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  • Debt Default (new) — Company is in default on $11 million senior convertible note with multiple covenant breaches; lender forbearance expires June 30, 2026.
  • Forbearance Agreement (new) — Forbearance agreement with Alto Opportunity Master Fund indicates financial stress and covenant compliance issues.
NYSE: APUS Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. 8-K

Apimeds settles merger disputes, discloses $11M debt default with forbearance through June 30

Filed May 4, 2026 · Period ending April 24, 2026 · ~2 min read

5 key changes 4 high relevance 2 red flags 4 sections

Key Changes

  • high

    Company is in default on $11 million senior convertible note; lender agreed to forbear through June 30, 2026. Defaults include missed registration deadlines, failure to obtain stockholder approval, and material adverse effect.

    Item 1.01: Forbearance Agreement verify on EDGAR →
  • high

    To maintain forbearance, company must file 2025 10-K by April 30, obtain registration statement effectiveness by June 30, execute 1-for-10 reverse stock split, cure NYSE listing deficiencies, and resume trading—all by June 30. Missing any deadline allows lender to pursue immediate remedies.

    Item 1.01: Forbearance Conditions verify on EDGAR →
  • high

    Settlement restructures Lokahi ownership: Lokahi keeps Apitox program assets (worth ~$2.2M in CRO credits), pays company $4M working capital, and forgives $750K in advances. Company distributes 51% of Lokahi stock to former CEO Erik Emerson, retains 49%.

    Item 1.01: Settlement Agreement verify on EDGAR →
  • high

    Stock is currently under trading halt by NYSE American. Shareholder proposals including 1-for-10 reverse split and convertible securities conversions will proceed after listing approval and halt lift, causing significant dilution.

    Item 8.01: Trading Halt verify on EDGAR →
  • medium

    Board to transition to three new independent directors after 10-K filing. Current directors Kogan, O'Donnell, and Weintraub expected to resign; Inscobee Parties will appoint replacements subject to CEO approval. Director Jakap Koo to resign or be removed immediately.

    Item 5.02: Board Changes verify on EDGAR →

Summary

Apimeds disclosed it is in default on an $11 million senior convertible note held by Alto Opportunity Master Fund, with the lender agreeing to forbear from exercising remedies only through June 30, 2026. Missing any single condition allows the lender to immediately pursue collection on the full note balance.

Simultaneously, the company settled disputes arising from its December 2025 merger with MindWave Innovations. Under the settlement, Lokahi Therapeutics retains the Apitox program assets (including approximately $2.2 million in CRO credits) and will pay Apimeds $4 million in working capital while forgiving $750,000 in prior advances. The company will distribute 51% of Lokahi's stock to former CEO Erik Emerson and retain 49%. The board will transition to three new independent directors after the 10-K filing, replacing the current directors. The stock remains under a trading halt by NYSE American, and shareholder proposals—including conversions that will significantly dilute existing holders—await listing approval. Retail investors should monitor whether the company meets the April 30 10-K deadline and whether it can satisfy all forbearance conditions by June 30. Failure on either front could trigger immediate debt collection or unwind the merger settlement, creating existential risk for the company.

Section-by-Section Diff

Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

~2,100 words

Company settled merger disputes, restructured Lokahi ownership, and obtained forbearance on $11M note defaults through June 30, 2026.

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Added Forbearance conditions - compliance requirements high

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The Forbearance Conditions include, among other things: (i) delivery of the Settlement Agreement to the Investor; (ii) execution and delivery of Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Note; (iii) filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the SEC on or prior to April 30, 2026; (iv) filing of the initial registration statement with the SEC on or prior to May 10, 2026, with effectiveness on or prior to June 30, 2026; (v) curing all deficiencies and regaining compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing requirements, including obtaining NYSE approval, effecting a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, and resuming trading of the Common Stock on the principal market, in each case on or prior to June 30, 2026; and (vi) causing the members of the Company’s board of directors to be appointed in accordance with the Settlement Agreement on or prior to June 30, 2026.

