaria senior secured con Streeterville Capital di $1,130,000 il 30 settembre 2025, che comprendeva uno sconto di emissione originario di $125,000 e costi di transazione di $5,000, risultando in $1,000,000 finanziati al closing da utilizzare per capitale circolante generale. La Nota matura in 18 mesi e accumula interessi al 9% annuo.

La Nota è garantita da una ipoteca su quasi tutti gli asset, consente il prepagamento senza penali e richiede un prepagamento obbligatorio pari al minore tra 40% degli importi raccolti in future operazioni di finanziamento o il saldo pieno della Nota. Intervallo sei mesi dopo l’emissione, il prestatore può richiedere il rimborso fino a $135,000 al mese; se i rimborsi mensili risultano inferiori, la società deve pagare la differenza più una commissione di uscita del 7% oppure il saldo dovuto aumenterà automaticamente dell'1%. In caso di default, il prestatore può aumentare gli interessi fino al 22% e imporre oneri di default fino al 25%. La Nota contiene anche covenant che richiedono deposito tempestivo dei documenti SEC e il mantenimento dell’elenco Nasdaq.

BIO-key International, Inc. firmó una nota promesa senior asegurada por $1,130,000 con Streeterville Capital el 30 de septiembre de 2025, que tuvo un descuento de emisión original de $125,000 y costos de transacción de $5,000, resultando en $1,000,000 financiados al cierre para uso en capital de trabajo general. La Nota vence en 18 meses y acumula intereses al 9% anual.

La Nota está asegurada por una hipoteca sobre casi todos los activos, permite prepago sin penalización y exige un prepago obligatorio equivalente al menor entre 40% de los montos recaudados en futuras financiaciones o el saldo total de la Nota. A partir de seis meses después de la emisión, el prestamista puede canjear hasta $135,000 por mes; si los reducciones mensuales no alcanzan, la empresa debe pagar la diferencia más una tarifa de salida del 7% o el saldo pendientes aumentará automáticamente en un 1%. Eventos de incumplimiento permiten al prestamista aumentar el interés hasta 22% e imponer cargos de incumplimiento de hasta 25%. La Nota también contiene covenants que exigen presentaciones SEC puntuales y el mantenimiento de la cotización en Nasdaq.

BIO-key International, Inc.$1,130,000의 우선 보장 어음(NIB promissory note)을 Streeterville Capital과 2025년 9월 30일에 체결했으며, 최초 발행 할인으로 $125,000, 거래 비용으로 $5,000이 차감되어 마감 시 $1,000,000이 조달되어 일반 운전자본으로 사용됩니다. 어음의 만기는 18개월이며 연이율 9%의 이자를 발생합니다.

어음은 자산의 거의 전부에 담보권이 설정되며, 벌금 없이 조기상환이 가능하고 남은 어음 잔액 또는 향후 자금조달에서 조달된 금액의 최저치인 40% 중 적은 금액에 해당하는 의무적 조기상환을 요구합니다. 발행 후 6개월이 지나면 대주주는 매월 최대 $135,000를 상환할 수 있는데, 월간 상환이 부족하면 회사는 부족분에 더하여 7%의 퇴출 수수료를 지불해야 하거나 잔액이 자동으로 1% 증가합니다. 채무불이행 이벤트가 발생하면 대주는 이자를 최대 22%까지 올리고 추가 채무불이행 수수료를 최대 25%까지 부과할 수 있습니다. 어음에는 또한 SEC 제출의 적시성 및 나스닥 상장 유지 의무를 비롯한 약정이 포함되어 있습니다.

BIO-key International, Inc. a conclu une promesse de prêt senior garantie de $1,130,000 avec Streeterville Capital le 30 septembre 2025, comportant une décote d’émission initiale de $125,000 et des coûts de transaction de $5,000, ce qui donne $1,000,000 financés à la clôture pour être utilisés comme fonds de roulement général. L’emprunt arrive à échéance dans 18 mois et porte un intérêt de 9% par an.

La dette est garantie par une privilège sur pratiquement tous les actifs, permet un remboursement anticipé sans pénalité et exige un remboursement anticipé obligatoire égal au moindre entre 40% des montants levés lors de financements futurs ou le solde impayé complet de la dette. À partir de six mois après l’émission, le prêteur peut racheter jusqu’à $135,000 par mois ; si les réductions mensuelles sont insuffisantes, la société doit payer le déficit plus des frais de sortie de 7% ou le solde impayé augmentera automatiquement de 1%. En cas de défaut, le prêteur peut augmenter l’intérêt jusqu’à 22% et imposer des frais de défaut jusqu’à 25%. La dette contient également des covenants exigeant des dépôts SEC en temps voulu et le maintien de la cotation Nasdaq.

BIO-key International, Inc. hat am 30. September 2025 eine Senior Secured Promissory Note über $1,130,000 mit Streeterville Capital abgeschlossen, die einen ursprünglichen Emissionsrabatt von $125,000 und Transaktionskosten von $5,000 umfasst, wodurch zum Closing $1,000,000 für Allgemeines Betriebskapital bereitgestellt wurden. Die Note läuft in 18 Monaten fällig und verzinst sich mit 9% pro Jahr.

