Stock legends

Stock legends are restrictive statements imprinted on stock certificates indicating limitations on the sale or transfer of the securities, often used to ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws. These legends serve to inform investors of specific conditions or restrictions, such as holding periods or compliance with registration requirements, before the stock can be legally sold or transferred.

14 Stock legends examples

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    8. The Holder acknowledges that stock transfer restrictions and/or stock legends may be placed on the certificates representing the Rick’s Shares to enforce the provisions of this Agreement.
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    RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. (RICK)
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    3.             Stock Legends. The Restricted Shares shall be represented by Common Stock certificate(s) registered in the Participant’s name, or by shares designated for the Participant in book-entry form on the records of Limoneira’s transfer agent, subject to the restrictions set forth in this Agreement. Any stock certificate, or direct registration system book-entry account, issued or established for the Restricted Shares shall bear, in addition to applicable securities law legends, the following or similar legend:   “The transferability of this certificate and the shares of Common Stock represented hereby are subject to the terms, conditions, and restrictions (including forfeiture) contained in the Limoneira Company 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as it may be amended and/or restated, and the Award Agreement entered into between the registered owner and Limoneira Company. A copy of such Plan and Agreement is on file in the offices of Limoneira Company, 1141 Cummings Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060, Attention: Compensation Committee.”
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    Limoneira CO (LMNR)
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    The Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that there shall be endorsed on the certificates evidencing any of the Common Stock legends substantially to the following effect:   “THESE SECURITIES ARE NOT REGISTERED WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, IN RELIANCE UPON AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER REGULATION S PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT. TRANSFER IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION S, PURSUANT TO REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION; AND HEDGING TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED UNLESS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURITIES ACT.”
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    Lever Global Corp (AIUG, LVER)
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    5.Stock Legends. In addition to such other legends that the Company determines are necessary and appropriate pursuant to the Performance Plan, each certificate of Common Stock issued pursuant to this Agreement shall bear on its face the following legend:   The shares represented by this certificate are subject to restrictions on transfer, a copy of the terms of which will be furnished by the Company to the holder of this certificate upon written request and without charge.
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    NNN REIT, INC. (NNN)
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    15.    Removal of Legends. Subject to applicable legal requirements, FEI agrees, upon Bloch’s written request, made at the time he seeks to sell or otherwise transfer shares of restricted FEI stock, to expeditiously remove the stock legends on such shares.
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    FREQUENCY ELECTRONICS INC (FEIM)
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    (d) Stock Legends. The undersigned hereby agrees with the Company as follows: The certificates evidencing the Securities issued to the undersigned who is an Accredited Investor, and each certificate issued in transfer thereof, will bear the following or similar legend:   THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE HOLDER (IF REQUESTED BY THE COMPANY), IN A FORM REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD OR ELIGIBLE TO BE SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES; PROVIDED THAT IN CONNECTION WITH ANY FORECLOSURE OR TRANSFER OF THE SECURITIES, THE TRANSFEROR SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS HEREIN, IN THE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT AND THE REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT, AND UPON FORECLOSURE OR TRANSFER OF THE SECURITIES, SUCH FORECLOSING PERSON OR TRANSFEREE SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, IN THE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT AND THE REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT.
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    BioCorRx Inc. (BICX)
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    Section 5.1        Stock Legends. Purchaser agrees to the imprinting, so long as is required by this Section 5.1, of the following legend on its Preferred Stock and Conversion Shares: THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF ANY STATE IN RELIANCE UPON AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND, ACCORDINGLY, MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. The Conversion Shares shall not contain the legend set forth above if the issuance thereof occurs at any time while a registration statement (“Registration Statement”) filed pursuant hereto is effective under the Securities Act or in the event that the Conversion Shares may be sold pursuant to Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act. The Company agrees that it will provide Purchaser, upon request, with a certificate or certificates representing Conversion Shares free from such legend at such time as such legend is no longer required hereunder. Purchaser agrees that, in connection with any transfer of Conversion Shares by it pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, it will comply with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act provided copies of a current prospectus relating to such effective registration statement are or have been supplied to Purchaser.  
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    NANOPHASE TECHNOLOGIES Corp (NANX)
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    Section 4.5          Stock Legends. The TARGET Shareholders hereby agree with BNOW as follows:   A. Securities Act Legend Accredited Investors. The certificates evidencing the BNOW SHARES issued to the TARGET Shareholders will bear the following, or a similar, legend:   The securities represented by this certificate have not been registered under the securities act of 1933, as amended (the “securities act”), or any state securities laws and neither such securities nor any interest therein may be offered, sold, pledged, assigned or otherwise transferred except (1) pursuant to an effective registration statement under the securities act and applicable state securities laws or (2) pursuant to an available exemption from the registration requirements of the securities act and applicable state securities laws, in which case the holder must, prior to such transfer, furnish to the company an opinion of counsel, which counsel and opinion are reasonably satisfactory to the company, that such securities may be offered, sold, pledged, assigned or otherwise transferred in the manner contemplated pursuant to an available exemption from the registration requirements of the securities act and applicable state securities laws, or (3) in accordance with the provisions of regulation s promulgated under the securities act, and based on an opinion of counsel, which counsel and opinion are reasonably satisfactory to the company, that the provisions of regulations have been satisfied.
