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Ault & Company Discloses $50M Series C Purchase; 71.48% Convertible Stake in GPUS

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ault & Company and Milton C. Ault, III report beneficial ownership of a controlling economic interest in Hyperscale Data, Inc. The filing discloses that Ault & Company may be deemed to beneficially own 147,504,946 Class A Shares, representing 71.48% of the Class A shares on a conversion basis. Mr. Ault individually may be deemed to beneficially own 147,520,342 Class A Shares, or 71.49%. The group also holds convertible preferred stock and warrants purchased for stated aggregate amounts, including $50,000,000 for Series C preferred stock, supporting potential conversion into large numbers of Class A shares. For voting power purposes, the reporting persons state they control 42.00% of total voting power due to Class B shares carrying ten votes each and NYSE American conversion limitations on certain preferred conversions.

Positive

  • Substantial economic stake: Ault & Company may beneficially own 147,504,946 Class A Shares (71.48%) on a conversion basis.
  • Significant capital commitment: The Series C preferred purchase price of $50,000,000 and other preferred purchases ($960,000 for Series G and $4,000,000 for Series H) demonstrate material financing from Ault & Company.
  • Transparency on conversion terms: Filing details conversion mechanics and a conversion price basis ($0.3705 used for calculations).

Negative

  • Concentrated ownership risk: Over 71% convertible interest concentrates economic exposure and may limit public float and liquidity.
  • Voting-power disparity: Although conversion basis shows 71.48%, reported voting power is 42.00% due to Class B 10-to-1 votes and NYSE conversion limitations, creating complexity around actual control.
  • Conversion limitations: The filing excludes 5,728,000 Class A shares issuable on Series H conversion because of NYSE American requirements, which constrains immediate conversion and voting changes.

Insights

TL;DR: Ault group holds a dominant economic stake (71% on conversion basis) and significant voting influence (42%), which is material to investors.

The filing documents a concentrated ownership position through a mix of Class A shares, Class B shares, convertible preferred stock and warrants. The disclosed purchase prices—most notably $50,000,000 for Series C preferred stock—confirm substantial capital committed by Ault & Company. The distinction between the conversion-based percentage (71.48%) and voting power (42.00%) is important: Class B shares' 10-to-1 voting weight and NYSE American conversion limits affect control dynamics. This ownership profile is material for corporate governance, potential strategic actions, and minority shareholder rights.

TL;DR: The filing signals concentrated control that may affect board decisions, shareholder approvals, and conversion-related corporate actions.

From a governance perspective, the combination of large convertible positions and voting-class disparity means the Ault group can exercise substantial influence without full one-to-one voting parity. The filing explicitly excludes 5,728,000 Class A shares issuable on Series H conversion due to NYSE American limitations, which is a notable constraint on immediate conversion-driven voting shifts. The disclosure of funding sources and purchase prices enhances transparency but also highlights concentration risk for public float and minority investors.