Die Note wird durch eine Belastung auf nahezu alle Vermögenswerte gesichert, erlaubt vorzeitige Rückzahlungen ohne Strafe und erfordert eine obligatorische Vorauszahlung in Höhe des kleineren Betrags von 40% der in zukünftigen Finanzierungen erhöhten Beträge oder dem vollständigen verbleibenden Saldo der Note. Ab sechs Monaten nach Ausgabe kann der Kreditgeber jeweils bis zu $135,000 pro Monat zurückfordern; falls die monatlichen Reduzierungen fehlen, muss das Unternehmen die Lücke zuzüglich einer Ausstiegsgebühr von 7% zahlen oder der verbleibende Saldo erhöht sich automatisch um 1%. Bei Ausfällen kann der Kreditgeber die Zinsen auf bis zu 22% erhöhen und zusätzlich Ausfallgebühren bis zu 25% auferlegen. Die Note enthält zudem Covenants, die rechtzeitige SEC-Einreichungen und die Aufrechterhaltung der Nasdaq-Notierung verlangen.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2025
 
BIO-key International, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
1-13463
(Commission File Number)
41-1741861
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
101 Crawfords Corner Road
Suite 4116
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(732) 359-1100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock
BKYI
Nasdaq Capital Market
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
   
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
 

 
 
Item 1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
 
The information provided in Item 2.03 is hereby incorporated by reference.
 
Item 2.03
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
 
On September 30, 2025, BIO-key International, Inc. (the “Company,” “we” or “us”) entered into and closed a note purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Streeterville Capital, LLC, an existing lender of the Company (the “Lender”), which provided for the issuance of a $1,130,000 principal amount senior secured promissory note (the “Note”). The Note carries an original issue discount of $125,000 and the Company agreed to pay $5,000 to the Lender to cover its transaction costs, which were deducted from the proceeds of the Note resulting in a total of $1,000,000 being funded to the Company at closing. The proceeds will be used for general working capital.
 
The principal amount of the Note is due eighteen months following the date of issuance. Interest under the Note accrues at a rate of nine percent (9%) per annum. All repayments of principal due under the Note will be subject to an exit fee of seven percent (7%) of the principal amount being repaid (the “Exit Fee”). Commencing six months after the date of issuance of the Note (the “Redemption Start Date”), Lender shall have the right to redeem up to $135,000 of principal amount under the Note each month which amount plus the Exit Fee will be due and payable three (3) trading days of Lender’s delivery of a redemption notice to the Company. At the end of each month following the Redemption Start Date, if the Company has not reduced the outstanding balance under the Note by at least $135,000, then by the fifth (5th) day of the following month, the Company must either pay to Lender the difference between $135,000 and the amount, if any, redeemed in such month plus the Exit Fee, or the outstanding balance due under the Note will automatically increase by one percent (1%) as of such fifth (5th) day.
 
The Note is secured by a lien on substantially all of the Company’s assets and properties and can be prepaid in whole or in part without penalty at any time. In the event that the Company receives any proceeds in connection with any fundraising or financing transaction (including any warrant exercises), it will be required to make a mandatory prepayment equal to the lesser of (i) forty percent (40%) of the amount raised in such transaction and (ii) the full amount due under the Note.
 
The Note provides for customary events of default, including, among other things, the event of non-payment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts, a representation or warranty proving to have been incorrect when made, failure to perform or observe covenants within a specified period of time, the bankruptcy or insolvency of the Company or of all or a substantial part of its property, and monetary judgment defaults of a specified amount. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender may (i) cause interest on the outstanding balance to accrue at an interest rate equal to the lesser of twenty two (22%) or the maximum rate permitted under applicable law, and (ii) accelerate all amounts due under the Note plus an amount equal to (a) fifteen percent (15%) of the amount due under the Note for each default that is considered a major trigger event (as defined), and (b) five percent (5%) of the amount due under the Note for each occurrence of any default that is considered a minor trigger event (as defined), in any case not to exceed twenty five percent (25%).
 
The Note also contains certain covenants, including the Company timely filing all reports with the SEC and maintaining the listing of its common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
 
The foregoing descriptions of the Purchase Agreement, Note, and related transaction documents do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the complete text of such agreements, copies of which are filed as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
 
 

 
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) 
Exhibits.
   
Exhibit
No.
Description
10.1
Note Purchase Agreement dated September 30, 2025 by and between the Company and Streeterville Capital, LLC
   
10.2
$1,130,000 Secured Promissory Note dated September 30, 2025
   
10.3
Security Agreement dated September 30, 2025 by and between the Company and Streeterville Capital, LLC.
   
10.4
Intellectual Property Security Agreement dated September 30, 2025 by and between the Company and Streeterville Capital, LLC
   
10.5
Guaranty dated September 30, 2025 by and between Pistol Star, Inc. and Streeterville Capital, LLC
   
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
 
Date: October 3, 2025
     
 
By:
/s/ Cecilia C. Welch
 
   
Cecilia C. Welch
 
   
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 

FAQ

What did BIO-key (BKYI) borrow and how much did it receive?

BIO-key executed a $1,130,000 senior secured note with a $125,000 original issue discount and $5,000 fee, receiving $1,000,000 at closing.

What are the interest rate and maturity on the BKYI promissory note?

The Note accrues interest at 9% per annum and matures 18 months from issuance.

Are there any special repayment or prepayment requirements?

Yes. Lender can redeem up to $135,000 monthly starting six months after issuance; the company must also make a mandatory prepayment equal to the lesser of 40% of any financing proceeds or the full Note amount.

What collateral and covenants secure the BKYI Note?

The Note is secured by a lien on substantially all assets. Covenants include timely SEC filings and maintaining the Nasdaq listing.

What penalties apply on default under the note?

On default the lender can increase interest up to 22% and impose additional charges up to 25% of amounts due, depending on trigger events.
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