## Filing Overview
**Filing Date**: 2025-01-07
**Type of Filing**: [[Filing Definitions#8-K|8-K]]
## Notes
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. completed the exchange of 50,951,250 shares of common stock into Series A Convertible Participating Preferred Stock, as agreed in the exchange agreement with [[The Equatorial Trust]]. This agreement involved [[Peter Beck]], Rocket Lab's Founder, CEO, and Chairman. The newly issued preferred stock provides unique rights, including conversion back to common stock under specific conditions and the ability to appoint a director to the board.
Key Details:
- **Preferred Stock Conversion**: Each share of preferred stock is convertible into one share of common stock.
- **Automatic Conversion Triggers**: Includes changes in leadership or beneficial ownership.
- **Voting Rights**: Preferred stockholders can appoint directors to maintain 10% representation on the board.
- **Liquidation Preference**: $0.0001 per share, pari passu with common stockholders after debts are satisfied.
The full terms of the preferred stock are detailed in the attached Certificate of Designation.
## Filing
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