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- Related Party Transaction (new) — Buyer is affiliated with former Chairman/CEO Erickson, creating conflict requiring independent board approval despite nominal $1 sale price.
USBC divests sensor tech unit for $1 to ex-CEO affiliate, pivots to tokenized deposits
Filed April 2, 2026 · Period ending March 27, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Sold Particle subsidiary for $1 plus debt assumption to entity affiliated with former CEO Ronald Erickson, who simultaneously departed Board and Science Division presidency. Related party transaction approved by independent directors.
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Company retains 10% revenue share on future sensor product sales (capped at 5 years) and 5-35% of any acquisition proceeds if buyer is sold within 5 years, providing contingent upside if technology commercializes.
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USBC issued $450K secured note to buyer at 10% interest (18% if overdue), with IP transfer rights upon default. Note funds buyer operations through September 2026 with 180-day extension option.
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Divestiture enables strategic pivot to core fintech initiative: launching and scaling tokenized deposit offering. Company states financial impact of sale is immaterial.
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Erickson receives separation benefits per August 2025 employment agreement. Departure characterized as amicable with no operational disagreements disclosed.
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Summary
USBC completed a strategic exit from its legacy non-invasive sensor technology business, selling subsidiary Particle, Inc. for $1 to an entity affiliated with former CEO Ronald Erickson, who simultaneously departed the Board and his Science Division role. The buyer assumed all business liabilities including the Seattle office lease, effectively cleaning USBC's balance sheet of this non-core operation.
While the upfront consideration was nominal, USBC retained meaningful contingent rights: 10% of future product revenues and up to 35% of any sale proceeds if the technology is acquired within five years. The transaction represents a decisive pivot toward USBC's stated core focus: launching a tokenized deposit offering in the fintech space.
By shedding the sensor business, management can concentrate capital and attention on this digital banking initiative. However, the related party nature of the sale—to the former CEO's affiliated entity—required independent director approval and raises questions about valuation and deal structure. Retail investors should monitor whether USBC successfully deploys freed resources into its tokenized deposit platform and watch for any revenue share payments, which would signal the divested technology achieved commercialization. The $450K bridge loan to the buyer, secured by IP transfer rights, creates near-term credit exposure worth tracking through September 2026.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On March 27, 2026 (the “Closing Date”), USBC, Inc. ("USBC" or the “Company”) completed the divestiture of its legacy non-invasive sensor technology business pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) entered into by and among the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiary, Particle, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Particle”), Particle Acquisition Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Buyer”), and the Company’s former Chairman, President and CEO, Ronald P. Erickson, an individual and principal officer of the Buyer solely for purposes of Section 6.07 of the Agreement.
USBC sold its wholly-owned subsidiary Particle, Inc., which operated the legacy non-invasive sensor technology business, to Particle Acquisition Corporation. The buyer is affiliated with Ronald P. Erickson, the Company's former Chairman, President and CEO. The transaction closed on March 27, 2026.
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Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company agreed to transfer to the Buyer, free and clear of all liens, all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Particle in exchange for aggregate consideration of (i) USD One Dollar ($1.00), and (ii) the assumption of all obligations specifically related to the business, including the lease for the corporate office facility in Seattle, Washington.
USBC received only $1.00 in cash for the subsidiary, with the buyer assuming all business-related obligations including the Seattle office lease. This nominal consideration suggests the divested business had limited or negative value, effectively transferring liabilities off USBC's balance sheet.
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The divestiture transaction constitutes a related party transaction under applicable SEC rules. Accordingly, the Agreement was reviewed and approved by the independent Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors and the Board prior to its execution.
Because the buyer is affiliated with USBC's former CEO, the transaction required and received approval from the independent Audit Committee and full Board. This governance process addresses potential conflicts of interest in the related party transaction.
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The financial impact of the divestiture transaction is not expected to be material to the Company's financial statements.
USBC states the divestiture will not materially affect its financial statements, suggesting the divested business represented a small portion of company operations or had minimal net asset value.
