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Polomar Health (PMHS) eases Altanine merger terms and reshapes CEO role

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Polomar Health Services is moving its merger with Altanine forward by waiving several closing conditions in their Merger Agreement. These include prior requirements for S-4 effectiveness, Nasdaq listing approval, a minimum $25 million Equity Credit Line, a reverse stock split to $10.00 per share, and completion of a concurrent financing.

The parties also amended Section 6.2(e) so Polomar will deliver audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, prepared under U.S. GAAP by a PCAOB-registered firm and suitable for SEC filings.

Separately, CEO Terrence M. Tierney agreed that, upon closing of the merger, he will step down as CEO, President and Secretary and become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. His base salary is retroactively set at $19,000 per month from November 1, 2025, with a possible $5,000 monthly increase if certain requirements are met. His annual bonus becomes discretionary and tied to key performance indicators, he receives 500,000 additional nonqualified stock options, and severance for termination without cause or for good reason becomes four months of base salary plus a pro-rata share of the prior year’s bonus.

Polomar also consents to Altanine granting a security interest over all assets of its subsidiary Pinata Holdings and all Altanine assets, including deposit accounts, to CWR 1, LLC, an affiliate of both Polomar and Altanine, in connection with a modified note.

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Polomar advances Altanine merger by easing conditions and reshaping CEO terms.

The filing shows Polomar Health Services and Altanine simplifying their merger path by waiving earlier requirements such as S-4 effectiveness, Nasdaq listing approval, a $25 million Equity Credit Line, a reverse stock split to $10.00, and concurrent financing completion.

In exchange, the companies emphasize post-closing reporting quality by requiring audited financials for 2024 and 2025 under U.S. GAAP by a PCAOB-registered firm, suitable for SEC use. Leadership terms are realigned as CEO Terrence Tierney transitions to an operating role with adjusted salary, discretionary KPI-based bonus, extra 500,000 options, and four months’ severance plus a bonus component.

The consent allowing Altanine to pledge all assets of Pinata Holdings and Altanine to affiliate CWR 1, LLC concentrates collateral for an existing note. Actual impact on shareholders will depend on consummation of the merger, future capital structure decisions, and subsequent disclosures.

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.
Equity Credit Line minimum $25 million Minimum amount for Equity Credit Line referenced in Merger Agreement
Target post-split share price $10.00 per share Reverse stock split condition for Parent before merger closing
CEO base salary $19,000 per month Tierney base salary retroactive to November 1, 2025
Potential salary increase $5,000 per month Additional monthly salary upon meeting specified requirements
Additional stock options 500,000 options Nonqualified stock options granted to Tierney under First Amendment
Severance duration 4 months of base salary Severance for termination without cause or for good reason
Material Definitive Agreement regulatory
"1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement."
A material definitive agreement is a legally binding contract that creates major, long‑term obligations or rights for a company, such as loans, asset sales, mergers, or supplier deals. Think of it like a mortgage or lease for a business: it can change future cash flow, risk and control, so investors watch these agreements closely because they can materially affect a company’s value, financial health and stock price.
Equity Credit Line financial
"enter into an Equity Credit Line in a minimum amount of $25 million"
reverse stock split financial
"the Parent shall have effected a reverse stock split in order to achieve a stock price of $10.00 per share"
A reverse stock split is when a company reduces the number of its shares outstanding, making each share more valuable. For example, if you own 100 shares worth $1 each, a 1-for-10 reverse split would turn your 100 shares into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to boost their stock price and appear more stable to investors.
PCAOB-registered public accounting firm regulatory
"audited by a PCAOB-registered public accounting firm and prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP"
security interest financial
"consented to allow Altanine to grant a security interest in all of the assets of its wholly owned subsidiary"
A security interest is a legal claim a lender or creditor holds on a borrower's asset as collateral to secure repayment; if the borrower fails to pay, the creditor can seize or sell that asset to recover money owed. Think of it like a pawnshop tag on an item that gives the pawnbroker the right to sell it if the loan isn't repaid. For investors, security interests matter because they change how safely lenders and bondholders can recover funds and affect the hierarchy of claims if a company faces financial trouble.
nonqualified stock options financial
"The Company shall grant to Tierney an additional 500,000 of nonqualified stock options."
A nonqualified stock option is a company-issued right that lets an employee or contractor buy shares later at a preset price, like a coupon to purchase stock regardless of the market price. It matters to investors because when the option is used the recipient owes ordinary-income tax on the difference between market and preset price, which affects the holder’s financial decisions and can change the company’s share count and reported expenses.
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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): May 15, 2026 (May 11, 2026)