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    Boon Industries, Inc. (CSTF)
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    Section 15.Stock Legends.  15.1Restrictive Legend.  A copy of this Agreement shall be filed with the Secretary of the Company and kept with the records of the Company.  Each of the Stockholders agrees that the following legend shall be placed on the certificates representing any Shares, now or hereafter owned by them:  “THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE WERE ORIGINALLY ISSUED ON JUNE 30, 2021 AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). ANY TRANSFER OF SUCH SECURITIES IS SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH, OR THE AVAILABILITY OF EXEMPTIONS FROM COMPLIANCE WITH, THE REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER AND CERTAIN OTHER CONDITIONS, AS SPECIFIED IN THE STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JUNE 30, 2021, AS MAY BE AMENDED (COPIES OF WHICH ARE ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF IGUANA CAPITAL, INC. (TOGETHER WITH ITS SUCCESSORS, THE “COMPANY”) AND WHICH WILL BE MAILED TO A STOCKHOLDER WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER RECEIPT BY THE COMPANY OF A WRITTEN REQUEST THEREFOR FROM SUCH STOCKHOLDER).  THE HOLDER OF THIS CERTIFICATE, BY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS CERTIFICATE, AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT.”
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    INDEPENDENCE HOLDING CO
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    Section 4.5  Stock Legends. Each Member hereby agrees with NLM as follows:   i            Securities Act Legend. The certificates evidencing the share of NLM Common Stock issued to such Member will bear the following or a similar legend:   THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND NEITHER SUCH SECURITIES NOR ANY INTEREST THEREIN MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, ASSIGNED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT (1) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR (2) PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, IN WHICH CASE THE HOLDER MUST, PRIOR TO SUCH TRANSFER, FURNISH TO THE COMPANY AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, WHICH COUNSEL AND OPINION ARE REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY, THAT SUCH SECURITIES MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, ASSIGNED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE MANNER CONTEMPLATED PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.
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    MOVING iMAGE TECHNOLOGIES INC. (MITQ)
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    Section 3.8 Stock Legends. The Parent hereby agrees and acknowledges as follows:   (a) The certificates or book-entry notices evidencing the Restricted Sigma Shares and each certificate or book entry issued in transfer thereof, will bear the following or similar legend:   THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND NEITHER SUCH SECURITIES NOR ANY INTEREST THEREIN MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, ASSIGNED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT (1) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR (2) PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, IN WHICH CASE THE HOLDER MUST, PRIOR TO SUCH TRANSFER, FURNISH TO THE COMPANY AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, WHICH COUNSEL AND OPINION ARE REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY, THAT SUCH SECURITIES MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, ASSIGNED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE MANNER CONTEMPLATED PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.
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    SIGMA ADDITIVE SOLUTIONS, INC. (NTRP)
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    Section 2.08Stock Legends; Lock-up. Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in this Agreement, each Seller acknowledges and agrees that all shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to this Agreement (including the Closing Shares and Earn-Out Shares (if any)) may be issued in uncertificated book-entry form made available through Buyer’s transfer agent (unless otherwise determined by Buyer in its sole discretion). In addition to any legend imposed by applicable federal or state securities laws, the book-entries or certificates representing the Common Stock to be issued to the Sellers pursuant to this Agreement shall bear a restrictive legend (and stop transfer orders shall be placed against the transfer thereof with Buyer’s transfer agent), stating substantially as follows:   “THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO RESALE IN CONNECTION WITH A DISTRIBUTION AND MAY NOT BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR SUCH SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT, OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY AND ITS COUNSEL, THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.”   “THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY ARE SUBJECT TO A LOCK-UP PERIOD WHICH SHALL EXPIRE NO EARLIER THAN 11:59 PM PACIFIC TIME ON THE DATE WHICH IS 540 DAYS FROM APRIL 27, 2023. SUCH LOCK-UP PERIOD IS BINDING ON TRANSFEREES OF THESE SHARES.”
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    Interactive Strength, Inc. (TRNR)
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    Section 3.8 Stock Legends. The Stockholder hereby agrees acknowledges as follows:   (a) The certificates evidencing the LXRT Shares and each certificate issued in transfer thereof, will bear the following or similar legend:   THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND NEITHER SUCH SECURITIES NOR ANY INTEREST THEREIN MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, ASSIGNED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT (1) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR (2) PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, IN WHICH CASE THE HOLDER MUST, PRIOR TO SUCH TRANSFER, FURNISH TO THE COMPANY AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, WHICH COUNSEL AND OPINION ARE REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY, THAT SUCH SECURITIES MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, ASSIGNED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE MANNER CONTEMPLATED PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.   (b) The certificates representing the LXRT Shares, and each certificate issued in transfer thereof, will also bear any other legend required under any applicable Law, including, without limitation, any state corporate and state securities law, or Contract.
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    U.S. Lighting Group, Inc. (USLG)
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    4.2.3 Stock Legends. The Shareholder hereby agrees with the Acquiror Company as follows:   (a) Securities Act Legend. The certificate(s) evidencing the GSHN Shares issued to the Shareholder, and each certificate issued in transfer thereof, will bear the following legend:   If the Shareholder is a Non-US Person under Regulation S:   THESE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE (THE “SECURITIES”) HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”). THE SECURITIES WERE ISSUED IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPT FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT PURSUANT TO REGULATION S PROMULGATED UNDER IT. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF IN THE UNITED STATES UNLESS REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND UNDER APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR THE ISSUER SHALL HAVE RECEIVED AN OPINION OF COUNSEL THAT REGISTRATION OF SUCH SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT IS NOT REQUIRED. FURTHER, HEDGING TRANSACTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED UNLESS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURITIES ACT.
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    Gushen, Inc

