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Verb Technology Schedule 13D: Cutaia Now Holds 28.5% After Major RSU Grants

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(Low)
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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rory J. Cutaia, Founder & CEO of Verb Technology (VERB), filed Amendment No. 5 to his Schedule 13D.

Ownership snapshot

  • Beneficially owns 889,065 common shares, equal to 28.5 % of the 3,113,616 shares outstanding as of 5 Aug 2025.
  • Holds sole voting and dispositive power over all reported shares; no shared power.

Composition of holdings

  • Includes 400,000 + 160,000 + 80,000 + 60,000 + 60,000 fully-vested RSUs granted in 2025 under a 31 Oct 2024 Corporate Action, Change-of-Control & Extraordinary Performance Agreement.
  • Also includes 126,855 vested RSUs, 907 common shares, and 1,303 option shares exercisable within 60 days.

Future dilution triggers

  • The Agreement provides for 40,000–80,000 additional RSUs per quarter through 31 Dec 2025 upon achieving revenue milestones.

Other notable items

  • Past option exercises and debt/compensation conversions reduced company liabilities while increasing insider ownership.
  • Cutaia states he has no current plans for corporate actions but reserves the right to act later.

Positive

  • High insider alignment: CEO owns 28.5 % of shares, signalling commitment to company performance.
  • Performance-based incentives: Additional RSUs are contingent on meeting quarterly revenue milestones, focusing management on growth targets.
  • Debt reduction: Share conversions of notes and accrued compensation lowered liabilities, improving balance-sheet flexibility.

Negative

  • Potential dilution: Up to 80,000 RSUs per quarter through 2025 could materially increase share count.
  • Concentrated control: CEO’s large stake may limit minority shareholder influence on corporate actions.
  • Immediate vesting grants: Several 2025 RSU blocks vested upon issuance, weakening long-term retention incentives.

Insights

TL;DR Insider now controls 28.5 % via large 2025 RSU grants; future milestone RSUs could raise dilution risk, but aligns CEO incentives with revenue growth.

Analysis: The filing confirms Cutaia as the company’s dominant shareholder after receiving roughly 510 k fully-vested RSUs in 2025. Consolidated control aligns management and shareholder interests, yet materially concentrates voting power. The Extraordinary Performance Agreement ties up to 400 k additional RSUs to revenue milestones, incentivising top-line growth but signalling potential dilution of up to 13 % relative to today’s float. Prior share conversions reduced debt, modestly strengthening the balance sheet. Overall impact: moderately positive for governance alignment; watch dilution.

TL;DR Filing heightens single-person control; immediate-vesting RSUs and milestone grants may challenge minority shareholder influence.

The CEO’s 28.5 % stake moves him near effective control, especially given likely low retail turnout at meetings. Immediate vesting of large RSU blocks short-circuits traditional performance-vesting safeguards. While revenue-linked milestone RSUs provide some pay-for-performance structure, they still issue on achievement, not retention, adding ongoing dilution pressure. Board-approved debt conversions suggest supportive governance, yet expanded non-compete and constructive-discharge changes increase lock-in. Impact judged neutral to slightly negative for minority protections.






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:
The number of securities in Rows 7, 9 and 11 represents beneficial ownership of (i) 400,000 restricted stock units, of which all 400,000 have vested, (ii)160,000 restricted stock units, of which all 160,000 have vested, (iii) 80,000 restricted stock units, of which all 80,000 have vested, (iv) 60,000 restricted stock units, of which all 60,000 have vested, (v) 60,000 restricted stock units, of which all 60,000 have vested, (vi) 907 shares of common stock, (vii) 126,855 restricted stock units, of which all 126,855 have vested and (viii) 1,303 shares of common stock underlying stock options exercisable within 60 days. This percentage is calculated based upon 3,113,616 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of August 5, 2025 and 1,303 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the options that are exercisable within 60 days.


SCHEDULE 13D


Rory J. Cutaia
Signature:/s/ Rory J. Cutaia
Name/Title:Rory J. Cutaia
Date:08/05/2025

FAQ

How many Verb Technology (VERB) shares does CEO Rory Cutaia currently own?

He beneficially owns 889,065 shares, equal to 28.5 % of outstanding common stock.

What triggers additional RSU grants under the 2024 Extraordinary Performance Agreement?

Quarterly revenue milestones measured on 12/31/24, 3/31/25, 6/30/25, 9/30/25 and 12/31/25; each milestone can issue 40,000-80,000 RSUs.

Did the CEO receive all recent RSU grants fully vested?

Yes. RSUs granted on 10 Mar, 10 Apr, 7 Jul and 31 Jul 2025 (total ≈510 k) vested immediately.

Does the CEO share voting power over his VERB shares?

No. The filing states sole voting and dispositive power over all reported shares; no shared power is disclosed.

Are there any plans for mergers or asset sales mentioned in the filing?

No. The reporting person does not currently plan any transactions listed in Item 4 but reserves the right to do so later.
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