UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
TransBiotec, Inc. |
(Name of Issuer) |
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
89355G108
(CUSIP Number)
Charles Bennington
400 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 225
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
August 28, 2019
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ¨
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
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1. | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Charles Bennington |
2. | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions)
(a) ¨ (b) ¨ |
3. | SEC USE ONLY
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4. | SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
PF |
5. | CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7. | SOLE VOTING POWER
15,004,422 |
8. | SHARED VOTING POWER
N/A | |
9. | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
15,004,422 | |
10. | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
N/A |
11. | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
15,004,422 |
12. | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
¨ |
13. | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
6.9% |
14. | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see instructions)
IN |
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
On August 23, 2019, the Company entered into a Common Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Bennington SPA”) with Charles Bennington, one of its officers and directors (“Bennington”), under which the Company agreed to issue 14,000,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for Bennington forgiving $595,000 in accrued salary the Company owed him. The description of the Bennington SPA set forth in this schedule is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of that document, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The shares were issued to Mr. Bennington on August 28, 2019.
Item 1. Security and Issuer.
This Statement on Schedule 13D relates to the common stock, par value $0.00001, of TransBiotec, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”). The Company’s current principal executive offices are located at 400 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 225, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
This Statement is being filed by Charles Bennington (sometimes referred to as the “Reporting Person”). Mr. Bennington’s address is: 400 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 225, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Mr. Bennington is an officer or director of the Company. During the last five years, the Reporting Person has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding. During the last five years, the Reporting Person has not been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding been subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities law or finding any violation with respect to such law. The Reporting Person is a citizen of the United States.
Item 3. Source or Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
| A. | The Reporting Person first became subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13D on August 28, 2019, by acquiring 14,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock under the Bennington SPA. At that time, after the acquisition of those Shares, the Reporting Person owned 15,004,422 shares of the Company’s common stock. On August 28, 2019, the Company had 214,626,540 shares of common stock outstanding, making the the Reporting Person’s persons 15,004,422 shares equal to approximately 6.9% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. |
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
As disclosed in the Explanatory Note and as reported in Item 3, above, the Bennington SPA was entered between the Reporting Person and Company so the Reporting Person could exchange $595,000 in accrued salary owed to him by the Company into shares of the Company’s common stock, allowing the Company to remove the accrued salary obligation off its financial statements.
Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Person, and the availability of shares at prices that would make the purchase or sale of Shares desirable, the Reporting Person may endeavor to increase or decrease his position in the Company through, among other things, the purchase or sale of Shares on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as the Reporting Person may deem advisable.
The Reporting Person does not have any present plan or proposal which would relate to or result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D except as set forth herein or such as would occur upon or in connection with completion of, or following, any of the actions discussed herein. The Reporting Person intends to review his investment in the Company on a continuing basis. Depending on various factors including, without limitation, the Company’s financial position and investment strategy, the price levels of the Shares, conditions in the securities markets and general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting Person may in the future take such actions with respect to his investment in the Company as he deems appropriate, purchasing additional Shares, selling some or all of his Shares, or changing his intention with respect to any and all matters referred to in Item 4.
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Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
(a) The Reporting Person now beneficially owns 15,004,422 shares of TransBiotec, Inc.’s common stock. Based on 214,626,540 shares issued and outstanding as of August 28, 2019, the Reporting Person currently, beneficially owns approximately 6.9% of the outstanding shares of TransBiotec, Inc.’s common stock.
(b) The Reporting Person owns the following rights with respect to the shares of TransBiotec, Inc.’s common stock beneficially owned by him as of the date of this report:
Sole Voting Power: 15,004,422
Shared Voting Power: -0-
Sole Dispositive Power: 15,004,422
Shared Dispositive Power: -0-
(c) See Item 3 disclosure for transactions that occurred in the last 60 days.
(d) None.
(e) The Reporting Person is still the beneficial owner of 5% or more of TransBiotec, Inc.’s common stock.
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
On August 23, 2019, the Company entered into a Common Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Bennington SPA”) with Charles Bennington, one of its officers and directors (“Bennington”), under which the Company agreed to issue 14,000,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for Bennington forgiving $595,000 in accrued salary the Company owed him. The description of the Bennington SPA set forth in this schedule is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of that document, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The shares were issued to Mr. Bennington on August 28, 2019.
Item 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits.
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: September 12, 2019 | By: | /s/ Charles Bennington | |
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| Charles Bennington |
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