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CEA Industries (BNC) adds YZi Labs directors, launches CEO search under pact

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CEA Industries Inc. and significant shareholder YZi Labs have entered into a Cooperation Agreement that reshapes the company’s board and governance. YZi Labs beneficially owns 2,150,481 shares, or about 5.07% of the common stock, while Jiajin He holds 2,099,644 shares, or about 4.95%.

The Board will expand to six directors and immediately add three YZi Labs-designated directors, with a mutually agreed independent director to be added within 90 days of June 23, 2026. A CEO Search Committee will be formed within three business days to identify a new chief executive officer by the 2026 special meeting or August 31, 2026.

YZi Labs agrees to terminate its prior consent solicitation, observe standstill and voting commitments in line with the Board’s recommendations, and accept mutual non‑disparagement and releases of claims. Several prior group members now report zero beneficial ownership and are no longer part of a Section 13(d) group.

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Governance pact adds YZi Labs influence while pausing activism.

The Cooperation Agreement gives YZi Labs, a 5.07% holder, three board seats and a central role in appointing an additional mutually agreed director and the next CEO. This shifts influence toward YZi Labs without changing economic ownership in the near term.

In return, YZi Labs terminates its consent solicitation, accepts standstill limits on campaigns and acquisitions, and commits to vote with the Board’s recommendations, subject to exceptions. That trade converts an adversarial posture into structured collaboration through at least the 2027–2029 nomination cycles, governed by specific termination triggers.

Warrants held by YZi Labs are constrained by Beneficial Ownership Limitations, currently preventing exercise, while Jiajin He’s 4.95% position includes exercisable Stapled Warrants. Future company disclosures will show how this governance balance and potential warrant exercises interact with strategy and capital structure.

YZi Labs ownership 2,150,481 shares (5.07%) Beneficial ownership of CEA Industries common stock as of June 23, 2026
Jiajin He ownership 2,099,644 shares (4.95%) Beneficial ownership including 1,188,120 shares underlying Stapled Warrants
Shares outstanding baseline 41,263,850 shares Common shares outstanding as of June 15, 2026 from Form 10-K
Shares issuable via certain warrants 1,188,120 shares Shares issuable upon exercise of specified warrants held by Reporting Persons
YZi Labs Pre-Funded Warrants 7,750,510 warrants at $0.00001/share Immediately exercisable, subject to Beneficial Ownership Limitation
YZi Labs Stapled Warrants 9,900,991 warrants at $15.15/share Exercisable until 5:00 p.m. on June 28, 2028, subject to limitation
YZi Labs Strategic Advisor Warrants 3,564,359 warrants at $0.00001/share Exercisable until 5:00 p.m. on August 5, 2030, subject to limitation
Beneficial Ownership Limitation cap (Pre-Funded Warrants) 19.99% Maximum ownership percentage if limitation is increased under Pre-Funded Warrants
Cooperation Agreement financial
"On June 23, 2026, YZi Labs entered into a cooperation agreement (the "Cooperation Agreement") with the Issuer"
A cooperation agreement is a formal contract between two or more organizations that lays out who will do what, how resources and responsibility are shared, how benefits or costs are divided, and how disputes or exits are handled. Like two chefs agreeing on a shared recipe and kitchen duties, it matters to investors because it can create new revenue paths, shift costs or risks, affect who controls key assets or technologies, and change a company’s future growth prospects.
Beneficial Ownership Limitation financial
"subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined below)"
A beneficial ownership limitation is a rule that caps the percentage of a company’s shares an investor can be treated as owning or controlling for voting, regulatory or tax purposes. It matters to investors because it can restrict how many shares a person or group can buy or vote, affect takeover chances, and influence share liquidity and value — like a speed limit that prevents any single driver from taking over the whole road.
Pre-Funded Warrants financial
"As of the close of business on the date hereof, YZi Labs held (i) 7,750,510 Pre-Funded Warrants"
Pre-funded warrants are financial instruments that give investors the right to purchase a company's stock at a set price, but with most or all of the purchase price paid upfront. They function like a coupon or gift card for stock, allowing investors to buy shares later at a fixed price, which can be beneficial if they want to avoid future price increases. This makes them important for investors seeking flexibility and certainty in their investment plans.
Stapled Warrants financial
"As of the close of business on the date hereof, YZi Labs held (ii) 9,900,991 Stapled Warrants"
Stapled warrants are financial instruments that are permanently attached to another security, such as a share or unit, and cannot be bought or sold on their own. They give the holder the right to buy additional shares at a set price within a set time, creating potential extra upside or dilution; think of them like a discount coupon that comes fixed to a product — it can boost future returns but also affects overall share supply and valuation for investors.
Strategic Advisor Warrants financial
"As of the close of business on the date hereof, YZi Labs held (iii) 3,564,359 Strategic Advisor Warrants"
Strategic advisor warrants are contracts given to consultants or advisers that give them the right to buy a company’s stock later at a fixed price. Think of them like a coupon that lets an advisor purchase shares at today’s agreed price within a set time; they align the adviser’s incentives with the company’s success but can dilute existing shareholders if exercised.
standstill restrictions financial
"YZi Labs and certain restricted persons will be subject to customary standstill restrictions"
Standstill restrictions are agreements or legal limits that pause or limit certain actions by creditors, shareholders, or counterparties—such as demanding repayment, selling large blocks of shares, or launching takeover moves—for a set period. Like pressing a temporary pause button in a dispute or negotiation, they matter to investors because they affect liquidity, the timing of potential exits, and the balance of control and risk while parties work toward a resolution.
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86887P309

