Filed
Pursuant to 424(b)(2)
Registration No. 333-238275
PROSPECTUS
SUPPLEMENT
(To
Prospectus dated May 14, 2020)
$8,000,000
Common
Stock
We
have entered into a sales agreement with Roth Capital Partners, LLC, or “Roth,” relating to shares of our common stock
offered by this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. In accordance with the terms of the sales agreement, we
may offer and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $8,000,000 from time to time through
or to Roth acting as our sales agent or principal.
Our
common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “CREX.” On June 18,
2020, the last reported sale price of our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market was $2.76 per share.
Sales
of our common stock, if any, under this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus will be made in sales deemed to
be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415(a)(4) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, or the Securities Act. Roth is not required to sell any specific amount of securities, but will act as our sales agent
using commercially reasonable efforts consistent with its normal trading and sales practices, on mutually agreed terms between
Roth and us. There is no arrangement for funds to be received in any escrow, trust or similar arrangement.
The
compensation to Roth for sales of common stock sold pursuant to the sales agreement will be an amount equal to 3.0% of the gross
proceeds of any shares of common stock sold under the sales agreement. In connection with the sale of the common stock on our
behalf, Roth will be deemed to be an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act and the compensation of
Roth will be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts. We have also agreed to provide indemnification and contribution
to Roth with respect to certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended.
As
of June 18, 2020, the aggregate market value of our outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates,
which we may refer to as the “public float,” was $21,665,351, which was calculated based on 4,730,426 shares of outstanding
common stock held by non-affiliates and on a price per share of $4.58, the closing price of our common stock on May 13, 2020.
In no event will we sell our common stock in a public primary offering with a value exceeding more than one-third of our public
float in any 12 calendar month period so long as our public float remains below $75.0 million. Other than the shares of common
stock offered pursuant to this prospectus supplement, we have not offered any securities pursuant to General Instruction I.B.6
of Form S-3 during the 12 calendar months prior to and including the date of this prospectus supplement.
Investing
in our common stock involves risks. See the section entitled “Risk Factors “beginning on page S-4 of this prospectus
supplement and in the documents we incorporate by reference into this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or
passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. Any representation to the
contrary is a criminal offense.
Roth
Capital Partners
The
date of this prospectus supplement is June 19, 2020
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
ABOUT
THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
This
document contains two parts. The first part is this prospectus supplement, which describes the specific terms of this offering
and also supplements and updates information contained in the accompanying prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference
into this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. The second part is the accompanying prospectus, which provides
more general information, some of which may not apply to this offering. If the information contained in this prospectus supplement
differs or varies from the information contained in the accompanying prospectus, you should rely on the information set forth
in this prospectus supplement.
You
should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
prospectus. We have not, and Roth has not, authorized anyone else to provide you with information that is in addition to or different
from the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, along
with the information contained in any free writing prospectuses we have authorized for use in connection with this offering.
We
are offering to sell shares of our common stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The information contained
in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus supplement or
the date of the accompanying prospectus, as applicable, and the information in the documents incorporated by reference in this
prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus is accurate only as of the date of those respective documents, regardless
of the time of delivery of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus or of any sale of our common stock. Our
business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates. It is important for you
to read and consider all information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
prospectus in making your investment decision. You should read both this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus,
as well as the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and the additional
information described under “Where You Can Find More Information” in this prospectus supplement and in the accompanying
prospectus, before investing in our common stock.
Unless
the context requires otherwise or unless otherwise indicated, all references in this prospectus supplement to “Creative
Realities,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer collectively to Creative
Realities, Inc.
This
prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus, and the information incorporated by reference herein and therein include trademarks,
service marks and trade names owned by us or other companies. All trademarks, service marks and trade names included or incorporated
by reference into this prospectus are the property of their respective owners.
PROSPECTUS
SUPPLEMENT SUMMARY
This
summary highlights certain information about the Company and this offering. Because it is a summary, it does not contain all of
the information that you should consider before investing. Before investing in our common stock, you should read this entire prospectus
supplement and the accompanying prospectus carefully, including the “Risk Factors,” and the financial statements and
accompanying notes and other information incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus.
Company
Overview
Creative
Realities, Inc. is a Minnesota corporation (the “Company”) that provides innovative digital marketing technology and
solutions to retail companies, individual retail brands, enterprises and organizations throughout the United States and in certain
international markets. The Company has expertise in a broad range of existing and emerging digital marketing technologies, as
well as the related media management and distribution software platforms and networks, device management, product management,
customized software service layers, systems, experiences, workflows, and integrated solutions. Our technology and solutions include:
digital merchandising systems and omni-channel customer engagement systems, interactive digital shopping assistants, advisors
and kiosks, and other interactive marketing technologies such as mobile, social media, point-of-sale transactions, beaconing and
web-based media that enable our customers to transform how they engage with consumers. We have expertise in a broad range of existing
and emerging digital marketing technologies, as well as the following related aspects of our business: content, network management,
and connected device software and firmware platforms; customized software service layers; hardware platforms; digital media workflows;
and proprietary processes and automation tools. We believe we are one of the world’s leading interactive marketing technology
companies that focuses on the retail shopper experience by helping retailers and brands use the latest technologies to create
better shopping experiences.
On
November 20, 2018, we closed on our acquisition of Allure Global Solutions, Inc. (the “Allure Acquisition”). While
the Allure Acquisition expanded our operations, geographical footprint and customer base and also enhanced our current product
offerings, the core business of Allure is consistent with the operations of Creative Realties, Inc.
Our
main operations are conducted directly through Creative Realities, Inc., and under our wholly owned subsidiaries Allure Global
Solutions, Inc., a Georgia corporation, Creative Realities Canada, Inc., a Canadian corporation, and ConeXus World Global, LLC,
a Kentucky limited liability company. Our other wholly owned subsidiary Creative Realities, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, has been effectively dormant since October 2015, the date of the merger with ConeXus World Global, LLC.
We
generate revenue in this business by:
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consulting
with our customers to determine the technologies and solutions required to achieve their specific goals, strategies and objectives;
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designing
our customers’ digital marketing experiences, content and interfaces;
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engineering
the systems architecture delivering the digital marketing experiences we design – both software and hardware –
and integrating those systems into a customized, reliable and effective digital marketing experience;
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managing
the efficient, timely and cost-effective deployment of our digital marketing technology solutions for our customers;
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delivering
and updating the content of our digital marketing technology solutions using a suite of advanced media, content and network
management software products; and
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maintaining
our customers’ digital marketing technology solutions by: providing content production and related services; creating
additional software-based features and functionality; hosting the solutions; monitoring solution service levels; and responding
to and/or managing remote or onsite field service maintenance, troubleshooting and support calls.
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activities generate revenue through: bundled-solution sales; consulting services, experience design, content development and production,
software development, engineering, implementation, and field services; software license fees; and maintenance and support services
related to our software, managed systems and solutions.
We
currently market and sell our technology and solutions primarily through our sales and business development personnel, but we
also utilize agents, strategic partners, and lead generators who provide us with access to additional sales, business development
and licensing opportunities.
Our
digital marketing technology solutions have application in a wide variety of industries. The industries in which we sell
our solutions are established and include automotive, apparel & accessories, banking, baby/children, beauty, CPG, department
stores, digital out-of-home (“DOOH”), electronics, fashion, fitness, foodservice/quick service restaurant (“QSR”),
financial services, gaming, luxury, mass merchants, mobile operators, and pharmacy retail; however, the planning, development,
implementation and maintenance of technology-enabled experiences involving combinations of digital marketing technologies is relatively
new and evolving. Moreover, a number of participants in these industries have only recently started considering or expanding
the adoption of these types of technologies, solutions and experiences as part of their overall marketing strategies. As
a result, we remain without an established history of profitability.
Corporate
Information
Our
principal offices are located at 13100 Magisterial Drive, Ste 100, Louisville, Kentucky 40223, and our telephone number at that
office is (502) 791-8800.
The
legal entity that is the registrant was originally incorporated and organized as a Minnesota corporation under the name Wireless
Ronin Technologies, Inc. in March 2003. Our business initially focused on the provision of expertise in digital media marketing
solutions to customers, including digital signage, interactive kiosks, mobile, social media and web-based media solutions. We
acquired the assets and business of Broadcast International, Inc., a Utah corporation and public registrant, through a merger
transaction that was effective as of August 1, 2014. Then on August 20, 2014, we consummated a merger transaction with Creative
Realities, LLC, a privately owned Delaware limited liability company, in which we issued a majority of our issued and outstanding
shares of common stock. In that merger transaction, we acquired the interactive marketing technology business of Creative Realities
that we currently operate. Shortly after that merger, we changed our corporate name from Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. to
“Creative Realities, Inc.” On October 15, 2015, we acquired the assets and business of ConeXus World Global, LLC,
a privately-owned Kentucky limited liability company for which we issued preferred and common stock. In that merger transaction,
we acquired the systems integration and marketing technology business of ConeXus World that we currently operate. On May 23, 2016,
we dissolved Broadcast International, Inc. On November 20, 2018, we acquired Allure Global Solutions, Inc. (“Allure”),
an enterprise software development company (as further described below).
THE
OFFERING
Common
stock offered
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Shares
of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $8,000,000.
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Manner
of offering
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“At
the market offering” that may be made from time to time through Roth Capital Partners, LLC, as sales agent or principal.
See “Plan of Distribution” on page S-9 of this prospectus supplement.
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Use
of proceeds
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We
may use a portion of the proceeds to pay all or a portion of amounts owed to Slipstream Communications, LLC under a Secured Convertible
Special Loan Promissory Note dated December 30, 2019 (“Special Loan”), which had outstanding principal and accrued
interest of approximately $2,054,000 as of May 31, 2020. In addition, we anticipate that the remaining net proceeds from
our sale of any securities will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include capital expenditures and funding our
working capital needs. We expect from time to time to evaluate the acquisition of businesses, products and technologies for which
a portion of the net proceeds may be used, although we currently are not planning or negotiating any such transactions. Pending
such uses, we may invest the net proceeds in investment grade interest-bearing securities. See “Use of Proceeds” on
page S-7 of this prospectus supplement.
