Brand Engagement Network updates Q2 capital activity
Brand Engagement Network Inc. reported unregistered sales of equity and provided a capital update for the second quarter of 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Brand Engagement Network Inc. reported unregistered sales of equity and provided a capital update for the second quarter of 2026. The company raised aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $7,363,098 through equity issuances and warrant exercises, including a small debt conversion, which together reduced liabilities by about $376,098 and strengthened its balance sheet.
The company also announced its addition to the Russell 3000® and Russell 2000® Indexes as part of the annual Russell U.S. Index reconstitution. The new index memberships became effective after market close on June 26, 2026, with trading in the reconstituted indexes beginning June 29, 2026.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 3.02, 7.01, 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 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Aggregate Q2 proceeds: $7,363,098
Equity tranche 1: $1,000,561 at $39.25 per share
Equity tranche 2: $150,044.40 at $17.82 per share
+5 more
8 metrics
Aggregate Q2 proceeds
$7,363,098
Gross proceeds from equity issuances and warrant exercises in Q2 2026
Equity tranche 1
$1,000,561 at $39.25 per share
Part of Q2 2026 equity issuances
Equity tranche 2
$150,044.40 at $17.82 per share
Part of Q2 2026 equity issuances
Equity tranche 3
$4,925,000 at $39.59 per share
Largest single Q2 2026 equity tranche
Net warrant exercise cash
$1,287,492.60
Net cash received from warrant exercises in Q2 2026
Debt conversion per-share amount
$9,734.82 at $18.23 per share
Specific Q2 2026 debt conversion transaction
Total debt reduction
$376,098
Approximate reduction in liabilities including debt conversion
Russell benchmarks
$12 trillion
Assets benchmarked to Russell U.S. Indexes
Key Terms
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Section 4(a)(2), Regulation FD Disclosure, Russell 3000® Index, +2 more
6 terms
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities regulatory
"Item 3.02. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities."
Section 4(a)(2) regulatory
"in reliance upon the exemption ... provided by Section 4(a)(2) thereof"
Section 4(a)(2) is a part of U.S. securities laws that allows companies to sell their stock directly to certain investors without registering the sale with regulators. This process is often used for private placements, making it easier and faster for companies to raise money from knowledgeable or institutional investors. It matters to investors because it provides an alternative way to buy shares, often with fewer disclosures and lower costs.
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure."
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
Russell 3000® Index financial
"announced its selection for membership in the Russell 3000® and the Russell 2000® Index"
A broad stock market index that tracks the performance of about 3,000 publicly traded U.S. companies of all sizes, acting as a wide-ranging snapshot of the U.S. equity market. It matters to investors because it serves as a common yardstick for the overall market’s health and is the basis for many index funds and investment strategies—think of it as a single basket that shows how the whole U.S. stock market is doing.
debt conversion financial
"Debt conversion of $9,734.82 at $18.23 per share."
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain disclosures in this report include forward-looking statements"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
FAQ
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How much capital did Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) raise in Q2 2026?
Brand Engagement Network raised approximately $7,363,098 in gross proceeds during Q2 2026. This came from equity issuances and warrant exercises, plus a small debt conversion, and was used alongside liability reductions to strengthen the company’s balance sheet.
What types of transactions generated BNAI’s Q2 2026 proceeds?
BNAI’s Q2 2026 proceeds came from equity issuances and warrant exercises, conducted as unregistered sales under Section 4(a)(2). The company also executed a debt conversion, combining cash inflows and liability reductions to improve its overall financial position.
What index changes affected Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) in June 2026?
Brand Engagement Network was added to the Russell 3000® and Russell 2000® Indexes as part of the annual Russell U.S. Index reconstitution. The additions became effective after market close on June 26, 2026, with trading in reconstituted indexes starting June 29, 2026.
Under what exemption did BNAI issue unregistered equity in Q2 2026?
The company issued common stock in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. This exemption covers transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering, allowing BNAI to complete unregistered equity issuances and warrant exercises during the quarter.
How did BNAI’s Q2 2026 debt conversion affect its liabilities?
Brand Engagement Network completed a debt conversion of approximately $376,098, including $9,734.82 at $18.23 per share. This conversion reduced outstanding liabilities while contributing to the company’s broader effort to strengthen its balance sheet in the second quarter of 2026.
What specific equity issuance amounts did BNAI disclose for Q2 2026?
The company listed several equity tranches: $1,000,561 at $39.25 per share, $150,044.40 at $17.82 per share, and $4,925,000 at $39.59 per share, along with $1,287,492.60 in net cash from warrant exercises and a smaller debt conversion component.
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