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FG Nexus (NASDAQ: FGNX) completes major buybacks and trims digital asset leaders’ pay

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FG Nexus Inc. reported changes to executive pay and progress on its share repurchase programs. Effective May 11, 2026, the company reduced the annual base salaries of Jose Vargas and Theodore Rosenthal, leaders of its Digital Assets Division, from $150,000 to $30,000 as part of adjustments to its reduced digital asset operations.

The company also disclosed that, under previously announced repurchase programs through June 5, 2026, it bought approximately 2,984,212 common shares at an average price of $13.62 and 264,465 Series A preferred shares at an average price of $24.97. As of that date, 5,736,419 common shares and 630,105 Series A preferred shares were outstanding, with $36.1 million in cash and digital assets valued at $20.3 million, including 3,375 ETH and 7,569 Wrapped stETH.

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FG Nexus pairs major buybacks with cost cuts in its digital asset unit.

FG Nexus Inc. outlined two key moves: sizable completion of previously announced repurchase programs in both common and Series A preferred stock, and sharp salary reductions for leaders of its Digital Assets Division reflecting a smaller operating footprint there.

The company repurchased 2,984,212 common shares and 264,465 Series A preferred shares, at average prices of $13.62 and $24.97 respectively, and now reports 5,736,419 common and 630,105 preferred shares outstanding as of June 5, 2026. These figures indicate a meaningful reduction in share count relative to levels before the buybacks.

Liquidity remains notable, with $36.1 million in cash and digital assets valued at $20.3 million, including 3,375 ETH and 7,569 Wrapped stETH, as of June 5, 2026. Future filings may clarify how ongoing capital returns and the scaled-back digital asset business shape earnings and balance sheet composition.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Vargas base salary after modification $30,000 per year Effective May 11, 2026
Rosenthal base salary after modification $30,000 per year Effective May 11, 2026
Common shares repurchased 2,984,212 shares Through June 5, 2026 under repurchase program
Avg repurchase price common $13.62 per share Including commissions
Series A preferred shares repurchased 264,465 shares Through June 5, 2026 under repurchase program
Avg repurchase price preferred $24.97 per share Including commissions
Common shares outstanding 5,736,419 shares As of June 5, 2026
Cash balance $36.1 million As of June 5, 2026
Digital assets value $20.3 million As of June 5, 2026; 3,375 ETH and 7,569 Wrapped stETH
Digital Assets Division financial
"governing his service as the Head of Business Development of the Company’s Digital Assets Division"
share repurchase programs financial
"Under the previously announced share repurchase programs, through June 5, 2026, the Company has repurchased"
A share repurchase program is when a company uses its cash to buy back its own stock from the market, reducing the number of shares held by outside investors. For investors this matters because fewer shares can increase each remaining share’s portion of profits and often supports the stock price, like slicing the same pie into fewer pieces so each piece is larger, and it also signals how management prioritizes returning cash versus other uses.
Series A Preferred Stock financial
"264,465 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: FGNXP)"
Series A preferred stock is a type of ownership share in a company that gives investors certain advantages, such as priority in receiving profits or getting their money back if the company is sold or goes bankrupt. It is often issued during early funding stages to attract investors by offering more security than common shares. This stock matters to investors because it provides a safer way to invest while still holding potential for future gains.
Cumulative Preferred Stock financial
"8.00% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, $25.00 par value per share"
Cumulative preferred stock is a type of share that pays fixed dividends and creates an obligation for the company to repay any missed dividend payments later; if the firm skips a dividend, those unpaid amounts build up like an IOU and must be paid to these shareholders before common shareholders receive dividends. Investors care because it offers steadier income and higher priority in the payout order, making it less risky than common stock but still subject to company solvency and interest-rate shifts.
Wrapped stETH financial
"digital assets valued at $20.3 million, consisting of 3,375 ETH and 7,569 Wrapped stETH"
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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): June 3, 2026

 

FG NEXUS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-36366   46-1119100

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

6408 Bannington Road

Charlotte, NC

  28226
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 994-8279

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

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 the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Ticker symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share   FGNX   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
         
8.00% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, $25.00 par value per share   FGNXP   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

Effective June 3, 2026, changes were implemented to certain of the compensatory arrangements of FG Nexus Inc. (the “Company”) reflecting the Company’s reduced scale of operations in its digital asset business.