 

Polomar Health Services, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   000-56555   86-1006313
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

32866 US Hwy. 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL   34684
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 727-425-7575

 

(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 (17CFR 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: none

 

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. ☐

 

 

 

  

 

 

1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

Altanine Merger Agreement

 

On May 11, 2026, Polomar Health Services, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Company”), and Altanine, Inc.(“Altanine”) pursuant to the terms of that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (“Merger Agreement”) dated July 23, 2025, as amended on October 8, 2025 agreed to waive certain conditions to closing and to modify Section 6.2(e) of the Merger Agreement as follows:

 

(i) pursuant to Section 6.1(d) of the Merger Agreement, that the S-4 Registration Statement shall have been declared effective under the Securities Act and shall not be the subject of any stop order;

 

(ii) pursuant to Section 6.1(e) of the Merger Agreement, that the NasdaqListing Application shall have been approved pursuant to Section 5.11 of the Merger Agreement;

 

(iii) pursuant to Section 6.3(b) of the Merger Agreement, that Parent and Merger Sub will have performed or complied with in all material respects all agreements and covenants required by the Merger Agreement to be performed or complied with by it on or prior to the Effective Time, including Section 5.12 of the Merger Agreement which provides that, at the Closing and subject to approval of the Nasdaq Listing Application, the Parent will use its best efforts to enter into an Equity Credit Line in a minimum amount of $25 million at terms to be mutually agreeable to Parent and the Company;

 

(iv) pursuant to Section 6.3(f) of the Merger Agreement, that the Parent shall have effected a reverse stock split in order to achieve a stock price of $10.00 per share prior to the closing; and

 

(v) pursuant to Section 6.3(g) of the Merger Agreement, that the Concurrent Financing shall have been completed.

 

Amendment to Section 6.2(e).

 

Pursuant to Section 8.9 of the Merger Agreement, the Parties hereby agree to amend Section 6.2(e) of the Merger Agreement in its entirety to read as follows:

 

“Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Company shall deliver to the other parties updated audited financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, together with the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, in each case audited by a PCAOB-registered public accounting firm and prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable SEC rules and regulations. Such audited financial statements shall be delivered prior to the Closing (or such later date as may be required to comply with applicable SEC rules and regulations) and shall be suitable for inclusion in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. “Pursuant to Section 8.9 of the Merger Agreement, among other things, at any time prior to the Effective Time, any Party may, with respect to any other Party, waive compliance with any of the Merger Agreements or conditions contained therein, if set forth in an instrument in writing signed by the Party or Parties to be bound.

 

For due and adequate consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Merger Agreement, the Parties hereby (a) waive each and all of the Waived Conditions, and the Parties hereby agree to promptly, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining closing conditions set forth in Article 6 of the Merger Agreement, consummate the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and (b) acknowledge and agree that the applicable Party’s failure to complete the Waived Conditions in all cases will not trigger or violate any rights, obligations, covenants, or events of default in the Merger Agreement, and any such rights, obligations, covenants, or events of default are hereby irrevocably waived with respect to the Merger Agreement.