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Risk
factors
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See
“Risk Factors” beginning on page S-4 of this prospectus supplement, and under similar headings in other documents
incorporated by referenced into this prospectus supplement and the accompany prospectus, for a discussion of factors you should
consider carefully before deciding to invest in our common stock.
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Nasdaq
Capital Markets symbol
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“CREX”
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RISK
FACTORS
Investing
in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks
described below and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, and our Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter end March 31, 2020 incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
prospectus, any amendment or update thereto reflected in our subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(the “SEC” or “Commission”), and all of the other information in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
prospectus, including our financial statements and related notes incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the
accompanying prospectus. If any of these risks is realized, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects
could be materially and adversely affected. In that event, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you could lose
part or all of your investment.
Risks
related to this offering
Purchasers
in this offering will experience immediate and substantial dilution in the book value of their investment.
The common stock sold in this offering from
time to time will be sold at various prices; however, we expect the price per share of common stock will be substantially higher
than the net tangible book value of our common stock. Therefore, purchasers of our common stock in this offering will experience
immediate dilution in the net tangible book value of the common stock purchased in this offering. Assuming that an aggregate of
2,898,551 shares of common stock are sold at a public offering price of $2.76 per share, the last reported sale price of our common
stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on June 18, 2020, for aggregate gross proceeds of $8,000,000 and after deducting estimated commissions
and estimated offering expenses payable by us, our adjusted net tangible book value as of March 31, 2020 would have been approximately
$1,228,426 million, or approximately $0.10 per share of our common stock. As a result, if you purchase shares of common stock in
this offering at that assumed public offering price, you would suffer immediate and substantial dilution of $2.66 per share with
respect to the net tangible book value of the common stock. See “Dilution” in this prospectus supplement for a detailed
illustration of the dilution you will incur if you purchase shares in this offering.
We
will have broad discretion in how we use the net proceeds of this offering. We may not use these proceeds effectively, which could
affect our results of operations and cause our stock price to decline.
We
currently intend to use the net proceeds from this offering in the manner described in the section entitled “Use of Proceeds”
in this prospectus supplement, and will have considerable discretion in the application of the net proceeds of this offering.
We may use the net proceeds for purposes that do not yield a significant return or any return at all for our shareholders. In
addition, pending use of the net proceeds from this offering, we may invest them in a manner that does not produce income or that
loses value. If we do not invest or apply the net proceeds from this offering in ways that enhance shareholder value, we may fail
to achieve expected financial results, which could cause our stock price to decline.
If
we raise additional capital in the future, your ownership in us could be diluted.
Any
issuance of equity we may undertake in the future to raise additional capital could cause the price of our common stock to decline,
or require us to issue shares at a price that is lower than that paid by holders of our common stock in the past, which would
result in those newly issued shares being dilutive. If we obtain funds through a credit facility or through the issuance of debt
or preferred securities, these securities would likely have rights senior to your rights as a common shareholder, which could
impair the value of our common stock.
We
have never paid dividends on our capital stock and we do not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future.
We
have never paid dividends on any of our capital stock and currently intend to retain any future earnings to fund the growth of
our business. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend
on our financial condition, operating results, capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors that our board
of directors may deem relevant. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of our common stock will be the sole source of gain
for the foreseeable future.
Sales
of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market could cause our stock price to fall.
Sales
of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market or the perception that these sales might occur could
depress the market price of our common stock and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity
securities. We are unable to predict the effect that sales may have on the prevailing market price of our common stock. In addition,
the sale of substantial amounts of our common stock could adversely impact its price. As of March 31, 2020, we had outstanding
9,794,971 shares of our common stock, outstanding options to purchase 313,809 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase
4,721,709 shares of our common stock. The sale or the availability for sale of a large number of shares of our common stock in
the public market could cause the price of our common stock to decline.
NOTE
REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus, the documents we have filed with the SEC that are incorporated by reference
and any free writing prospectus that we have authorized for use in connection with this offering contain “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical
facts contained in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus, the documents we have filed with the SEC that are
incorporated by reference and any free writing prospectus that we have authorized for use in connection with this offering, are
forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance and involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially
different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about:
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to convert proposals into customer orders under mutually agreed upon terms and conditions;
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economic conditions and outlook, including those as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;
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impact of changing customer requirements upon revenue recognition;
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availability and terms of additional capital;
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impact of the company’s financial condition upon customer and prospective customer relationships;
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litigation and regulatory actions directed toward our industry in general;
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ultimate control of our management and our Board of Directors by our controlling shareholder, Slipstream Communications, LLC;
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reliance on certain key personnel in the management of our businesses;
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existence of material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting;
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inability to successfully integrate the operations of acquired companies; and
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fact that our common stock is presently thinly traded in an illiquid market.
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In
some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”,
“could”, “would”, “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”,
“estimates”, “projects”, “predicts”, “potential” “propose,” and similar
expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These
statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties.
Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. You should also read carefully
the factors described in the “Risk Factors” in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus, our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,
2020, to better understand significant risks and uncertainties inherent in our business and underlying any forward-looking statements.
As a result of these factors, actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking
statements and you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.
You
should read this prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus, the documents we have filed with the SEC that are incorporated
by reference and any free writing prospectus that we have authorized for use in connection with this offering completely and with
the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of the forward-looking
statements in the foregoing documents by these cautionary statements.
Unless
required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or future
events or developments. Thus, you should not assume that our silence over time means that actual events are bearing out as expressed
or implied in such forward-looking statements.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
We
may issue and sell shares of common stock having aggregate sales proceeds of up to $8,000,000 from time to time in this offering.
Because there is no minimum offering amount required as a condition to close this offering, the actual total public offering amount,
commissions and net proceeds to us, if any, are not determinable at this time. There can be no assurance that we will sell any
shares under or fully utilize the sales agreement with Roth as a source of financing.
We anticipate that a portion of the proceeds
from our sale of any securities will be used to pay all or a portion of amounts owed to Slipstream Communications, LLC under the
Special Loan, which had outstanding principal and accrued interest of approximately $2,054,000 as of May 31, 2020. The Special Loan
bears simple interest at 10% per annum, payable monthly in kind as additional principal, and matures June 30, 2021. Upon the earlier
to occur of an Event of Default or October 1, 2020, if any of the principal amount of the Special Loan is then outstanding, the
principal (including the in kind additional principal) and accrued but unpaid interest of the Special Loan will be converted into
shares of a new series of senior convertible preferred stock of the Company having an appraised value equal to three times the
then outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest, with such series of senior convertible preferred stock to be created
in advance of such conversion.
We
anticipate that the remaining net proceeds from our sale of any securities will be used to fund general corporate purposes, which
may include capital expenditures and funding our working capital needs. We expect from time to time to evaluate the acquisition
of businesses and technologies for which a portion of the net proceeds may be used, although we currently are not planning or
negotiating any such transactions.
Pending
such uses, we may invest the net proceeds in investment grade interest-bearing securities.
The
amounts actually expended for each purpose may vary significantly depending upon numerous factors, including the amount and timing
of the proceeds from this offering. Investors will be relying on the judgment of our management regarding the application of the
proceeds of any sale of securities.
DILUTION
If
you purchase our common stock in this offering, your ownership interest will be immediately diluted to the extent of the difference
between the public offering price per share and the net tangible book value per share of our common stock immediately after this
offering. Net tangible book value per share is determined by dividing the number of shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31,
2020 into our total tangible assets less total liabilities.
Our net tangible book value as of March 31,
2020 was $(6,398,574), or $(0.65) per share, based on 9,794,971 shares of our common stock outstanding as of that date. After giving
effect to the sale of 2,898,551 shares of common stock by us at an assumed public offering price of $2.76 per share, the last reported
sale price of our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on June 18, 2020, and after deducting commissions and estimated offering
expenses payable by us, our as adjusted net tangible book value as of March 31, 2020 would have been $1,228,426, or $0.10
per share. This represents an immediate increase in net tangible book value of $0.75 per share to existing shareholders and immediate
dilution of $2.66 per share to investors in this offering, as illustrated by the following table:
Assumed public offering price per share
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The table above assumes for illustrative purposes
that an aggregate of 2,898,551 shares of our common stock are sold at a price of $2.76 per share, the last reported sale price
of our common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on June 18, 2020, for aggregate gross proceeds of $8,000,000. The shares sold in
this offering, if any, will be sold from time to time at various prices. A $0.50 increase or decrease in the price at which the
shares are sold from the assumed public offering price of $2.76 per share, would increase or decrease, respectively, our as-adjusted
net tangible book value per share by less than $0.01 per share, and would result in an increase or decrease, respectively, in the
dilution per share to investors in this offering shown in the table above by approximately $0.50 per share, after deducting estimated
commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. The as-adjusted information provided above is illustrative only. The
common stock sold in this offering, if any, will be sold from time to time at various prices.
The number of shares of common stock to be outstanding immediately
after this offering is based on 9,794,971 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2020, and excludes:
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shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options outstanding at March 31, 2020 with a weighted average exercise
price of approximately $8.00 per share;
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4,721,709
shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding or issuable warrants
at March 31, 2020 with a weighted average exercise price of approximately $4.81 per share; and
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shares of common stock that may be issuable upon conversion of a new series of senior convertible preferred stock of the Company into which the Special Loan may be converted in certain circumstances.
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The number of shares of common stock to be outstanding immediately
after this offering also excludes 2,380,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options with an exercise
price of $2.53 per share awarded to Company management as of June 1, 2020, the exercise of which is subject to our shareholders
approving an increase in the number of shares of common stock authorized under our 2014 Stock Incentive Plan.
As
of June 17, 2020, the total number of our outstanding shares of common stock was 9,854,623.
To
the extent that additional shares are issued pursuant to the foregoing, investors purchasing our common stock in this offering
will experience further dilution. In addition, we may offer other securities in other offerings due to market conditions or strategic
considerations. To the extent we issue such securities, investors may experience further dilution.