To maintain the forbearance, the Company must meet multiple conditions by specific deadlines: file its 2025 10-K by April 30, 2026; file and obtain effectiveness of a registration statement by June 30, 2026; cure NYSE listing deficiencies including a 1-for-10 reverse stock split and resume trading by June 30, 2026; and appoint new board members per the settlement agreement. If any condition is missed, the lender can immediately pursue remedies on the $11 million note.

Added Side Letter - merger unwind provisions high

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Under the Side Letter, the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement are subject to remedies as the parties may mutually agree in writing, upon the occurrence of either of the following events: (i) the Company's failure to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on or before April 30, 2026; or (ii) the consolidated audit report included in such Form 10-K receiving a qualified opinion from the Company's PCAOB-registered independent auditors.

The settlement includes a side letter that allows parties to potentially unwind the December 2025 merger if either: (1) the Company fails to file its 2025 10-K by April 30, 2026, or (2) the audit report receives a qualified opinion. If either occurs, parties must negotiate remedies in good faith, which could include unwinding the merger or adjusting consideration. The party causing the trigger loses voting rights on the remedy.

Added Newco formation and financing allocation medium

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The Settlement Agreement provides for the formation of a new subsidiary of the Company (“Newco”) within seven business days following the effective date. Newco will be a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and will operate independently from Lokahi. Ten percent (10%) of the net financing proceeds from the Company’s existing investor financing arrangement will be irrevocably allocated to Newco, with ninety percent (90%) allocated to MindWave. Newco is expected to be spun off from the Company within twelve months of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement, subject to a potential twelve-month extension upon approval by the Newco board of directors.

The Company must form a new wholly-owned subsidiary (Newco) within seven business days. Ten percent of net financing proceeds from existing investor arrangements will go to Newco, with 90% going to MindWave subsidiary. Newco is expected to be spun off within 12 months (potentially extended to 24 months). This restructures how future capital is allocated across the Company's operations.

Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation

~400 words

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Added Stockholder Consents voided high

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In connection with the Settlement Agreement, the parties have agreed that the Support Agreements and Voting Agreements previously entered into by the Inscobee Parties in connection with the Merger Agreement are valid and binding, that the Stockholder Consents are void, and that all actions taken pursuant to the Stockholder Consents, including the purported removal of directors and any actions taken by the purported replacement board, are void.

A settlement agreement has voided prior stockholder consents from December 2025 and March 2026 that attempted to remove four directors and appoint replacements. All actions taken under those consents, including the purported removal of directors and any actions by the purported replacement board, are now void. The original board of Elona Kogan, Jakap Koo, Carol O'Donnell, and Dr. Bennett Weintraub remains in place.

Added Director Jakap Koo resignation or removal medium

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Under the Settlement Agreement, the Inscobee Parties have agreed to secure the resignation or removal of Mr. Koo. Following Mr. Koo’s resignation or removal, and during the period between the effective date of the Settlement Agreement and the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Interim Period”), the Company’s board will consist solely of Ms. Kogan, Ms. O’Donnell and Dr. Weintraub.

The settlement requires the Inscobee Parties to secure the resignation or removal of director Jakap Koo. After his departure and until the 10-K filing, the board will consist of only three directors: Kogan, O'Donnell, and Weintraub. This represents a temporary reduction in board size during the interim period.

Added Board transition to independent directors high

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Following the Interim Period, unless the Company is advised that doing so would adversely affect the NYSE listing application, each of Ms. Kogan, Ms. O’Donnell and Dr. Weintraub will resign and the Company’s board is expected to transition to three new independent directors in accordance with NYSE rules. Such directors will be appointed by the Inscobee Parties, subject to the reasonable approval of Dr. Vin Menon if permitted by the NYSE, and may not be affiliated with, connected to, or otherwise tainted by the Inscobee Parties.

After the 10-K filing, the current three directors are expected to resign and be replaced by three new independent directors meeting NYSE rules. The Inscobee Parties will appoint these directors subject to approval by CEO Dr. Vin Menon if permitted by NYSE, and the new directors cannot be affiliated with the Inscobee Parties. This represents a complete board refresh contingent on NYSE listing considerations.

