Cycurion (NASDAQ: CYCU) buys Secuvant for $2.875M with preferred stock, earn-out
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cycurion, Inc. completed its acquisition of Secuvant, LLC and its Panoptic cybersecurity platform through a reverse merger, making Secuvant a wholly owned subsidiary. Total consideration is approximately $2.875 million, including $875,000 in cash and 888,888 shares of Series I Convertible Preferred Stock valued at about $2.0 million, plus a three-year earn-out.
The earn-out provides guaranteed annual payments of $100,000 and additional performance-based amounts tied to gross profit, paid half in cash and half in Cycurion common stock. Secuvant equityholders received registration rights and are subject to six-month lock-up and five-quarter leak-out restrictions, with price-based acceleration features.
Cycurion created 888,888 shares of non-voting, non-dividend Series I Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated and conversion price of $2.25 per share and a liquidation preference structure favoring holders. The company also set aside 10% of the base merger consideration in an escrow, hired a new Chief Product Officer with cash and equity compensation, and retained Secuvant’s former CEO under a six-month advisory agreement.
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Cycurion closes a structured, mostly equity-funded tuck-in acquisition with tight sale restrictions.
The Secuvant deal is relatively small at a disclosed $2.875 million but strategically focused on Panoptic, a recurring-revenue cybersecurity platform. Consideration mixes $875,000 cash with 888,888 preferred shares plus multi-year earn-outs tied to gross profit, aligning part of value with future performance.
Issuing Series I Convertible Preferred Stock at a $2.25 stated value and conversion price adds a new non-voting layer above common, with a liquidation preference and protective provisions requiring preferred-holder approval for adverse changes. An escrow equal to 10% of base merger consideration further protects Cycurion against indemnifiable issues.
Lock-up and five-quarter leak-out agreements, each with price-based acceleration, are designed to moderate potential selling pressure from Secuvant equityholders. The new Chief Product Officer compensation package and six-month advisory arrangement with Secuvant’s former CEO aim to support product integration and continuity, but actual financial impact will depend on Panoptic’s growth and earn-out realization.
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Merger Agreement
On May 21, 2026 (the “Execution Date”), Cycurion, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into that certain merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Cycurion Merger Sub, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary (“Merger Sub”), and Secuvant, LLC (“Secuvant”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Merger Agreement.
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into Secuvant in a reverse merger transaction, with Secuvant surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Merger”). On June 3, 2026, the Merger was consummated and all of Secuvant’s equity interests were cancelled and converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration (as defined below). The surviving entity will succeed to all of the Secuvant’s assets, liabilities, rights, and obligations by operation of law and continue its business as a subsidiary of the Company.
For more information on the Merger, please see the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 29, 2026.
The foregoing description of the Merger Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Merger Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Registration Rights Agreement
On June 3, 2026, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with Secuvant and the former equityholders of Secuvant (the “Holders”) in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by that certain Merger Agreement. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company agreed to prepare and file with the SEC a registration statement covering the resale of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of shares of the Company’s preferred stock held by the Holders and to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective within specified timeframes.
The Company further agreed to keep such registration statement continuously effective until the earlier of the date on which all such securities have been sold or the date on which such securities may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without restriction. The Registration Rights Agreement also contains customary provisions relating to indemnification, cooperation in connection with resales, and limitations on naming Holders as underwriters without their consent.
The foregoing description of the Registration Rights Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Registration Rights Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Lock-Up Agreement
On June 3, 2026, the Company also entered into lock-up agreements (the “Lock-Up Agreements”) with the Holders. Pursuant to the Lock-Up Agreements, the Holders agreed that, during the period beginning on the Closing date of the Merger and ending six months thereafter, they will not, directly or indirectly, transfer, sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of any preferred stock received in the Merger or any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion thereof, subject to limited exceptions, including certain transfers to affiliates, by operation of law, or in connection with a change of control transaction.
The Lock-Up Agreements further provide that any permitted transferee must agree to be bound by the same restrictions and that the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions and legends to enforce such restrictions. Following expiration of the lock-up period, any transfers of such securities remain subject to the limitations contained in the Leak-Out Agreements (as defined below). In addition, the Lock-Up Agreements include a price-based acceleration provision, pursuant to which all transfer restrictions will terminate automatically if the Company’s common stock trades at or above a specified price threshold for a defined period, subject to compliance with applicable securities laws.
