Brand Engagement Network invests $1M in Accelevate
Brand Engagement Network Inc. completed a strategic equity investment in HighTide Energy, Inc. d/b/a Accelevate Solutions tied to a broader commercial collaboration in the commercial fleet sector.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Brand Engagement Network Inc. completed a strategic equity investment in HighTide Energy, Inc. d/b/a Accelevate Solutions tied to a broader commercial collaboration in the commercial fleet sector. The company purchased 243,309 Accelevate common shares at $4.11 per share for a total of $1,000,000 and received a one-year warrant to buy an additional 243,309 shares at the same price. The company has stated its intent to exercise this warrant, which would represent another $1,000,000 investment. Part of the purchase price, $250,101, was paid at signing of an earlier letter agreement and $749,899 was paid by wire transfer on June 3, 2026.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 3.02, 8.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 3.02
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Equity investment amount: $1,000,000
Shares acquired: 243,309 shares
Share purchase price: $4.11 per share
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8 metrics
Equity investment amount
$1,000,000
Aggregate purchase price for Accelevate shares
Shares acquired
243,309 shares
Accelevate common stock purchased at closing
Share purchase price
$4.11 per share
Correct per-share price under Securities Purchase Agreement
Warrant shares
243,309 shares
Additional Accelevate shares subject to one-year warrant
Warrant exercise price
$4.11 per share
Exercise price for Accelevate warrant
Initial payment at signing
$250,101
Portion of purchase price paid April 22, 2026
Final payment by wire
$749,899
Remaining purchase price paid June 3, 2026
Warrant term
1 year
Period during which warrant is exercisable from issuance
Key Terms
Securities Purchase Agreement, warrant, unregistered sales of equity securities, emerging growth company, +1 more
5 terms
Securities Purchase Agreement financial
"Securities Purchase Agreement, dated May 30, 2026, by and between Brand Engagement Network, Inc. and HighTide Energy, Inc."
A securities purchase agreement is a written contract between a buyer and a seller outlining the terms for buying or selling financial assets such as stocks or bonds. It specifies details like the price, quantity, and conditions of the transaction, similar to a shopping list with agreed-upon terms. For investors, it provides clarity and legal protection when transferring ownership of these financial instruments.
warrant financial
"Accelevate also issued to the Company a warrant to purchase an additional 243,309 shares"
A warrant is a time-limited financial contract that gives its holder the right to buy a company's shares at a set price before a specified date, like a coupon that lets you purchase stock at a fixed discount for a limited time. It matters to investors because warrants offer leveraged exposure to a stock’s upside and can dilute existing shareholders if exercised, so they affect potential gains and the company’s outstanding share count.
unregistered sales of equity securities regulatory
"Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities."
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
indemnification provisions financial
"contains customary representations and warranties of the parties, post-closing covenants, and indemnification provisions in favor of the Company"
Contract clauses that require one party to pay for losses, damages, or legal costs the other party suffers because of certain events or claims. They act like a contractual “safety net” or insurance: if a specified problem happens, the indemnifying party agrees to cover the financial harm. Investors care because these provisions shift potential liabilities and future cash outflows between parties, affecting a company’s risk profile and possible financial exposure.
FAQ
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What transaction did Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) disclose in this 8-K?
Brand Engagement Network disclosed closing a strategic equity investment in HighTide Energy’s Accelevate Solutions, buying 243,309 common shares for $1,000,000 and receiving a warrant for another 243,309 shares at the same $4.11 per-share price.
How much did Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) invest in Accelevate on closing?
Brand Engagement Network invested $1,000,000 at closing, buying 243,309 Accelevate shares at $4.11 each. Of this amount, $250,101 was paid at letter agreement signing and $749,899 was paid later by wire transfer.
What are the key terms of the warrant Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) received?
Brand Engagement Network received a warrant to purchase 243,309 additional Accelevate shares at an exercise price of $4.11 per share. The warrant is exercisable for one year from issuance, and the company has stated its intent to exercise it.
How is Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) collaborating commercially with Accelevate?
The companies agreed to mutual resale and distribution rights for their AI-enabled products and services across specified territories. This commercial collaboration focuses on the commercial fleet sector and complements Brand Engagement Network’s strategic equity investment in Accelevate.
Were the Accelevate securities issued to Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) registered?
The Accelevate securities issued to Brand Engagement Network were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. They were issued in reliance on exemptions from federal registration requirements, as disclosed in the unregistered sales of equity securities section.
What agreement governs Brand Engagement Network’s (BNAI) investment in Accelevate?
The investment is governed by a Securities Purchase Agreement dated May 30, 2026 between Brand Engagement Network and HighTide Energy d/b/a Accelevate Solutions. It includes customary representations, covenants, and indemnification provisions in favor of Brand Engagement Network.
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