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
We
have entered into a sales agreement with Roth Capital Partners, LLC, or Roth, under which we may issue and sell shares of our
common stock from time to time through or to Roth acting as sales agent or principal, subject to certain limitations, having an
aggregate gross sales price of up to $8,000,000. Sales of our common stock, if any, under this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
prospectus may be made in sales deemed to be “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under
the Securities Act. We may instruct Roth not to sell our common stock if the sales cannot be effected at or above the price designated
by us from time to time. We or Roth may suspend the offering of our common stock upon notice and subject to other conditions.
As an agent, Roth will not engage in any transactions that stabilize the price of our common stock.
Each
time we wish to issue and sell common stock under the sales agreement, we will notify Roth of the number or dollar value of shares
to be sold, the dates on which such sales are anticipated to be made, any minimum price below which sales may not be made and
other sales parameters as we deem appropriate. Once we have so instructed Roth, unless Roth declines to accept the terms of the
notice, Roth has agreed to use its commercially reasonable efforts consistent with its normal trading and sales practices to sell
such shares up to the amount specified on such terms. The obligation of Roth under the sales agreement to sell shares of our common
stock is subject to a number of conditions that we must meet.
We
will pay Roth a commission equal to 3.0% of the gross proceeds we receive from the sales of our common stock under the sales agreement.
Because there is no minimum offering amount required as a condition to closing this offering, the actual total public offering
amount, Roth’s commission and proceeds to us, if any, are not determinable at this time. In addition, we have agreed to
reimburse Roth for its reasonable documented out-of-pocket expenses, including fees and disbursements of its counsel, in an amount
not to exceed $40,000 in the aggregate. We estimate that the total expenses of the offering payable by us, excluding commissions
payable to Roth under the sales agreement, will be approximately $125,000.
Settlement
for sales of our common stock will occur on the second trading day following the date on which any sales are made, in return for
payment of the net proceeds to us. There is no arrangement for funds to be received in an escrow, trust or similar arrangement.
In
connection with the sale of the common stock on our behalf, Roth will be deemed to be an “underwriter” within the
meaning of the Securities Act, and the compensation of Roth will be deemed to be underwriting commission or discount. We have
agreed to provide indemnification and contribution to Roth against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities
Act.
The
offering pursuant to the sales agreement will terminate upon the earlier of (i) the issuance and sale of all shares of our
common stock subject to the sales agreement, or (ii) the termination of the sales agreement as permitted therein.
Roth
and its affiliates may in the future provide various investment banking and other financial services for us and our affiliates,
for which services they may in the future receive customary fees. To the extent required by Regulation M, Roth will not engage
in any market making activities involving our common stock while the offering is ongoing under this prospectus supplement.
LEGAL
MATTERS
The
validity of the common stock offered by this prospectus supplement will be passed upon for us by Maslon LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Roth Capital Partners, LLC is being represented by Pryor Cashman LLP, New York, New York, in connection with this offering.
EXPERTS
The
consolidated balance sheets of Creative Realities, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years each then ended, have been audited
by EisnerAmper LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is incorporated herein. Such
financial statements have been incorporated herein in reliance on the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts
in accounting and auditing.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed a registration statement on Form S-3 with the Commission
under the Securities Act of 1933 (Registration No. 333-238275). This prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus is part
of the registration statement, but the registration statement includes and incorporates by reference additional information and
exhibits. We are a reporting company and file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with
the Commission. The Commission maintains an Internet site at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements
and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the Commission. Our Commission filings are available on the
Commission’s Internet site.
The
representations, warranties and covenants made by us in any agreement that is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement
of which this prospectus is a part were made solely for the benefit of the parties to such agreement, including, in some cases,
for the purpose of allocating risk among the parties to such agreements, and should not be deemed to be a representation, warranty
or covenant to you. Moreover, such representations, warranties or covenants were made as of an earlier date. Accordingly, such
representations, warranties and covenants should not be relied on as accurately representing the current state of our affairs.
We
maintain an Internet site at http://www.cri.com. Information found on, or accessible through, our website is not a part of, and
is not incorporated into, this prospectus, and you should not consider it part of this prospectus or part of any prospectus supplement.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
We
are allowed to incorporate by reference information contained in documents that we file with the Commission. This means that we
can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents and that the information in this prospectus supplement
and the accompanying prospectus is not complete and you should read the information incorporated by reference for more detail.
Information in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus supersedes information incorporated by reference that
we filed with the Commission prior to the date of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, while information
that we file later with the Commission will automatically update and supersede the information in this prospectus supplement and
the accompanying prospectus.
We
incorporate by reference the documents listed below and any future filings we will make with the Commission under Section 13(a),
13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act (i) after the date of the initial filing of the registration statement of which this prospectus
is a part and prior to effectiveness of such registration statement, and (ii) from the date of this prospectus but prior to the
termination of the offering of the securities covered by this prospectus (other than Current Reports or portions thereof furnished
under Item 2.02 or 7.01 of Form 8-K):
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Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, which was filed with the Commission
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Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2020, which was filed with the Commission
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Form 8-K (or amendment(s) thereto) filed on January
3, 2020; March
19, 2020; March
27, 2020; April
6, 2020; April
27, 2020; May 1,
2020, May 8,
2020, May 26,
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description of the Company’s common stock incorporated into the Company’s
Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed with the Commission on November 14, 2018 by reference to the description
under the caption “Description of Securities – Common Stock” in the
prospectus forming a part of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (Registration No. 333-225876), which was filed with the Commission
on October 31, 2018.
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We
will provide to each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom a prospectus is delivered a copy of any or all of the documents
that are incorporated by reference in this prospectus but not delivered with this prospectus, including exhibits that are specifically
incorporated by reference in such documents. You may request a copy of such documents at no cost, by writing or telephoning us
at the following address or telephone number:
Creative
Realities, Inc.
Attention:
Corporate Secretary
13100 Magisterial Drive, Suite 100
Louisville,
KY 40223
(502)
791-8800
PROSPECTUS
$50,000,000
Creative
Realities, Inc.
Common
Stock
Preferred
Stock
Warrants to Purchase Common Stock or Preferred Stock
Debt
Securities
We
may offer from time to time securities described in this prospectus separately or together in any combination. We may offer and
sell such securities in one or more offerings with a total aggregate principal amount or initial purchase price not to exceed
$50,000,000. These securities may be convertible into or exchangeable for our other securities. This prospectus provides a general
description of these securities. We will provide you with specific information about the offering and terms of these securities
in supplements to this prospectus. We may also authorize one or more free writing prospectuses to be provided to you in connection
with these offerings. The prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus may also add, update or change information
contained in this prospectus. You should carefully read this prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement and any related
free writing prospectus, as well as any documents incorporated by reference, before buying any of the securities being offered.
This
prospectus may not be used to offer or sell securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement.
We
may offer and sell these securities on a continuous or delayed basis, at prices and on terms to be determined at the time of any
particular offering, directly to purchasers, through agents, dealers or underwriters as designated from time to time, or through
a combination of these methods. See “Plan of Distribution.” The prospectus supplement for each offering will describe
in detail the plan of distribution for that offering and will set forth the names of underwriters, dealers or agents, if any,
involved in the offering and any applicable discounts or commissions payable to them. Net proceeds from the sale of the securities
also will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Unless
otherwise stated in a prospectus supplement, none of these securities will be listed on any securities exchange. Our common stock
is listed on The NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “CREX.” The last reported per share price for our common stock
was $4.58, as quoted on The NASDAQ Capital Market on May 13, 2020. As of May 13, 2020, the aggregate market value of our outstanding
common stock held by non-affiliates (our “public float”) was $21,665,351. Pursuant to General Instruction I.B.6 of
Form S-3, in no event will we sell securities in a public primary offering in reliance on such General Instruction with a value
exceeding one-third of our public float during any 12-month period.
Investing
in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should review carefully the risks and uncertainties described under the
heading “Risk Factors” contained in the applicable prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus,
and under similar headings in the other documents that are incorporated by reference into this prospectus.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or
passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The
date of this prospectus is May 14, 2020.
Table
of Contents
ABOUT
THIS PROSPECTUS
This
prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the Commission, using
a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf registration process, from time to time, we may sell any combination
of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings. This prospectus provides you with a general description
of the securities we may offer. Each time we offer and sell securities under this prospectus, we will provide a prospectus supplement
that will contain more specific information about the terms of the applicable offering. The prospectus supplement may include
a discussion of risks or other special considerations applicable to us or the offered securities. We may also authorize one or
more free writing prospectuses to be provided to you that may contain material information relating to these offerings. The prospectus
supplement, and any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you, may also add, update or change
the information contained in this prospectus or in the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus. If there is any
inconsistency between the information in this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement, you must rely on the information
in the prospectus supplement. We urge you to carefully read this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement and any related
free writing prospectus, together with the information incorporated herein by reference as described under the headings “Where
You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Information by Reference” before buying any of the securities
being offered. THIS PROSPECTUS MAY NOT BE USED TO CONSUMMATE A SALE OF SECURITIES UNLESS IT IS ACCOMPANIED BY A PROSPECTUS
SUPPLEMENT.
You
should rely only on the information contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this prospectus or any applicable prospectus
supplement, along with the information contained in any related free writing prospectus that we have authorized for use in connection
with a specific offering. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. No dealer, salesperson or other
person is authorized to give any information or to represent anything not contained in this prospectus, any applicable prospectus
supplement or any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you. You must not rely on any unauthorized
information or representation. The information in this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement or any related free writing
prospectus is accurate only as of the date on the front of the document, and any information we have incorporated by reference
is accurate only as of the date of the document incorporated by reference, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus,
any applicable prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus, or any sale of a security. Our business, financial
condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates.
Unless
the context requires otherwise or unless otherwise indicated, all references to “Creative Realities,” the “Company,”
“we,” “our,” or “us” refer collectively to Creative Realities, Inc.
This
prospectus does not constitute, and any prospectus supplement or other offering materials related to an offering of securities
described in this prospectus will not constitute, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, the offered securities
in any jurisdiction to or from any person to whom or from whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction.
THE
COMPANY
This
summary contains basic information about us. You should read the entire prospectus carefully, especially the risks of investing
in our securities discussed under “Risk Factors.” Some of the statements contained in this prospectus, including statements
under this summary and “Risk Factors” are forward-looking statements and may involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
We note that our actual results and future events may differ significantly based upon a number of factors. You should not put
undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this document, which speak only as of the date on the cover of this prospectus.