The foregoing description of the Lock-Up Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Lock-Up Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Leak-Out Agreement
On June 3, 2026, the Company further entered into leak-out agreements (the “Leak-Out Agreements”) with the Holders. The Leak-Out Agreements provide that, following the expiration of the lock-up period, the Holders may transfer their securities only during a specified period of five fiscal quarters and subject to contractual limitations designed to promote an orderly market. In particular, the Leak-Out Agreements limit the amount of securities that may be sold by each Holder in any calendar quarter to twenty percent of the securities originally issued to such Holder, with any unused capacity carried forward to subsequent quarters. The Leak-Out Agreement requires that all transfers be effected in compliance with applicable securities laws, including Rule 144, and in an orderly market manner, and permit the Company to impose stop-transfer instructions to enforce compliance. The Leak-Out Agreements also include a price-based acceleration provision similar to that contained in the Lock-Up Agreements, pursuant to which all contractual transfer restrictions terminate if the Company’s common stock trades above a specified price threshold for a defined period.
The foregoing description of the Leak-Out Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Leak-Out Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Escrow Agreement
On June 3, 2026, the Company entered into an escrow agreement (the “Escrow Agreement”) with Zions Bancorporation, National Association, as escrow agent (the “Escrow Agent”), and Ryan Layton, solely in his capacity as the authorized representative of the Company Equityholders (the “Authorized Representative”), in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. Pursuant to the Escrow Agreement, the Company is required to deposit an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Base Merger Consideration (the “Escrow Amount”) into one or more escrow accounts to secure indemnification obligations of the Company Equityholders under the Merger Agreement.
The Escrow Agreement provides that the Escrow Amount consists of both cash and equity components, which are to be deposited and held by the Escrow Agent and released only in accordance with specified written instructions and the terms of the Merger Agreement. The Escrow Agent acts in a ministerial capacity and may rely on instructions from the Company and the Authorized Representative without independent verification. The escrowed funds and securities may be used to satisfy indemnification claims and will otherwise be released to the Company Equityholders upon expiration of the escrow period, subject to any pending claims.
The Escrow Agreement also includes detailed provisions governing disbursement mechanics, including staged funding tied to Merger Consideration payments, procedures for withholding amounts in respect of indemnification claims, and allocation of proceeds among the Company Equityholders in accordance with agreed distribution percentages. The Escrow Agent is entitled to customary protections, including limitations of liability, indemnification by the parties, and the right to rely on written instructions. The Escrow Agreement terminates upon the expiration of the escrow period and the distribution of all escrow property, subject to retention of amounts necessary to resolve pending claims.
The foregoing description of the Escrow Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Escrow Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.4 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Employment Agreement
On June 3, 2026, the Company entered into an employment arrangement with Danny White pursuant to an offer letter (the “Employment Agreement”), under which Mr. White will serve as the Company’s Chief Product Officer and report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. White will receive an initial annual base salary of $185,000, payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll practices, and will be eligible to earn an annual performance-based bonus based on individual and Company performance, with payment timing subject to the completion of audited financial statements. The Employment Agreement also provides for a one-time sign-on bonus of $30,000, payable in installments and subject to repayment under certain circumstances if employment terminates within twelve months.
In addition, the Employment Agreement contemplates an equity compensation package to be provided under a separate agreement, consisting of an initial grant of restricted stock units with a total target value of $250,000, including an early vesting tranche and additional vesting over a three-year period, subject to approval by the Company’s board of directors. The agreement further provides that Mr. White will be eligible to participate in the Company’s employee benefit plans and executive policies, including health and welfare benefits and an unlimited paid time off policy, subject to Company policies and applicable law.
Mr. White’s employment is at-will, meaning that either the Company or Mr. White may terminate the employment relationship at any time, subject to applicable law and Company policies.
The foregoing description of the Employment Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Employment Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.5 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Advisory Agreement
On June 3, 2026, the Company entered into an advisory services agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) with Ryan Layton (the “Advisor”), the former Chief Executive Officer of Secuvant, in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. The Advisory Agreement became effective upon the Closing of the Merger and is expressly contingent upon the consummation of such Closing.
Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Advisor has agreed to provide non-exclusive, part-time advisory services to the Company on a best-efforts basis, as reasonably requested by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer from time to time. The scope of such services includes, among other things, supporting customer and partner relationships, facilitating transition and integration efforts following the merger, providing institutional knowledge relating to Secuvant’s business and operations, and assisting with continuity of key commercial and operational functions.