Event · Item 2.03 — Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
Item 2.03 — Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On March 27, 2026, the Company and the Buyer entered into a short-term secured promissory note (the "Note") agreement in an aggregate principal sum of up to $450,000 solely to fund a portion of Buyer’s operating expenses until permanent equity financing is secured by the Buyer.
USBC created a direct financial obligation by issuing a secured promissory note for up to $450,000 to a buyer. The note is intended to provide temporary operating capital to the buyer during a business transition until the buyer secures permanent equity financing. This represents a new lending arrangement that creates credit exposure for USBC.
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The Note includes customary events of default upon which the Company may accelerate the amounts due. If such events of default occur and are not cured within the applicable cure period, the Company may require the Buyer to transfer certain specified intellectual property to the Company.
USBC has secured the note with rights to specified intellectual property. If the buyer defaults and fails to cure within the allowed period, USBC can demand transfer of this IP as collateral protection. This structure suggests USBC is transitioning a business to the buyer while maintaining downside protection through IP recovery rights.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Ronald P. Erickson departed as Board member and Science Division President following divestiture of legacy sensor business.
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Effective as of the Closing Date of the divestiture of the legacy sensor business, Ronald P. Erickson concluded his service as a member of the Company's Board of Directors and as President of the Company's Science Division.
Ronald P. Erickson left both his Board seat and his role as President of the Science Division, effective upon closing of the company's divestiture of its legacy sensor business. The departure was tied to the completion of this asset sale transaction.
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Such departure from Mr. Erickson's positions with the Company was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, Particle or any of their respective affiliates on any matter relating to their respective operations, policies or practices.
The company explicitly disclosed that Erickson's departure was not due to any disagreement with the company or its affiliates regarding operations, policies, or practices. This standard disclosure indicates an amicable separation.
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In connection with his departure, Mr. Erickson is eligible to receive such separation benefits and post-departure continuing compensation as may be provided pursuant to that certain employment agreement dated August 6, 2025, by and between the Company and Mr. Erickson.
Erickson will receive separation benefits and continuing compensation according to his employment agreement from August 2025. The specific amounts are not disclosed in this filing but are governed by the pre-existing employment contract.
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
USBC completed divestiture of legacy non-invasive sensor technology business to focus capital on tokenized deposit offering.
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On April 2, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the completion of the divestiture of its legacy non-invasive sensor technology business. The divestiture represents an important step in USBC’s strategic evolution, simplifying operations and reallocating capital toward its core fintech initiative to launch and scale its tokenized deposit offering, while retaining economic participation in the upside potential of the legacy sensor technology business.
USBC has completed the sale of its legacy non-invasive sensor technology business. The company is exiting this business line to simplify operations and redirect capital toward its core fintech initiative focused on tokenized deposits. USBC retains some economic participation in the divested sensor business's future upside.
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simplifying operations and reallocating capital toward its core fintech initiative to launch and scale its tokenized deposit offering
The divestiture enables USBC to concentrate resources on launching and scaling a tokenized deposit product offering, which the company now identifies as its core fintech initiative. This represents a significant strategic pivot from hardware/sensor technology to financial technology services.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
USBC completed divestiture of its legacy non-invasive sensor technology business to Particle, Inc. on March 27, 2026.
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Stock Purchase Agreement, dated March 27, 2026, by and among USBC, Inc., Particle, Inc., Particle Acquisition Corporation, and Ron Erickson
USBC entered into a stock purchase agreement to divest its legacy non-invasive sensor technology business to Particle, Inc. and related entities. The transaction closed on March 27, 2026, representing a strategic exit from this business line.
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Press Release, dated April 2, 2026, announcing the completion of the divestiture of the Company’s legacy non-invasive sensor technology business
The company publicly announced completion of the divestiture through a press release. This confirms the transaction has closed and is no longer pending.
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Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Rule 601(b) (10) of Regulation S-K. The omitted information is not material and would likely cause competitive harm to the registrant if publicly disclosed.
Certain terms of the stock purchase agreement have been redacted from public disclosure under SEC rules. The company asserts the omitted information is not material but could cause competitive harm if disclosed.
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