Company
Overview
Creative
Realities, Inc. is a Minnesota corporation (the “Company”) that provides innovative digital marketing technology and
solutions to retail companies, individual retail brands, enterprises and organizations throughout the United States and in certain
international markets. The Company has expertise in a broad range of existing and emerging digital marketing technologies, as
well as the related media management and distribution software platforms and networks, device management, product management,
customized software service layers, systems, experiences, workflows, and integrated solutions. Our technology and solutions include:
digital merchandising systems and omni-channel customer engagement systems, interactive digital shopping assistants, advisors
and kiosks, and other interactive marketing technologies such as mobile, social media, point-of-sale transactions, beaconing and
web-based media that enable our customers to transform how they engage with consumers. We have expertise in a broad range of existing
and emerging digital marketing technologies, as well as the following related aspects of our business: content, network management,
and connected device software and firmware platforms; customized software service layers; hardware platforms; digital media workflows;
and proprietary processes and automation tools. We believe we are one of the world’s leading interactive marketing technology
companies that focuses on the retail shopper experience by helping retailers and brands use the latest technologies to create
better shopping experiences.
On
November 20, 2018, we closed on our acquisition of Allure Global Solutions, Inc. (the “Allure Acquisition”). While
the Allure Acquisition expanded our operations, geographical footprint and customer base and also enhanced our current product
offerings, the core business of Allure is consistent with the operations of Creative Realties, Inc.
Our
main operations are conducted directly through Creative Realities, Inc., and under our wholly owned subsidiaries Allure Global
Solutions, Inc., a Georgia corporation, Creative Realities Canada, Inc., a Canadian corporation, and ConeXus World Global, LLC,
a Kentucky limited liability company. Our other wholly owned subsidiary Creative Realities, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, has been effectively dormant since October 2015, the date of the merger with ConeXus World Global, LLC.
We
generate revenue in this business by:
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with our customers to determine the technologies and solutions required to achieve their specific goals, strategies and objectives;
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our customers’ digital marketing experiences, content and interfaces;
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engineering
the systems architecture delivering the digital marketing experiences we design – both software and hardware –
and integrating those systems into a customized, reliable and effective digital marketing experience;
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managing
the efficient, timely and cost-effective deployment of our digital marketing technology solutions for our customers;
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delivering
and updating the content of our digital marketing technology solutions using a suite of advanced media, content and network
management software products; and
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maintaining
our customers’ digital marketing technology solutions by: providing content production and related services; creating
additional software-based features and functionality; hosting the solutions; monitoring solution service levels; and responding
to and/or managing remote or onsite field service maintenance, troubleshooting and support calls.
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These
activities generate revenue through: bundled-solution sales; consulting services, experience design, content development and production,
software development, engineering, implementation, and field services; software license fees; and maintenance and support services
related to our software, managed systems and solutions.
We
currently market and sell our technology and solutions primarily through our sales and business development personnel, but we
also utilize agents, strategic partners, and lead generators who provide us with access to additional sales, business development
and licensing opportunities.
Our
digital marketing technology solutions have application in a wide variety of industries. The industries in which we sell
our solutions are established and include automotive, apparel & accessories, banking, baby/children, beauty, CPG, department
stores, digital out-of-home (“DOOH”), electronics, fashion, fitness, foodservice/quick service restaurant (“QSR”),
financial services, gaming, luxury, mass merchants, mobile operators, and pharmacy retail; however, the planning, development,
implementation and maintenance of technology-enabled experiences involving combinations of digital marketing technologies is relatively
new and evolving. Moreover, a number of participants in these industries have only recently started considering or expanding
the adoption of these types of technologies, solutions and experiences as part of their overall marketing strategies. As
a result, we remain without an established history of profitability.
Market
Opportunity
We
believe that the adoption and evolution of digital marketing technology solutions will increase substantially in years to come
both in the industries in which we currently focus and in others. We also believe that adoption of our solutions depends not only
upon the services and solutions that we provide but also upon the cost of hardware used to process and display content. While
the costs of hardware configurations and software media players have historically decreased and we believe they will continue
to do so at an accelerating rate, flat panel displays and players typically constitute a large portion of the expenditure customers
make relative to the entire cost of implementing a digital marketing system implementation and can be a barrier to customer deployment.
As a result, we believe that the broader adoption of digital marketing technology solutions is likely to increase, although we
cannot predict the rate at which such adoption will occur.
Another
key component of our business strategy, given the evolving dynamics of the industry in which we operate, is to acquire and integrate
other operating companies in the industry in conjunction with pursuing our organic growth objectives. We believe that the selective
acquisition and successful integration of certain companies will: accelerate our growth in targeted vertical and operating markets;
enable us to cost-effectively aggregate multiple customer bases onto a single business and technology platform; provide us with
greater operating scale on a consolidated basis; enable us to leverage a common set of processes and tools, and cost efficiencies
company-wide; and ultimately result in higher operating profitability and cash flow from operations. Our management team evaluates
acquisition opportunities on an ongoing basis. Our management team and Board of Directors have broad experience with the execution,
integration and financing of acquisitions. We believe that, based on the foregoing, we can successfully serve as a consolidator
of multiple business and technology platforms serving similar markets.
Corporate
Organization
Our
principal offices are located at 13100 Magisterial Drive, Ste 100, Louisville, Kentucky 40223, and our telephone number at that
office is (502) 791-8800.
The
legal entity that is the registrant was originally incorporated and organized as a Minnesota corporation under the name Wireless
Ronin Technologies, Inc. in March 2003. Our business initially focused on the provision of expertise in digital media marketing
solutions to customers, including digital signage, interactive kiosks, mobile, social media and web-based media solutions. We
acquired the assets and business of Broadcast International, Inc., a Utah corporation and public registrant, through a merger
transaction that was effective as of August 1, 2014. Then on August 20, 2014, we consummated a merger transaction with Creative
Realities, LLC, a privately owned Delaware limited liability company, in which we issued a majority of our issued and outstanding
shares of common stock. In that merger transaction, we acquired the interactive marketing technology business of Creative Realities
that we currently operate. Shortly after that merger, we changed our corporate name from Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. to
“Creative Realities, Inc.” On October 15, 2015, we acquired the assets and business of ConeXus World Global, LLC,
a privately-owned Kentucky limited liability company for which we issued preferred and common stock. In that merger transaction,
we acquired the systems integration and marketing technology business of ConeXus World that we currently operate. On May 23, 2016,
we dissolved Broadcast International, Inc. On November 20, 2018, we acquired Allure Global Solutions, Inc. (“Allure”),
an enterprise software development company (as further described below).
Our
corporate structure, including our principal operating subsidiaries, is as follows:
Our
fiscal year ends December 31. Neither we nor any of our predecessors have been in bankruptcy, receivership or any similar proceeding.
Business
Strategy
We
believe that our existing business model is highly scalable and can be expanded successfully as we continue to grow organically
and integrate our recent merger transactions, acquire and integrate other companies which operate directly in our target markets,
strengthen our operational practices and procedures, further streamline our administrative office functions, and continue to capitalize
on various marketing programs and activities.
Industry
Background
Over
approximately the past 18-36 months, we believe certain digital marketing technology industry trends are creating the opportunity
for retailers, brands, venue-operators, enterprises, non-profits and other organizations to create innovative shopping, marketing,
and informational experiences for their customers and other stakeholders in various venues worldwide. These trends include: (i)
the expectations of technology-savvy consumers; (ii) addressing on-line competitors by improving physical experiences; (iii) accelerating
decline in the cost of hardware configurations (primarily flat panel displays) and software media players; (iv) the continued
evolution of mobile, social, software and hardware technologies, applications and tools; (v) increasing sophistication of social
networking platforms; (vi) increasingly complex customer requirements related to their specific digital marketing technology and
solution objectives; and (vii) customers challenging service providers with the delivery of a satisfactory consumer experience
with the traditional pressure on reducing installation and ongoing operating costs.
As
a result, a growing number of retailers, brands, venue-operators and other organizations have identified the need and opportunity
to implement increasingly cost-effective and “sales-lifting” digital marketing, and interactive experiences to market
to their customers. These experiences include creating unique and customized experiences for targeted, timely offerings and relevant
promotions; improving engagement resulting in increased sales; and increasing shopping basket size. We believe our clients consider
capitalizing on these industry trends to be increasingly critical to any successful “store of the future” retail and
brand sales environment, especially where sales staff turnover is high, training outcomes are inconsistent and product knowledge
is low.
Companies
are accomplishing their strategies by implementing various digital marketing technology solutions, which: are implemented in multiple
forms and types of configurations and locations; attempt to achieve any of a broad range of individual or combination of objectives;
contain various levels of targeting; have the ability to instantly manage single or multiple locations remotely from a customer’s
desktop or other connected device at each location; and are built to deliver or contain a standard or customized experience unique
to and within the customer’s environment. Examples of such solutions include:
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Merchandising Systems, which aim to inform and interact with customers through various types of content in an integrated experience,
improve in-store customer experiences and increase overall sales, upsells, and/or cross-sales;
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Sales Assistants, which aim to replace or augment existing sales resources and the level of interactive and informational sales
assistance inside the store;
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Way-Finders, which aim to help customers navigate their way around individual retail stores and multi-store locations or venues,
or within individual brand categories;
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Kiosks, which aim to provide data, specialized and customized broadcasts, promotional information and coupons, train, and other
forms of information and interaction with customers in a variety of deployment forms, types, configurations and experiences;
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Menu-Board Systems, which aim to enable various types of restaurant operators the ability to remotely and on a scheduled basis,
update and modify menu information, promotions, and other forms of content dynamically;
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Digital Signage which aims to deliver and manage in-store marketing and advertising campaigns, specialized and customized broadcasts,
and various other forms of messaging targeting customers in a particular experience or environment.
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Our
Markets
We
currently market and sell our marketing technology solutions through our direct sales force, inside sales team, and word-of-mouth
referrals from existing customers. Select strategic partnerships and lead generation programs also drive business to the Company
through targeted business development initiatives. We market to companies that seek digital marketing solutions across multiple
connected devices and who specifically seek or could benefit from enhancements to the customer experience offered in their stores,
venues, brands or organizations.