Added Board removal restrictions medium

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No member of the Company’s board may be removed during this period without the written consent of Dr. Vin Menon and the Inscobee Parties.

The settlement imposes a restriction preventing removal of any board member without written consent from both CEO Dr. Vin Menon and the Inscobee Parties. This dual-approval requirement provides stability during the transition period and gives both parties veto power over board changes.

Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events

~400 words

Item 8.01 — Other Events filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Added Settlement Agreement on Shareholder Proposals high

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Under the Settlement Agreement, the parties have agreed that all Proposals set forth in the Information Statement shall proceed and become effective following the lifting of the current trading halt by NYSE American and approval of the Company’s listing application.

The company has entered into a settlement agreement that allows previously disclosed shareholder proposals to move forward. These proposals include stock conversions, a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, and equity plan amendments. The proposals will only become effective after NYSE American lifts the current trading halt and approves the company's listing application.

Added Trading Halt Status high

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following the lifting of the current trading halt by NYSE American

The filing discloses that the company's stock is currently under a trading halt by NYSE American. This is a significant liquidity constraint for investors, as shares cannot be traded until the halt is lifted and the listing application is approved.

Added Reverse Stock Split Timing high

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The Company does not intend to effect the actions described in the Proposals, other than the reverse stock split, unless and until NYSE American has approved the Company’s listing application.

The company clarifies that the 1-for-10 reverse stock split may proceed independently of NYSE American listing approval, while other proposals (stock conversions and equity plan amendments) are contingent on that approval. This suggests the reverse split could happen sooner than other corporate actions.

Added Inscobee Parties Cooperation medium

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The Inscobee Parties have agreed to fully cooperate with the Company to facilitate the effectiveness of the Proposals, including providing any information, consents, or documents reasonably requested, and have agreed not to take any action, directly or indirectly, that would reasonably be expected to delay, impair, or prevent the effectiveness of the Proposals.

The settlement resolves a dispute with the Inscobee Parties, who have now agreed to cooperate with the company in implementing the shareholder proposals and obtaining NYSE American listing approval. This removes a potential obstacle to the company's restructuring plans.

Added Convertible Securities Issuance high

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(i) the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock upon conversion of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, (ii) the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock upon conversion of convertible notes issued pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement entered into by the Company and certain institutional investors on December 1, 2025, and amended on December 8, 2025

The proposals include issuing common stock upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock and convertible notes from a December 2025 financing. These conversions will significantly dilute existing common shareholders once the proposals become effective.

Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

~200 words

Apimeds disclosed a settlement agreement with multiple parties and a forbearance agreement with a debt holder.

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Added Settlement agreement medium

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Confidential Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement, dated April 24, 2026, by and among Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., MindWave Innovations Inc, Erik Emerson, Lokahi Therapeutics, Inc., Inscobee Inc., and Apimeds Inc.

The company entered into a confidential settlement and mutual release agreement with multiple parties including MindWave Innovations, an individual (Erik Emerson), Lokahi Therapeutics, Inscobee, and Apimeds Inc. The confidential nature and multiple-party structure suggest resolution of a significant dispute, though specific terms and financial impact are not disclosed in this filing.

Added Side letter agreement medium

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Side Letter Agreement, dated April 24, 2026, by and among Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., MindWave Innovations Inc, Erik Emerson, Lokahi Therapeutics, Inc., Inscobee Inc., and Apimeds Inc.

A side letter agreement was executed on the same date as the settlement agreement with the same parties. Side letters typically contain additional terms, conditions, or clarifications related to a primary agreement, suggesting this supplements the settlement terms.

Added Forbearance agreement with lender high

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Forbearance Agreement, dated April 30, 2026, by and between Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. and Alto Opportunity Master Fund, SPC – Segregated Master Portfolio B.

The company entered into a forbearance agreement with Alto Opportunity Master Fund on April 30, 2026. Forbearance agreements are typically executed when a borrower has violated debt covenants or faces payment difficulties, and the lender agrees to temporarily refrain from exercising default remedies. This indicates potential financial stress or covenant compliance issues.

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