The Advisory Agreement has an initial term of six (6) months from the effective date and may be extended for an additional six (6) month period upon mutual agreement of the parties. Following the first ninety (90) days after the effective date, either party may terminate the agreement upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice, and either party may terminate immediately in the event of an uncured material breach.
In consideration for the services, the Company has agreed to pay the Advisor a monthly cash retainer of $3,000, payable in advance, and to reimburse reasonable, pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses. The Advisor is not entitled to any additional compensation or employee benefits under the agreement and will serve as an independent contractor.
The Advisory Agreement also contains customary provisions relating to confidentiality, ownership of work product, and non-solicitation of employees for a specified period following the term. In addition, the agreement includes customary limitations of liability and provides that it is governed by Delaware law
The foregoing description of the Advisory Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Advisory Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.6 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
Series I Convertible Preferred Stock
We have authorized 888,888 shares of our Series I Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, with a stated value of $2.25 per share.
The material attributes of the shares of our Series I Convertible Preferred Stock are:
Voting Rights: Holders of shares of our Series I Convertible Preferred Stock shall not have voting rights, except as required by law (including without limitation, the Delaware General Corporation Law) and with respect to certain protective provisions contained in the Certificate of Designation.
Dividend Rights: Holders of shares of our Series I Convertible Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to receive cash dividends. Any stock splits, stock dividends or similar distributions on the Company’s Common Stock will be reflected through proportional adjustments to the conversion terms.
Conversion Rights: Shares of our Series I Convertible Preferred Stock shall be convertible, at any time and from time to time at the option of the holder thereof, into shares of Common Stock, subject to a conversion price of $2.25 per share (subject to adjustment) and subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations, initially set at 4.99% (but may be increased to 9.99% upon notice).
Liquidation Preference: Holders of shares of our Series I Convertible Preferred Stock, upon any liquidation, dissolution, or winding-up, whether voluntary or involuntary, shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company, before any distribution to holders of Common Stock, an amount equal to the greater of (i) the stated value plus any accrued and unpaid amounts, or (ii) the amount such holder would receive if the Preferred Stock had been converted into Common Stock immediately prior to such event.
Protective Provisions: As long as any shares of Series I Convertible Preferred Stock are outstanding, the Company shall not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Series I Convertible Preferred Stock, (a) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights of the Series I Convertible Preferred Stock, (b) amend its certificate of incorporation or other charter documents in a manner that adversely affects the holders, (c) increase the number of authorized shares of Series I Convertible Preferred Stock, or (d) enter into any agreement with respect to any of the foregoing.
The foregoing summary of the terms, rights and preferences of the Series I Convertible Preferred Stock, filed with the State of Delaware on June 3, 2026, is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the Series I Convertible Preferred Stock Certificate of Designation, which is filed hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 9, 2026, the Company issued a press release, announcing the closing of the Merger. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 2.1 | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 21, 2026 | |
| 3.1 | Series I Convertible Preferred Stock Certificate of Designation | |
| 10.1 | Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 3, 2026 | |
| 10.2 | Lock-Up Agreement, dated June 3, 2026 | |
| 10.3 | Leak-Out Agreement, dated June 3, 2026 | |
| 10.4 | Escrow Agreement, dated June 3, 2026 | |
| 10.5 | Employment Agreement, dated June 3, 2026 | |
| 10.6 | Advisory Agreement, dated June 3, 2026 | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated June 9, 2026 | |
| 104 | Inline XBRL for the cover page of this Current Report on Form 8-K |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| CYCURION, INC. | ||||
| Date: | June 9, 2026 | By: | /s/ L. Kevin Kelly | |
| Name: | L. Kevin Kelly | |||
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |||
Exhibit 99.1
Cycurion, Inc. Completes Transformative Acquisition of Secuvant, LLC and Flagship Panoptic Cybersecurity Platform
MCLEAN, Va., June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cycurion, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCU) (“Cycurion” or the “Company”), a leading provider of AI-driven cybersecurity, IT security solutions, and managed services, today announced the successful closing of its acquisition of Secuvant, LLC (“Secuvant”), the creator of the groundbreaking Panoptic platform, through a merger transaction completed on June 2, 2026. This strategic transaction marks a major acceleration of Cycurion’s growth strategy.
Panoptic’s industry-leading continuous threat and vulnerability visibility, intelligent prioritization, and real-time security insights will significantly expand Cycurion’s product portfolio and enhance its ability to deliver higher-margin, recurring revenue solutions to enterprise and government clients.