Our
digital marketing technology solutions have application in a wide variety of industries. The industries in which we sell
our solutions are established and include automotive, apparel & accessories, banking, baby/children, beauty, CPG, department
stores, digital out-of-home (“DOOH”), electronics, fashion, fitness, foodservice/quick service restaurant (“QSR”),
financial services, gaming, luxury, mass merchants, mobile operators, and pharmacy retail; however, the planning, development,
implementation and maintenance of technology-enabled experiences involving combinations of digital marketing technologies is relatively
new and evolving. Moreover, a number of participants in these industries have only recently started considering or expanding
the adoption of these types of technologies, solutions and experiences as part of their overall marketing strategies.
Seasonality
A
portion of our customer activity is influenced by seasonal effects related to traditional end of calendar year peak retail sales
periods and certain other factors that arise from our target customer base. Nevertheless, our revenues can be materially affected
by the launch of new markets, the timing of production rollouts, and other factors, any of which have the ability to reduce or
outweigh certain seasonal effects.
Effect
of General Economic Conditions on our Business
We
believe that demand for our services will increase in part as a result of new construction and remodeling activities of pre-existing
retail, convenience store, stadium and event venues. While we do see reductions in retail footprints across the U.S., we see a
continued focus on integration of digital into the retail marketplace and a focus on digital refreshes within the retail space
to stay relevant in an evolving e-commerce marketplace. Recent general economic improvements generally make it easier for our
customers to justify decisions to invest in digital marketing technology solutions. A change in the macroeconomic trend in the
U.S. could have a negative impact on our customers’ ability and/or willingness to advance their digital initiatives.
Regulation
We
are subject to regulation by various federal and state governmental agencies. Such regulation includes radio frequency emission
regulatory activities of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, the consumer protection laws of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission,
product safety regulatory activities of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and environmental regulation in areas in
which we conduct business. Some of the hardware components that we supply to customers may contain hazardous or regulated substances,
such as lead. A number of U.S. states have adopted or are considering “takeback” bills addressing the disposal of
electronic waste, including CRT style and flat panel monitors and computers. Electronic waste legislation is developing. Some
of the bills passed or under consideration may impose on us, or on our customers or suppliers, requirements for disposal of systems
we sell and the payment of additional fees to pay costs of disposal and recycling. Presently, we do not believe that any such
legislation or proposed legislation will have a materially adverse impact on our business.
Competition
While
we believe there is presently no direct competitor with the comprehensive offering of technologies, solutions and services we
provide to our customers, there are multiple individual competitors who offer pieces of our solutions. These include digital signage
software companies such as Stratacache, Four Winds Interactive, and Reflect Systems; marketing services companies such as Sapient
Nitro or digital signage systems integrators such as Convergent Media Systems. Some of these competitors may have significantly
greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do and may be able to respond more rapidly than we can to new or
emerging technologies or changes in customer requirements. We believe that our sales and business development capabilities, network
operations / field service management capabilities, our comprehensive offering of digital marketing technology and solutions,
brand awareness, and proprietary processes are the primary factors affecting our competitive position.
Territories
We
sell products and services primarily throughout North America.
Employees
We
have approximately 75 employees as of May 13, 2020. We do not have any employees that operate under collective-bargaining agreements.
RISK
FACTORS
Investing
in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully review the risks and uncertainties described under the
heading “Risk Factors” contained in the applicable prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus,
and under similar headings in the other documents that are incorporated by reference into this prospectus and the applicable prospectus
supplement, before deciding whether to purchase any of the securities being offered. Each of the risk factors could adversely
affect our business, operating results and financial condition, as well as adversely affect the value of an investment in our
securities, and the occurrence of any of these risks might cause you to lose all or part of your investment. Moreover, the risks
described are not the only ones that we face. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial
may also significantly impair our business operations.
NOTE
REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein contain, and any prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus
may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities
Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements
of historical facts contained in this prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein contain, and any prospectus
supplement or free writing prospectus, are forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future
financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results,
performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied
by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about:
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some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”,
“could”, “would”, “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”,
“estimates”, “projects”, “predicts”, “potential” “propose,” and similar
expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These
statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties.
Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We discuss many of these risks
in greater detail under the heading “Risk Factors” in the applicable prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus
and in our reports filed from time to time under the Securities Act and/or the Exchange Act. We encourage you to read these filings
as they are made. Also, these forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of the document
containing the applicable statement.
You
should read this prospectus, the documents incorporated by reference herein, and any prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus
that we have authorized for use in connection with this offering completely and with the understanding that our actual future
results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of the forward-looking statements in the foregoing documents
by these cautionary statements.
Unless
required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or future
events or developments. Thus, you should not assume that our silence over time means that actual events are bearing out as expressed
or implied in such forward-looking statements.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
We
will retain broad discretion over the use of the net proceeds from the sale of our securities offered by this prospectus. Unless
we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement or in any related free writing prospectus we have authorized for
use in connection with a specific offering, we anticipate that any net proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate
purposes. We will set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus our intended use for the net proceeds
received from the sale of securities sold pursuant to that prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus.
DILUTION
We
will set forth in a prospectus supplement the following information regarding any material dilution of the equity interests of
investors purchasing securities in an offering under this prospectus:
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net tangible book value per share of our equity securities before and after the offering;
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amount of the increase in such net tangible book value per share attributable to the cash payments made by purchasers in the
offering; and
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amount of the immediate dilution from the public offering price which will be absorbed by such purchasers.
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DESCRIPTION
OF CAPITAL STOCK
Our
authorized capital consists of 250,000,000 shares of capital stock, $0.01 par value per share, comprised of 200,000,000 shares
of common stock and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock. As of May 13, 2020, there were 9,827,023, shares of our common stock
and no shares of our preferred stock issued and outstanding. Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the
symbol “CREX”.
The
following description summarizes the material terms of our capital stock. This summary is, however, subject to the provisions
of our articles of incorporation and bylaws. For greater detail about our capital stock, please refer to our articles of incorporation
and bylaws. The following description summarizes the material terms of our capital stock. This summary is, however, subject to
the provisions of our articles of incorporation and bylaws. For greater detail about our capital stock, please refer to our articles
of incorporation and bylaws.
Common
Stock
Voting. The
holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each outstanding share of common stock owned by that shareholder on every
matter properly submitted to the shareholders for their vote. Shareholders are not entitled to vote cumulatively for the election
of directors.
Dividend
Rights. Subject to the dividend rights of the holders of any outstanding series of preferred stock, holders of
our common stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends and other distributions of cash or any other right or property
as may be declared by our Board of Directors out of our assets or funds legally available for such dividends or distributions.
Liquidation
Rights. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs, holders
of our common stock would be entitled to share ratably in our assets that are legally available for distribution to shareholders
after payment of liabilities. If we have any other preferred stock outstanding at such time, holders of that preferred stock may
be entitled to distribution or liquidation preferences. In either such case, we must pay the applicable distribution to the holders
of our preferred stock before we may pay distributions to the holders of our common stock.
Conversion,
Redemption and Preemptive Rights. Holders of our common stock have no conversion, redemption, preemptive, subscription or
similar rights. The rights, preferences and privileges of the holders of common stock are subject to, and may be adversely affected
by, the rights of the holders of shares of any series of our preferred stock that we may designate and issue in the future.
The
transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is American Computershare Trust Company, N. A.
See
“Certain Provisions of Minnesota Law, the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws” for a description of provisions of
our articles of incorporation and bylaws which may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing changes in the our control.
Preferred
Stock
Pursuant
to our articles of incorporation, our board of directors has the authority, without stockholder approval, subject to limitations
prescribed by law, to provide for the issuance of up to 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series, and by filing
a certificate pursuant to the applicable law of the State of Minnesota, to establish from time to time the number of shares to
be included in each such series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each series and any
qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, and to increase or decrease the number of shares of any such series, but
not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding.
We
will fix the designations, voting powers, preferences and rights of the preferred stock of each series, as well as the qualifications,
limitations or restrictions thereof, in the certificate of designation relating to that series. We will file as an exhibit to
the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, or will incorporate by reference from reports that we file with
the Commission, the form of any certificate of designation that describes the terms of the series of preferred stock we are offering
before the issuance of that series of preferred stock. This description will include:
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number of shares offered;
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liquidation preference per share;
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purchase price per share;
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dividend rate(s), period(s) and/or payment date(s) or method(s) of calculation for dividends;
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dividends are cumulative or non-cumulative and, if cumulative, the date from which dividends will accumulate;
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right, if any, to defer payment of dividends and the maximum length of any such deferral period;
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procedures for any auction and remarketing, if any;
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provisions for a sinking fund, if any;
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provision for redemption or repurchase, if applicable, and any restrictions on our ability to exercise those redemption and
repurchase rights;
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listing of the preferred stock on any securities exchange or market;
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terms and conditions, if applicable, upon which the preferred stock will be convertible into common stock, including the conversion
price (or manner of calculation) and conversion period;
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the preferred stock will be exchangeable into debt securities, and, if applicable, the exchange price, or how it will be calculated,
and the exchange period;
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voting
rights, if any, of the preferred stock;
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rights, if any;
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on transfer, sale or other assignment, if any;
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interests in the preferred stock will be represented by depositary shares;
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discussion of any material and/or special U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to the preferred stock;
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relative ranking and preferences of the preferred stock as to dividend rights and rights upon the liquidation, dissolution
or winding up of our affairs;
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limitations on issuance of any class or series of preferred stock ranking senior to or on a parity with the class or series
of preferred stock as to dividend rights and rights upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs; and
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other specific terms, preferences, rights, limitations or restrictions of the preferred stock.
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Our
board of directors could authorize the issuance of shares of preferred stock with terms and conditions that could have the effect
of discouraging a takeover or other transaction that might involve a premium price for holders of the shares or which holders
might believe to be in their best interests. The issuance of preferred stock could adversely affect the voting power, conversion
or other rights of holders of common stock and reduce the likelihood that common stockholders will receive dividend payments and
payments upon liquidation.