(CUSIP Number)
JIA "HOLLY" YOU
YZILABS MANAGEMENT LTD., 2 Fl, Water's Edge Bldg, Wickhams Cay II
Road Town, D8, VG 110
201-855-6358

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
06/23/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Mr. Chapman is a citizen of the United Kingdom and Australia.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Ms. Goody Guillen is a citizen of the United States and Australia.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Mr. Odagiu is a citizen of the United Kingdom, Moldova and Romania.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Mr. Roszak is a citizen of the United States and Poland.


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YZILabs Management Ltd.
Signature:/s/ Ling Zhang
Name/Title:Ling Zhang, Authorized Signatory
Date:06/24/2026
Changpeng Zhao
Signature:/s/ Changpeng Zhao
Name/Title:Changpeng Zhao
Date:06/24/2026
Baucus Sieben Max
Signature:/s/ Max Sieben Baucus
Name/Title:Max Sieben Baucus
Date:06/24/2026
Chapman James David
Signature:/s/ Ling Zhang
Name/Title:Ling Zhang, Attorney-in-fact for David J. Chapman
Date:06/24/2026
Guillen Goody Teresa Marie
Signature:/s/ Ling Zhang
Name/Title:Ling Zhang, Attorney-in-fact for Teresa Marie Goody Guillen
Date:06/24/2026
He Jiajin
Signature:/s/ Ling Zhang
Name/Title:Ling Zhang, Attorney-in-fact for Jiajin He
Date:06/24/2026
Odagiu Alex
Signature:/s/ Ling Zhang
Name/Title:Ling Zhang, Attorney-in-fact for Alex Odagiu
Date:06/24/2026
Roszak Matthew
Signature:/s/ Ling Zhang
Name/Title:Ling Zhang, Attorney-in-fact for Matthew Roszak
Date:06/24/2026
Zhang Ling
Signature:/s/ Ling Zhang
Name/Title:Ling Zhang
Date:06/24/2026

FAQ

What percentage of CEA Industries (BNC) does YZi Labs currently own?

YZi Labs beneficially owns 2,150,481 shares of CEA Industries common stock, representing about 5.07% of the outstanding shares. This percentage is calculated using 41,263,850 shares outstanding plus 1,188,120 shares issuable upon warrant exercise, as disclosed in the filing.

What are the key terms of the Cooperation Agreement between CEA Industries and YZi Labs?

The Cooperation Agreement adds three YZi Labs directors to the Board, mandates adding a mutually agreed independent director, forms a CEO Search Committee, and imposes standstill and voting commitments on YZi Labs. It also includes mutual non‑disparagement and a mutual release of certain pre‑Effective Date claims.

How will CEA Industries’ board change under the YZi Labs agreement?

The Board will increase to six directors immediately, adding Ling “Ella” Zhang, Alex Odagiu and Matthew Roszak as YZi Labs Directors. Within 90 days of June 23, 2026, the Board must add a mutually agreed independent director, potentially raising the size further under specified conditions.

How large is Jiajin He’s position in CEA Industries and what does it include?

As of the filing date, Jiajin He may be deemed to beneficially own 2,099,644 shares, or about 4.95% of the outstanding stock. This total includes 1,188,120 shares underlying Stapled Warrants, which are currently exercisable and not subject to a Beneficial Ownership Limitation.

When does the Cooperation Agreement between CEA Industries and YZi Labs terminate?

The Cooperation Agreement terminates on the earlier of one month before the nomination deadline for the 2029 annual meeting or 120 days before the third anniversary of the 2026 special meeting, with earlier termination triggers tied to 2027 and 2028 renomination decisions for YZi Labs Directors.

Do any former group members still own CEA Industries shares under this Schedule 13D/A?

The filing states that Max Sieben Baucus, David J. Chapman, Teresa Marie Goody Guillen, Matthew Roszak and Zhang Ling each beneficially own 0 shares, or 0% of the class, as of the reporting date and are no longer part of a Section 13(d) group with YZi Labs.