 

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The foregoing summary of the Consent and Waiver Letter does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Consent and Waiver Letter, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Amendment to Tierney Executive Employment Agreement

 

On May 12, 2026, the Company and its Chief Executive Officer, Terrence M. Tierney (“Tierney”), executed an amendment to that certain Executive Employment Agreement dated September 1, 2025, (the “First Amendment”). The First Amendment modifies or replaces certain terms of the Executive Employment Agreement as follows:

 

1.Tierney agrees, upon closing of the proposed merger transaction between the Company and Altanine to immediately resign from his positions of CEO, President and Secretary of the Company and accept the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
2.Tierney agrees to retroactively, to the November 1, 2025, start date as defined in the Executive Employment Agreement, reduce his monthly salary base salary (“Base Salary”) to $19,000 subject to a $5,000 per month increase upon the Company meeting certain requirements.
3.The annual bonus provision has been modified from a “target bonus” of 75% of the Base Salary to a discretionary bonus tied to key performance indicators.
4.The Company shall grant to Tierney an additional 500,000 of nonqualified stock options.
5.Severance payment for termination without cause or for good reason has been modified to four months of Base Salary plus a pro-rata amount of the previous year bonus.

 

The foregoing summary of the First Amendment to the Executive Employment Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the First Amendment a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

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Item 8.01 Other Information

 

Consent to Allow Altanine to Grant a Security Interest

 

On May 11, 2026, the Company, pursuant to the terms of Article 4, Section 4.1(d) of the Merger Agreement, upon the written consent of a majority of the stockholders of the Company and the unanimous written consent of the Board of Directors of the Company, the Company has consented to allow Altanine to grant a security interest in all of the assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, Pinata Holdings, Inc. (“Pinata”) to CWR 1, LLC (“CWR 1”) pursuant to the terms of a modification of a certain note in effect between Altanine and CWR 1. The assets of Pinata include all of the patent claims, pending patents, future patents and other intangible assets held Pinata, Altanine further grants a security interest in all of the assets of Altanine, including all deposit accounts of Altanine.

 

CWR 1 is an affiliate of the Company and Altanine.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit   Description
     
10.1   Consent and Waiver Agreement
10.2   First Amendment to Tierney Executive Employment Agreement
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL)

 

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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.

 

Polomar Health Services, Inc.  
   
/s/ Terrence M. Tierney  
Terrence M. Tierney  
President  
   
Date: May 15, 2026  

 

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FAQ

What merger changes did Polomar Health Services (PMHS) disclose with Altanine?

Polomar Health Services and Altanine agreed to waive several prior closing conditions, including S-4 effectiveness, Nasdaq listing approval, a $25 million Equity Credit Line, a reverse stock split to $10.00, and concurrent financing. They also amended financial statement delivery requirements to focus on audited 2024 and 2025 results.

How is CEO Terrence M. Tierney’s role changing at Polomar Health (PMHS)?

Upon closing of the Altanine merger, Terrence M. Tierney will resign as CEO, President and Secretary and become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. This reflects a shift from top executive leadership into an operations-focused role within the combined organization after the merger closes.

What compensation changes were made for Polomar Health (PMHS) CEO Terrence Tierney?

Tierney’s base salary is retroactively set to $19,000 per month from November 1, 2025, with a possible $5,000 monthly increase if conditions are met. His bonus becomes discretionary and KPI-based, he receives 500,000 additional nonqualified stock options, and severance is four months’ salary plus pro-rata prior-year bonus.

What audited financial statements must Polomar Health (PMHS) provide under the amended merger terms?

Polomar must deliver audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. These must be prepared under U.S. GAAP by a PCAOB-registered firm and be suitable for inclusion in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission before closing.

What security interest did Polomar Health (PMHS) allow Altanine to grant?

With board and majority stockholder consent, Polomar allowed Altanine to grant CWR 1, LLC a security interest in all assets of subsidiary Pinata Holdings and all Altanine assets, including deposit accounts. This secures a modified note between Altanine and CWR 1, an affiliate of both companies.

What is the $25 million Equity Credit Line mentioned by Polomar Health (PMHS)?

The Merger Agreement previously required the parent company to use best efforts to enter into an Equity Credit Line of at least $25 million, subject to Nasdaq listing approval. Under the new consent and waiver, this Equity Credit Line requirement is among the waived closing conditions for completing the merger.

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