The
laws of the State of Minnesota, the state of our incorporation, generally provide that the holders of outstanding shares of a
class or series of preferred stock will have the right to vote separately as a class on any proposal involving a change in the
rights or preferences of such class or series of preferred stock. This right is in addition to any voting rights that may be provided
for in the applicable certificate of designation.
The
transfer agent and registrar for any series of preferred stock will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement.
DESCRIPTION
OF DEBT SECURITIES
We
may issue debt securities from time to time, in one or more series, as either senior or subordinated debt or as senior or subordinated
convertible debt. The terms of each series of debt securities will be established by or pursuant to a resolution of our board
of directors and set forth or determined in the manner provided in an officers’ certificate or by a supplemental indenture.
The particular terms of each series of debt securities will be described in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement
or any related free writing prospectus. The terms of any debt securities offered under a prospectus supplement may differ from
the terms described below.
Unless
the context requires otherwise, whenever we refer to the indenture, we also are referring to any supplemental indentures that
specify the terms of a particular series of debt securities.
We
will issue the debt securities under an indenture that we will enter into with the trustee named in the indenture. The indenture
will be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. We have filed a form of the indenture as an exhibit to the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part, and supplemental indentures and forms of debt securities containing the terms of
the debt securities being offered will be filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part or
will be incorporated by reference from reports that we file with the Commission.
The
following summaries of material provisions of the debt securities and the indenture are subject to, and qualified in their entirety
by reference to, all of the provisions of the indenture, including any supplemental indentures applicable to a particular series
of debt securities. We urge you to read the applicable prospectus supplements and any related free writing prospectuses related
to the debt securities that we may offer under this prospectus, as well as the complete indenture that contains the terms of the
debt securities
General
The
indenture does not limit the amount of debt securities that we may issue. It provides that we may issue debt securities up to
the principal amount that we may authorize and may be in any currency or currency unit that we may designate. Except for the limitations
on consolidation, merger and sale of all or substantially all of our assets contained in the indenture, the terms of the indenture
do not contain any covenants or other provisions designed to give holders of any debt securities protection against changes in
our operations, financial condition or transactions involving us.
We
will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement the terms of the series of debt securities being offered, including:
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limit on the aggregate principal amount;
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person who shall be entitled to receive interest, if other than the record holder on the record date;
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date the principal will be payable;
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interest rate, if any, the date interest will accrue, the interest payment dates and the regular record dates;
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place where payments may be made;
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mandatory or optional redemption provisions;
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applicable, the method for determining how the principal, premium, if any, or interest will be calculated by reference to
an index or formula;
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other than U.S. currency, the currency or currency units in which principal, premium, if any, or interest will be payable
and whether we or the holder may elect payment to be made in a different currency;
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portion of the principal amount that will be payable upon acceleration of stated maturity, if other than the entire principal
amount;
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defeasance provisions if different from those described below under “Satisfaction and Discharge; Defeasance”;
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conversion or exchange provisions;
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obligation to redeem or purchase the debt securities pursuant to a sinking fund;
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the debt securities will be issuable in the form of a global security;
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applicable subordination provisions for any subordinated debt securities;
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deletions of, or changes or additions to, the events of default or covenants; and
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other specific terms of such debt securities.
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otherwise specified in the prospectus supplement, the debt securities will be registered debt securities. Debt securities may
be sold at a substantial discount below their stated principal amount, bearing no interest or interest at a rate which at the
time of issuance is below market rates.
Exchange
and Transfer
Debt
securities may be transferred or exchanged at the office of the security registrar or at the office of any transfer agent designated
by us.
We
will not impose a service charge for any transfer or exchange, but we may require holders to pay any tax or other governmental
charges associated with any transfer or exchange.
In
the event of any potential redemption of debt securities of any series, we will not be required to:
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register the transfer of, or exchange, any debt security of that series during a period beginning at the opening of business
15 days before the day of mailing of a notice of redemption and ending at the close of business on the day of the mailing;
or
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the transfer of, or exchange, any debt security of that series selected for redemption, in whole or in part, except the unredeemed
portion being redeemed in part.
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We
may initially appoint the trustee as the security registrar. Any transfer agent, in addition to the security registrar, initially
designated by us will be named in the prospectus supplement. We may designate additional transfer agents or change transfer agents
or change the office of the transfer agent. However, we will be required to maintain a transfer agent in each place of payment
for the debt securities of each series.
Global
Securities
The
debt securities of any series may be represented, in whole or in part, by one or more global securities. Each global security
will:
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registered in the name of a depositary that we will identify in a prospectus supplement;
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deposited with the depositary or nominee or custodian; and
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any required legends.
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global security may be exchanged in whole or in part for debt securities registered in the name of any person other than the depositary
or any nominee unless:
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depositary has notified us that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depositary or has ceased to be qualified to act as
depositary;
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event of default is continuing; or
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Company executes and delivers to the trustee an officers’ certificate stating that the global security is exchangeable.
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long as the depositary, or its nominee, is the registered owner of a global security, the depositary or nominee will be considered
the sole owner and holder of the debt securities represented by the global security for all purposes under the indenture. Except
in the above limited circumstances, owners of beneficial interests in a global security:
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not be entitled to have the debt securities registered in their names;
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not be entitled to physical delivery of certificated debt securities; and
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not be considered to be holders of those debt securities under the indenture.
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Payments
on a global security will be made to the depositary or its nominee as the holder of the global security. Some jurisdictions have
laws that require that certain purchasers of securities take physical delivery of such securities in definitive form. These laws
may impair the ability to transfer beneficial interests in a global security.
Institutions
that have accounts with the depositary or its nominee are referred to as “participants.” Ownership of beneficial interests
in a global security will be limited to participants and to persons that may hold beneficial interests through participants. The
depositary will credit, on its book-entry registration and transfer system, the respective principal amounts of debt securities
represented by the global security to the accounts of its participants.
Ownership
of beneficial interests in a global security will be shown on and effected through records maintained by the depositary, with
respect to participants’ interests, or any participant, with respect to interests of persons held by participants on their
behalf.
Payments,
transfers and exchanges relating to beneficial interests in a global security will be subject to policies and procedures of the
depositary.
The
depositary policies and procedures may change from time to time. Neither we nor the trustee will have any responsibility or liability
for the depositary’s or any participant’s records with respect to beneficial interests in a global security.
Payment
and Paying Agent
The
provisions of this paragraph will apply to the debt securities unless otherwise indicated in the prospectus supplement. Payment
of interest on a debt security on any interest payment date will be made to the person in whose name the debt security is registered
at the close of business on the regular record date. Payment on debt securities of a particular series will be payable at the
office of a paying agent or paying agents designated by us. However, at our option, we may pay interest by mailing a check to
the record holder. Except as described in the prospectus supplement, the corporate trust office of the trustee will be designated
as our sole paying agent.
We
may also name any other paying agents in the prospectus supplement. We may designate additional paying agents, change paying agents
or change the office of any paying agent. However, we will be required to maintain a paying agent in each place of payment for
the debt securities of each series.
All
moneys paid by us to a paying agent for payment on any debt security that remain unclaimed at the end of two years after such
payment was due will be repaid to us. Thereafter, the holder may look only to us for such payment.
Consolidation,
Merger and Sale of Assets
Except
as otherwise set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement, we may not consolidate with or merge into any other person, in
a transaction in which we are not the surviving corporation, or sell, convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of our
assets to, any person, unless:
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successor, if any, is a U.S. corporation, limited liability company, partnership, trust or other entity;
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successor assumes our obligations on the debt securities and under the indenture;
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after giving effect to the transaction, no default or event of default shall have occurred and be continuing; and
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other conditions are met.
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of Default
Unless
we inform you otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, the indenture will define an event of default with respect to
any series of debt securities as one or more of the following events:
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to pay principal of or any premium on any debt security of that series when due;
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to pay any interest on any debt security of that series for 30 days when due;
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failure
to deposit any sinking fund payment when due;
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to perform any other covenant in the indenture continued for 90 days after being given the notice required in the indenture;
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bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization; and
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other event of default specified in the applicable prospectus supplement.
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event of default of one series of debt securities is not necessarily an event of default for any other series of debt securities.
If
an event of default, other than an event of default described in clause (5) above, shall occur and be continuing, either the trustee
or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding securities of that series may declare the principal
amount of the debt securities of that series to be due and payable immediately.
If
an event of default described in clause (5) above shall occur, the principal amount of all the debt securities of that series
will automatically become immediately due and payable. Any payment by us on subordinated debt securities following any such acceleration
will be subject to the subordination provisions described below under “Subordinated Debt Securities.”
After
acceleration, the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding securities of that series may, under
certain circumstances, rescind and annul such acceleration if all events of default, other than the non-payment of accelerated
principal, or other specified amount, have been cured or waived.
Other
than the duty to act with the required care during an event of default, the trustee will not be obligated to exercise any of its
rights or powers at the request of the holders unless the holders shall have offered to the trustee reasonable indemnity. Generally,
the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series will have the right to
direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee or exercising any trust
or power conferred on the trustee.
A
holder will not have any right to institute any proceeding under the indenture, or for the appointment of a receiver or a trustee,
or for any other remedy under the indenture, unless:
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holder has previously given to the trustee written notice of a continuing event of default with respect to the debt securities
of that series;
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holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series have made a written
request and have offered reasonable indemnity to the trustee to institute the proceeding; and
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trustee has failed to institute the proceeding and has not received direction inconsistent with the original request from
the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series within 90 days after
the original request.
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may, however, sue to enforce the payment of principal or interest on any debt security on or after the due date without following
the procedures listed in (1) through (3) above.
Modification
and Waiver
Except
as provided in the next two succeeding paragraphs, the applicable trustee and we may make modifications and amendments to the
indenture (including, without limitation, through consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for, outstanding
securities) and may waive any existing default or event of default (including, without limitation, through consents obtained in
connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for, outstanding securities) with the consent of the holders of a majority in
aggregate principal amount of the outstanding securities of each series affected by the modification or amendment.