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).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Represents (i) 19,249 shares of class A common stock ("Class A Shares"), (ii) 4,234,561 shares of Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of 4,234,561 shares of class B common stock ("Class B Shares"), (iii) 134,952,770 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of 50,000 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, (iv) 2,591,093 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of 960 shares of Series G Convertible Preferred Stock, (v) 5,068,221 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of 4,000 shares of Series H Convertible Preferred Stock and (vi) 639,052 Class A Shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants. Excludes 5,728,000 shares of Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Series H Preferred Stock due to NYSE American limitations on conversion without stockholder approval. Each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000.00 and is convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) $0.10 per share and (ii) the lesser of (A) $183.58 or (B) 105% of the volume weighted average price of the Class A Common Stock during the ten trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion. Each share of Series G Convertible Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000.00 and is convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) $0.10 per share and (ii) the lesser of (A) $6.74 or (B) 105% of the volume weighted average price of the Class A Common Stock during the ten trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion. Each share of Series H Convertible Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000.00 and is convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) $0.10 per share and (ii) the lesser of (A) $0.79645 or (B) 105% of the volume weighted average price of the Class A Common Stock during the ten trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion. For purposes of this Schedule 13D filing, the calculations for the number of Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock and Series H Preferred Stock are based upon a conversion price of $0.3705. (2) In accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Reporting Person's beneficial ownership percentage was determined by dividing (a) the sum of (i) the outstanding Class A Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Person and (ii) the number of Class A Shares that the Reporting Person is entitled to acquire upon (x) conversion of the outstanding Class B Shares, (y) conversion of the outstanding Series C Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock and Series H Preferred Stock, and (z) the outstanding warrants, beneficially owned by the Reporting Person at any time within the next 60 days (all of which are immediately convertible); by (b) the sum of (i) the 58,872,039 Class A Shares outstanding as of September 17, 2025, as reported by the Issuer to the Reporting Persons, and (ii) the 147,485,697 Class A Shares that the Reporting Person is entitled to acquire upon conversion and exercise of the Reporting Person's Class B Shares, Series C Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series H Preferred Stock and warrants at any time within the next 60 days.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Represents (i) 15,050 Class A Shares and (ii) 346 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of 346 Class B Shares. (2) Represents (i) 19,249 Class A Shares held by Ault & Company, Inc. ("A&C"), (ii) 4,234,561 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of 4,234,561 Class B Shares held by A&C, (iii) 134,952,770 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of 50,000 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock held by A&C, (iv) 2,591,093 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of 960 shares of Series G Convertible Preferred Stock held by A&C, (v) 5,068,221 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of 4,000 shares of Series H Convertible Preferred Stock held by A&C and (vi) 639,052 Class A Shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants held by A&C. Excludes 5,728,000 shares of Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Series H Preferred Stock due to NYSE American limitations on conversion without stockholder approval. Each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000.00 and is convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) $0.10 per share and (ii) the lesser of (A) $183.58 or (B) 105% of the volume weighted average price of the Class A Common Stock during the ten trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion. Each share of Series G Convertible Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000.00 and is convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) $0.10 per share and (ii) the lesser of (A) $6.74 or (B) 105% of the volume weighted average price of the Class A Common Stock during the ten trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion. Each share of Series H Convertible Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000.00 and is convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) $0.10 per share and (ii) the lesser of (A) $0.79645 or (B) 105% of the volume weighted average price of the Class A Common Stock during the ten trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion. For purposes of this Schedule 13D filing, the calculations for the number of Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock and Series H Preferred Stock are based upon a conversion price of $0.3705. (2) In accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Reporting Person's beneficial ownership percentage was determined by dividing (a) the sum of (i) the outstanding Class A Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Person and (ii) the number of Class A Shares that the Reporting Person is entitled to acquire upon (x) conversion of the outstanding Class B Shares, (y) conversion of the outstanding Series C Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock and Series H Preferred Stock, and (z) the outstanding warrants, beneficially owned by the Reporting Person at any time within the next 60 days (all of which are immediately convertible); by (b) the sum of (i) the 58,872,039 Class A Shares outstanding as of September 17, 2025, as reported by the Issuer to the Reporting Persons, and (ii) the 147,486,043 Class A Shares that the Reporting Person is entitled to acquire upon conversion and exercise of the Reporting Person's Class B Shares, Series C Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series H Preferred Stock, and warrants at any time within the next 60 days.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Represents one (1) Class A Share issuable upon conversion of one (1) Class B Share.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Represents (i) two (2) Class A Shares and (ii) one (1) Class A Share issuable upon conversion of one (1) Class B Share.


SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D


Ault & Company, Inc.
Signature:/s/ Milton C. Ault, III
Name/Title:Chief Executive Officer
Date:09/17/2025
AULT MILTON C III
Signature:/s/ Milton C. Ault, III
Name/Title:MILTON C. AULT, III
Date:09/17/2025
Horne William B
Signature:/s/ William B. Horne
Name/Title:WILLIAM B. HORNE
Date:09/17/2025
Nisser Henry Carl
Signature:/s/ Henry C.W. Nisser
Name/Title:HENRY C.W. NISSER
Date:09/17/2025
CRAGUN KENNETH S
Signature:/s/ Kenneth S. Cragun
Name/Title:KENNETH S. CRAGUN
Date:09/17/2025

FAQ

What percentage of Hyperscale Data (GPUS) Class A shares does Ault & Company report beneficially owning?

Ault & Company reports beneficial ownership of 147,504,946 Class A Shares, representing 71.48% on a conversion basis.

How much did Ault & Company pay for Series C preferred stock in GPUS?

Ault & Company paid an aggregate purchase price of $50,000,000 for 50,000 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock.

What voting power do the reporting persons claim in GPUS?

The reporting persons state they control 42.00% of total voting power, reflecting Class B shares' 10 votes per share and NYSE conversion rules.

Are there restrictions on converting preferred shares into Class A shares?

Yes. The filing excludes 5,728,000 Class A shares issuable upon conversion of Series H Preferred Stock due to NYSE American limitations requiring stockholder approval for conversion beyond certain limits.

What conversion price was used for calculation in this filing?

For this Amendment No. 11, the calculations for convertible securities are based on a conversion price of $0.3705.
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