What is a Stock Legend?

A stock legend is a cautionary note or statement imprinted on a stock certificate. Its purpose is to provide specific information or restrictions about the stock. The legend often indicates that the stock is subject to restrictions, such as resale limitations or compliance requirements under securities regulations. These annotations are used to protect both issuing companies and investors by ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and agreed-upon terms.

When Should I Use a Stock Legend?

Stock legends should be used whenever there are specific conditions or restrictions associated with the ownership or transfer of stock. Examples include:

  • Restricted Securities: When shares are not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and are subject to resale restrictions.
  • Rule 144 Securities: When stockholders must comply with the SEC’s Rule 144 requirements before selling the shares in the public market.
  • Company-Specific Restrictions: Situations outlined in shareholder agreements or internal company policies that impose certain limitations on the stock.
  • Lock-Up Agreements: During initial public offerings (IPOs) where officers, directors, and other insiders are restricted from selling their shares for a specified period.

How Do I Write a Stock Legend?

Writing a stock legend involves clearly stating the restrictions and conditions governing the stock. The language should be precise and legally accurate to avoid ambiguity. Here is an example of a typical stock legend:

“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE ‘SECURITIES ACT’), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR IN A TRANSACTION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.”

Which Contracts Typically Contain Stock Legends?

Stock legends typically appear in documents and agreements related to securities transactions and stock issuance. These may include:

  • Stock Certificates: Physical documentation of stock ownership often carries relevant legends directly on the certificate.
  • Private Placement Agreements: Contracts pertaining to the sale of unregistered securities usually include stock legends to denote restrictions.
  • Shareholder Agreements: Agreements that outline the rights and obligations of shareholders may contain legends specifying transfer restrictions.
  • Underwriting Agreements: Documents associated with the underwriting process of a public offering may incorporate legends addressing lock-up provisions.
  • Convertible Security Agreements: When dealing with convertible bonds or preferred stock, these agreements may contain legends detailing conversion and resale terms.

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