However,
neither we nor the trustee may make any amendment or waiver without the consent of the holder of each outstanding security of
that series affected by the amendment or waiver if such amendment or waiver would, among other things:
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the amount of securities whose holders must consent to an amendment, supplement or waiver;
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the stated maturity of any debt security;
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the principal on any debt security or reduce the amount of, or postpone the date fixed for, the payment of any sinking fund;
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the principal of an original issue discount security on acceleration of maturity;
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the rate of interest or extend the time for payment of interest on any debt security;
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a principal or interest payment on any debt security in any currency other than that stated in the debt security;
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the right to enforce any payment after the stated maturity or redemption date;
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any default or event of default in payment of the principal of, premium or interest on any debt security (except certain rescissions
of acceleration); or
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a redemption payment or modify any of the redemption provisions of any debt security.
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the preceding, without the consent of any holder of outstanding securities, we and the trustee may amend or supplement the indenture:
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cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency;
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provide for the issuance of and establish the form and terms and conditions of debt securities of any series as permitted
by the indenture;
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provide for uncertificated securities in addition to or in place of certificated securities;
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provide for the assumption of our obligations to holders of any debt security in the case of a merger, consolidation, transfer
or sale of all or substantially all of our assets;
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make any change that does not materially adversely affect the legal rights under the indenture of any such holder;
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comply with requirements of the SEC in order to effect or maintain the qualification of the indenture under the Trust
Indenture Act of 1939; or
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evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment by a successor trustee with respect to the debt securities of one or
more series and to add to or change any of the provisions of the indenture as shall be necessary to provide for or facilitate
the administration of the trusts by more than one trustee.
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consent of holders is not necessary under the indenture to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment. It is sufficient
if such consent approves the substance of the proposed amendment.
Satisfaction
and Discharge; Defeasance
We
may be discharged from our obligations on the debt securities of any series that have matured or will mature or be redeemed within
one year if we deposit with the trustee enough cash to pay all the principal, interest and any premium due to the stated maturity
date or redemption date of the debt securities.
The
indenture contains a provision that permits us to elect:
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be discharged from all of our obligations, subject to limited exceptions, with respect to any series of debt securities then
outstanding; and/or
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be released from our obligations under certain covenants and from the consequences of an event of default resulting from a
breach of certain covenants, including covenants as to payment of taxes and maintenance of corporate existence.
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To
make either of the above elections, we must deposit in trust with the trustee enough money to pay in full the principal and interest
on the debt securities. This amount may be made in cash and/or U.S. government obligations. As a condition to either of the above
elections, we must deliver to the trustee an opinion of counsel that the holders of the debt securities will not recognize income,
gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of the action.
If
any of the above events occurs, the holders of the debt securities of the series will not be entitled to the benefits of the indenture,
except for the rights of holders to receive payments on debt securities or the registration of transfer and exchange of debt securities
and replacement of lost, stolen or mutilated debt securities.
Subordinated
Debt Securities
If
the trustee or any holder of the notes receives any payment or distribution of our assets in contravention of the subordination
provisions on subordinated debt securities before all senior indebtedness is paid in full in cash, property or securities, including
by way of set-off, or other payment satisfactory to holders of senior indebtedness, then such payment or distribution will be
held in trust for the benefit of holders of senior indebtedness or their representatives to the extent necessary to make payment
in full in cash or payment satisfactory to the holders of senior indebtedness of all unpaid senior indebtedness.
In
the event of our bankruptcy, dissolution or reorganization, holders of senior indebtedness may receive more, ratably, and holders
of subordinated debt securities may receive less, ratably, than our other creditors (including our trade creditors). This subordination
will not prevent the occurrence of any event of default under the indenture.
Notices
Notices
to holders will be given by mail to the addresses of the holders in the security register.
Governing
Law
The
indenture and the debt securities will be governed by, and construed under, the law of the State of New York, except to the extent
that the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 is applicable.
DESCRIPTION
OF WARRANTS
General
We
may issue warrants for the purchase of our debt securities, preferred stock or common stock, or any combination thereof. Warrants
may be issued independently or together with our debt securities, preferred stock or common stock and may be attached to or separate
from any offered securities. Each series of warrants will be issued under a separate warrant agreement. We may enter into a warrant
agreement with a bank or trust company, as warrant agent. We will indicate the name and address and other information regarding
the warrant agent in the applicable prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus relating to a particular series of warrants.
The warrant agent will act solely as our agent in connection with the warrants. The warrant agent will not have any obligation
or relationship of agency or trust for or with any holders or beneficial owners of warrants.
This
summary of certain provisions of the warrants is not complete. For the terms of a particular series of warrants, you should refer
to the prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus for that series of warrants and the warrant agreement for that particular
series. The terms of any warrants we offer under a prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus may differ from the terms
we describe below.
Debt
Warrants
The
prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus relating to a particular issue of warrants to purchase debt securities will describe
the terms of the debt warrants, including the following:
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offering price for the debt warrants, if any;
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aggregate number of the debt warrants;
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designation and terms of the debt securities, including any conversion rights, purchasable upon exercise of the debt warrants;
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applicable, the date from and after which the debt warrants and any debt securities issued with them will be separately transferable;
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principal amount of debt securities that may be purchased upon exercise of a debt warrant and the exercise price for the warrants,
which may be payable in cash, securities or other property;
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the debt warrants represented by the debt warrant certificates or debt securities that may be issued upon exercise of the
debt warrants will be issued in registered or bearer form;
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currency or currency units in which the offering price, if any, and the exercise price are payable;
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redemption or call provisions, if any, applicable to the debt warrants;
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provisions with respect to the holder’s right to require us to repurchase the warrants upon a change in control or similar
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additional terms of the debt warrants, including procedures, and limitations relating to the exchange, exercise and settlement
of the debt warrants.
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warrant certificates will be exchangeable for new debt warrant certificates of different denominations. Debt warrants may be exercised
at the corporate trust office of the warrant agent or any other office indicated in the prospectus supplement or free writing
prospectus.
Prior
to the exercise of their debt warrants, holders of debt warrants will not have any of the rights of holders of the debt securities
purchasable upon exercise and will not be entitled to payment of principal or any premium, if any, or interest on the debt securities
purchasable upon exercise or to enforce covenants in the indenture.
Equity
Warrants
The
prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus relating to a particular series of warrants to purchase our common stock or preferred
stock will describe the terms of the warrants, including the following:
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applicable, the designation and terms of the securities with which the warrants are issued and the number of warrants issued
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number of shares of common stock or preferred stock that may be purchased upon exercise of a warrant and the exercise price
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dates on which the right to exercise the warrants shall commence and expire;
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redemption or call provisions, if any, applicable to the warrants;
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provisions with respect to holder’s right to require us to repurchase the warrants upon a change in control or similar
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additional terms of the warrants, including procedures, and limitations relating to the exchange, exercise and settlement
of the warrants.
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of equity warrants will not be entitled:
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receive notice as stockholders with respect to any meeting of stockholders for the election of our directors or any other
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exercise any rights as stockholders of the Company.
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Exercise
of Warrants
Each
warrant will entitle the holder to purchase the securities that we specify in the applicable prospectus supplement or free writing
prospectus at the exercise price that we describe in the applicable prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus. The warrants
may be exercised as set forth in the prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus relating to the warrants offered. Unless
we otherwise specify in the applicable prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus, warrants may be exercised at any time
up to the close of business on the expiration date set forth in the prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus relating
to the warrants offered thereby. After the close of business on the expiration date, unexercised warrants will become void.
Upon
receipt of payment and the warrant certificate or agreement, as applicable, properly completed and duly executed at the corporate
trust office of the warrant agent, if any, or any other office, including ours, indicated in the prospectus supplement or free
writing prospectus, we will, as soon as practicable, issue and deliver the securities purchasable upon such exercise. If less
than all of the warrants represented by such warrant certificate or agreement are exercised, a new warrant certificate or agreement
will be issued for the remaining warrants.
Governing
Law
Unless
we provide otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus, the warrants and warrant agreements will
be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
Enforceability
of Rights by Holders of Warrants
Each
warrant agent, if any, will act solely as our agent under the applicable warrant agreement and will not assume any obligation
or relationship of agency or trust with any holder of any warrant. A single bank or trust company may act as warrant agent for
more than one issue of warrants. A warrant agent will have no duty or responsibility in case of any default by us under the applicable
warrant agreement or warrant, including any duty or responsibility to initiate any proceedings at law or otherwise, or to make
any demand upon us. Any holder of a warrant may, without the consent of the related warrant agent or the holder of any other warrant,
enforce by appropriate legal action its right to exercise, and receive the securities purchasable upon exercise of, its warrants.
CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF MINNESOTA LAW,
THE
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS
The
following is a description of certain provisions of the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, our articles of incorporation and
our corporate bylaws that may discourage an unfriendly attempt to obtain control of the Company. This summary does not purport
to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, our articles of incorporation
and our corporate bylaws.
Minnesota
Business Combination Act
We
are subject to the Minnesota Business Combination Act, Section 302A.673 of the Minnesota Business Corporation Act. Subject to
certain qualifications and exceptions, the statute prohibits an “interested shareholder” of certain Minnesota corporations
that are termed “issuing public corporations” (which definition Creative Realities satisfies) from effecting any “business
combination” with the corporation for a period of four years from the date the shareholder becomes an “interested
shareholder” unless the corporation’s Board of Directors approved the business combination prior to the shareholder
becoming an “interested shareholder” or otherwise approved the shareholder becoming an “interested shareholder.”
An
“interested shareholder” is defined to include (i) any beneficial owner of 10% or more of the voting power of the
outstanding voting stock of the corporation, or (ii) any affiliate or associate of the corporation, that, within the prior four-year
period has at any time directly or indirectly beneficially owned 10% or more of the voting power of the then-outstanding stock
of the corporation.
The
term “business combination” is defined broadly to include, among other things:
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merger, consolidation or share exchange of the corporation with the interested shareholder or any corporation that is, or
after the merger, consolidation or share exchange would be, an affiliate or associate of the interested shareholder (subject
to certain exceptions);
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sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other disposition to or with an interested shareholder or any affiliate
or associate of the interested shareholder, of assets of the corporation or any subsidiary (i) having an aggregate market
value of 10% or more of the corporation’s consolidated assets, (ii) having an aggregate market value of 10% or more
of the market value of all outstanding shares of the corporation, or (iii) representing 10% or more of the earning power or
net income of the corporation determined on a consolidated basis (subject to certain exceptions); or
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issuance or transfer to an interested shareholder or any affiliate or associate of the interested shareholder of 5% or more
of the aggregate market value of the outstanding stock of the corporation (subject to certain exceptions).