L. Kevin Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Cycurion, stated: “This acquisition is a game-changer for Cycurion. It advances our strategy of moving into higher-margin, recurring revenue businesses while increasing the breadth and depth of products that we deliver to our clients. Panoptic is a powerful addition that strengthens our competitive position and creates exciting new cross-selling opportunities across our customer base.”
Ryan Layton, former chief executive officer of Secuvant and now serving as an advisor to Cycurion in connection with the integration of the Secuvant business, added: “Panoptic was built to transform how organizations manage cyber risk. By joining forces with Cycurion, we now have the ideal platform to rapidly scale this breakthrough technology and deliver next-generation protection at enterprise scale. The best is yet to come.”
The Merger
The merger transaction was completed pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger entered into on May 21, 2026 (the “Merger Agreement”), among Cycurion, Cycurion Merger Sub, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cycurion (“Merger Sub”), and Secuvant. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into Secuvant in a reverse merger transaction, with Secuvant surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Cycurion (the “Merger”). The Merger was consummated on June 2, 2026.
The total consideration for the transaction is approximately $2.875 million, consisting of $875,000 in cash and 888,888 shares of preferred stock (representing approximately $2.0 million in value). In addition, Secuvant equityholders are eligible to receive contingent earn-out payments over a three-year period from 2026 through 2028. The earn-out includes guaranteed annual payments of $100,000 and additional performance-based payments tied to the gross profit generated from certain revenue streams. Any performance-based earn-out amounts will be paid 50% in cash and 50% in shares of Cycurion common stock.
In connection with the closing, Cycurion entered into certain ancillary agreements with Secuvant equityholders, including registration rights, lock-up, leak-out and escrow arrangements.
Strategic Benefits:
| ● | Higher-Margin Expansion: Adds a premium, SaaS-like recurring revenue platform to the portfolio. | |
| ● | Product Leadership: Broadens Cycurion’s cybersecurity offerings with best-in-class threat visibility and prioritization capabilities. | |
| ● | Accelerated Growth: Creates cross-selling opportunities and strengthens Cycurion’s position in a fast-growing market. | |
| ● | Aligned Economics: Structured with performance-based earn-outs tied directly to Panoptic’s future success. |
About Cycurion, Inc.
Cycurion, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCU) is a leader in AI-driven cybersecurity and national security solutions. The Company delivers integrated platforms and expert services to protect critical systems, ensure operational resilience, and support clients across government, enterprise, and high-profile sectors. For more information, visit www.cycurion.com.
About Secuvant
Secuvant is an independent IT security firm providing enterprise-grade cybersecurity services, risk management, and managed solutions to mid-market organizations. Founded in 2014, it specializes in managed security services, threat and vulnerability management and compliance using its Cyber7™ framework. For more information, visit www.secuvant.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the operations and prospective growth of Cycurion’s business.
Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated benefits of the Secuvant acquisition and the Panoptic platform; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate Secuvant’s business, operations, personnel and technology; the ability of the combined company to achieve anticipated synergies, operational efficiencies, recurring revenue growth, increased margins or expanded market opportunities; the Company’s ability to realize anticipated cross-selling opportunities and accelerate its inorganic growth strategy; the future performance and scalability of the Panoptic platform; the Company’s ability to retain customers and key personnel; the achievement of any earn-out milestones; the continued execution on the Company’s backlog; and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by words such as “continue,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “expected,” “plans,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, many of which are generally outside the control of Cycurion and are difficult to predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the integration of Secuvant and its operations into the Company; the possibility that the anticipated benefits, synergies and strategic advantages of the acquisition and the performance of the combined company may not be realized or may take longer than expected to realize, the risk that the combined company may not achieve expected revenue growth, recurring revenue expansion, profitability improvements, cost savings, operational efficiencies, or market acceptance, risks related to customer retention, employee retention and the integration of technology platforms; risks related to the Company’s ability to successfully commercialize and scale the Panoptic platform; risks associated with retaining and expanding relationships with enterprise and government customers following the acquisition, risks related to customer performance and satisfaction, contract modifications, delays or terminations, and the Company’s ability to fulfill contractual obligations, the outcomes of the Company’s investigations, any potential legal proceedings, or the future performance of the Company’s stock. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements can be found in the most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K filed by Cycurion with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Cycurion anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause its plans, intentions, and expectations to change. Cycurion assumes no obligation, and it specifically disclaims any intention or obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing Cycurion’s plans and expectations as of any subsequent date.
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