 

On June 3, 2026, the Company and Jose Vargas entered into a modification to Mr. Vargas’ at-will employment agreement governing his service as the Head of Business Development of the Company’s Digital Assets Division effective August 4, 2025. Pursuant to the modification Mr. Vargas’ annual base salary of $150,000 was reduced to $30,000 per annum commencing on May 11, 2026 (the “Vargas Modification”). No other changes were made to Mr. Vargas’ at-will employment agreement. Mr. Vargas also serves as a member of the Company’s board of directors.

 

On June 3, 2026, the Company and Theodore Rosenthal entered into a modification to Mr. Rosenthal’s at-will employment agreement governing his service as the President of the Company’s Digital Assets Division effective August 4, 2025. Pursuant to the modification Mr. Rosenthal’s annual base salary of $150,000 was reduced to $30,000 per annum commencing on May 11, 2026 (the “Rosenthal Modification”). No other changes were made to Mr. Rosenthal’s at-will employment agreement.

 

The foregoing summaries of the Vargas Modification and the Rosenthal Modification do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the complete text of the actual agreements, which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are hereby incorporated by reference.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

Common Stock Repurchase Program and Series A Preferred Stock Repurchase Program

 

Under the previously announced share repurchase programs, through June 5, 2026, the Company has repurchased approximately 2,984,212 shares of its common stock (Nasdaq: FGNX), or 35% of the outstanding common shares immediately before starting the buyback, at an average price, including commissions, of approximately $13.62 per share and 264,465 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: FGNXP), or 30% of outstanding Series A Preferred Stock immediately before starting the buyback, at an average price, including commissions, of approximately $24.97 per share.

 

As of June 5, 2026, there were 5,736,419 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding and 630,105 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock outstanding. On June 5, 2026, the Company held $36.1 million in cash and digital assets valued at $20.3 million, consisting of 3,375 ETH and 7,569 Wrapped stETH.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit   Description

10.1

 

Modification to Jose Vargas Employment Agreement, signed June 3, 2026

10.2   Modification to Theodore Rosenthal Employment Agreement, signed June 3, 2026
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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.

 

  FG NEXUS INC
     
Date: June 9, 2026 By: /s/ Mark D. Roberson
  Name: Mark D. Roberson
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

FAQ

What compensation changes did FG Nexus (FGNX) announce for its digital asset executives?

FG Nexus reduced annual base salaries for Jose Vargas and Theodore Rosenthal from $150,000 to $30,000 effective May 11, 2026. These changes apply to their roles leading the Digital Assets Division and align with the company’s reduced scale of operations in its digital asset business.

How many FG Nexus (FGNX) common shares have been repurchased so far?

FG Nexus reported repurchasing approximately 2,984,212 common shares under its share repurchase program through June 5, 2026. The average purchase price, including commissions, was about $13.62 per share, and the repurchases represented a substantial portion of the earlier outstanding common stock.

What preferred stock has FG Nexus (FGNXP) bought back under its program?

The company repurchased about 264,465 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock (FGNXP) through June 5, 2026. These shares were acquired at an average price, including commissions, of approximately $24.97 per share, reducing the previously outstanding Series A preferred share count.

How many FG Nexus (FGNX) shares are outstanding after the buybacks?

As of June 5, 2026, FG Nexus reported 5,736,419 common shares outstanding and 630,105 Series A Preferred shares outstanding. These counts reflect reductions from levels immediately before the company began executing its previously announced repurchase programs.

What is FG Nexus’s cash and digital asset position as of June 5, 2026?

On June 5, 2026, FG Nexus held $36.1 million in cash and digital assets valued at about $20.3 million. The digital assets consisted of 3,375 ETH and 7,569 Wrapped stETH, illustrating a notable exposure to Ethereum-linked holdings.

Why did FG Nexus reduce salaries in its Digital Assets Division?

The company tied salary reductions for Jose Vargas and Theodore Rosenthal to its reduced scale of operations in the digital asset business. These changes lower fixed compensation costs while both executives continue in their existing roles under modified at-will employment agreements.

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