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statute is designed to protect minority shareholders by prohibiting transactions in which an acquirer could favor itself at the
expense of minority shareholders. The statute’s prohibition on the issuance or transfer to an interested shareholder of
5% or more of the aggregate market value of the outstanding stock of a corporation is subject to an exemption for shares purchased
pursuant to the exercise of rights offered on a pro rata basis to all shareholders, such as this rights offering.
Bylaws
Certain
provisions of our corporate bylaws could have anti-takeover effects. These provisions are intended to enhance the likelihood of
continuity and stability in the composition of our corporate policies formulated by our Board of Directors. In addition, these
provisions also are intended to ensure that our Board of Directors will have sufficient time to act in what our Board of Directors
believes to be in the best interests of our Company and our shareholders. Nevertheless, these provisions could delay or frustrate
the removal of incumbent directors or the assumption of control of us by the holder of a large block of common stock, and could
also discourage or make more difficult a merger, tender offer, or proxy contest, even if such event would be favorable to the
interest of our shareholders. These provisions are summarized below.
Advance
Notice Provisions for Raising Business or Nominating Directors. Sections 2.2 and 3.3 of our bylaws contain advance-notice
provisions relating to the ability of shareholders to raise business at a shareholder meeting and make nominations for directors
to serve on our Board of Directors. These advance-notice provisions generally require shareholders to raise business within a
specified period of time prior to a meeting in order for the business to be properly brought before the meeting. Similarly, our
bylaws prescribe the timing of submissions for nominations to our Board of Directors and the certain of factual and background
information respecting the nominee and the shareholder making the nomination.
Limited
Shareholder Action in Writing. Our bylaws provide that shareholder action can be taken only at an annual or special meeting
of shareholders and cannot be taken by written consent in lieu of a meeting by fewer than all shareholders entitled to vote. This
provision is consistent with the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, which does not allow for fewer than all shareholders of a
public corporation to take action other than at an actual meeting of the shareholders.
Number
of Directors and Vacancies. Our bylaws provide that the number of directors shall initially consist of seven persons, with
the precise number of directors comprising the board shall be determined from time to time by the board itself. The prescribed
number of directors comprising the board may be increased (but not decreased) by a majority of the directors then serving on the
board. The bylaws also provide that our board has the right, except as may be provided in the terms of any series of preferred
stock created by resolutions of the board, to fill vacancies, including vacancies created by any decision of our board to increase
the number of directors comprising the board.
Articles
of Incorporation – Blank-Check Preferred Stock Power
Under
our articles of incorporation, our board has the authority to fix by resolution the terms and conditions of one or more series
of preferred stock and provide by resolution for the issuance of shares of such series.
We
believe that the availability of our preferred stock, in each case issuable in series, and additional shares of common stock could
facilitate certain financings and acquisitions and provide a means for meeting other corporate needs which might arise. The authorized
shares of our preferred stock, as well as authorized but unissued shares of common stock, will be available for issuance without
further action by our shareholders, unless shareholder action is required by applicable law or the rules of any stock exchange
on which any series of our stock may then be listed, or except as may be provided in the terms of any preferred stock created
by resolution of our board.
These
provisions give our board the power to approve the issuance of a series of preferred stock, or additional shares of common stock,
that could, depending on its terms, either impede or facilitate the completion of a merger, tender offer or other takeover attempt.
For example, the issuance of new shares of preferred stock might impede a business combination if the terms of those shares include
voting rights which would enable a holder to block business combinations or, alternatively, might facilitate a business combination
if those shares have general voting rights sufficient to cause an applicable percentage vote requirement to be satisfied.
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
We
may sell the securities from time to time pursuant to underwritten public offerings, negotiated transactions, block trades, “at-the-market
offerings” (within the meaning of Rule 415(a)(4) of the Securities Act), or a combination of these methods. We may sell
the securities to or through underwriters or dealers, through agents, or directly to one or more purchasers. We may distribute
securities from time to time in one or more transactions:
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prospectus supplement or supplements (and any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you) will
describe the terms of the offering of the securities, including, to the extent applicable:
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purchase price of the securities or other consideration therefor, and the proceeds, if any, we will receive from the sale;
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underwriters named in the prospectus supplement will be underwriters of the securities offered by the prospectus supplement.
If
underwriters are used in the sale, they will acquire the securities for their own account and may resell the securities from time
to time in one or more transactions at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at the time of sale. The
obligations of the underwriters to purchase the securities will be subject to the conditions set forth in the applicable underwriting
agreement. We may offer the securities to the public through underwriting syndicates represented by managing underwriters or by
underwriters without a syndicate. Subject to certain conditions, the underwriters will be obligated to purchase all of the securities
offered by the prospectus supplement, other than securities covered by any over-allotment option. Any public offering price and
any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers may change from time to time. We may use underwriters with
whom we have a material relationship. We will describe in the prospectus supplement, naming the underwriter, the nature of any
such relationship.
We
may sell securities directly or through agents we designate from time to time. We will name any agent involved in the offering
and sale of securities and we will describe any commissions we will pay the agent in the prospectus supplement. Unless the prospectus
supplement states otherwise, our agent will act on a best-efforts basis for the period of its appointment.
We
may authorize agents or underwriters to solicit offers by certain types of institutional investors to purchase securities from
us at the public offering price set forth in the prospectus supplement pursuant to delayed delivery contracts providing for payment
and delivery on a specified date in the future. We will describe the conditions to these contracts and the commissions we must
pay for solicitation of these contracts in the prospectus supplement.
We
may provide agents and underwriters with indemnification against civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities
Act, or contribution with respect to payments that the agents or underwriters may make with respect to these liabilities. Agents
and underwriters may engage in transactions with, or perform services for, us in the ordinary course of business.
All
securities we may offer, other than common stock, will be new issues of securities with no established trading market. Any underwriters
may make a market in these securities, but will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without
notice. We cannot guarantee the liquidity of the trading markets for any securities.
Any
underwriter may engage in over-allotment, stabilizing transactions, short-covering transactions and penalty bids in accordance
with Regulation M under the Exchange Act. Over-allotment involves sales in excess of the offering size, which create a short
position. Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase the underlying security so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed
a specified maximum price. Syndicate-covering or other short-covering transactions involve purchases of the securities, either
through exercise of the over-allotment option or in the open market after the distribution is completed, to cover short positions.
Penalty bids permit the underwriters to reclaim a selling concession from a dealer when the securities originally sold by the
dealer are purchased in a stabilizing or covering transaction to cover short positions. Those activities may cause the price of
the securities to be higher than it would otherwise be. If commenced, the underwriters may discontinue any of the activities at
any time.
LEGAL
MATTERS
The
validity of any securities offered from time to time by this prospectus and any related prospectus supplement will be passed upon
by Maslon LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota. If legal matters in connection with offerings made pursuant to this prospectus and any
related prospectus supplement are passed upon by counsel to underwriters, dealers or agents, if any, such counsel will be named
in the prospectus supplement related to such offering.
EXPERTS
The
consolidated balance sheets of Creative Realities, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years each then ended, have been audited
by EisnerAmper LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is incorporated herein. Such
financial statements have been incorporated herein in reliance on the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts
in accounting and auditing.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We
are a reporting company and file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the Commission.
The Commission maintains an Internet site at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other
information regarding issuers that file electronically with the Commission. Our Commission filings are available on the Commission’s
Internet site.
The
representations, warranties and covenants made by us in any agreement that is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement
of which this prospectus is a part were made solely for the benefit of the parties to such agreement, including, in some cases,
for the purpose of allocating risk among the parties to such agreements, and should not be deemed to be a representation, warranty
or covenant to you. Moreover, such representations, warranties or covenants were made as of an earlier date. Accordingly, such
representations, warranties and covenants should not be relied on as accurately representing the current state of our affairs.
We
maintain an Internet site at http://www.cri.com. Information found on, or accessible through, our website is not a part of, and
is not incorporated into, this prospectus, and you should not consider it part of this prospectus or part of any prospectus supplement.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
We
are allowed to incorporate by reference information contained in documents that we file with the Commission. This means that we
can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents and that the information in this prospectus is not
complete and you should read the information incorporated by reference for more detail. Information in this prospectus supersedes
information incorporated by reference that we filed with the Commission prior to the date of this prospectus, while information
that we file later with the Commission will automatically update and supersede the information in this prospectus.
We
incorporate by reference the documents listed below and any future filings we will make with the Commission under Section 13(a),
13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act (i) after the date of the initial filing of the registration statement of which this prospectus
is a part and prior to effectiveness of such registration statement, and (ii) from the date of this prospectus but prior to the
termination of the offering of the securities covered by this prospectus (other than Current Reports or portions thereof furnished
under Item 2.02 or 7.01 of Form 8-K):
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Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, which was filed with the Commission on March 13, 2020;
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Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2020, which was filed with the Commission on May 14, 2020
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description of the Company’s common stock incorporated into the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed with the Commission on November 14, 2018 by reference to the description under the caption “Description
of Securities – Common Stock” in the prospectus forming a part of the Company’s Registration Statement on
Form S-1,
as amended (Registration No. 333-225876), which was filed with the Commission on October 31, 2018.
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will provide to each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom a prospectus is delivered a copy of any or all of the documents
that are incorporated by reference in this prospectus but not delivered with this prospectus, including exhibits that are specifically
incorporated by reference in such documents. You may request a copy of such documents at no cost, by writing or telephoning us
at the following address or telephone number:
Creative
Realities, Inc.
Attention:
Corporate Secretary
13100 Magisterial Drive, Suite 100
Louisville,
KY 40223
(502)
791-8800
$8,000,000
Creative
Realities, Inc.
Common
Stock
PROSPECTUS
SUPPLEMENT
Roth
Capital Partners
June
19, 2020
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