Singing Machine Elects to Expand its Board of Directors
The Singing Machine Company (NASDAQ: MICS) announced the appointment of Milton “Todd” Ault, III, as Executive Chairman and Henry Nisser to its Board of Directors. Ault is the founder and Executive Chairman of Ault Alliance, Inc., the company's majority shareholder. His experience spans various financial markets, while Nisser brings expertise in corporate law and governance from Ault Alliance and other companies. The Board's expansion aims to fill vacancies, with the existing members remaining unchanged. Ault expressed enthusiasm about leveraging his experience to support Singing Machine's growth strategy in the consumer karaoke market.
- Appointment of experienced leaders may enhance strategic opportunities.
- Ault's background in various financial sectors could lead to innovative growth.
- Continued leadership in the consumer karaoke market emphasized by Ault.
- Potential concerns about continuity and experience gaps in the board.
The Company adds Milton “Todd” Ault and Henry Nisser to the Board and Appoints Mr. Ault as Executive Chairman
Fort Lauderdale, FL, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Singing Machine Company, Inc. (“Singing Machine” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MICS) -- the North American leader in consumer karaoke products – today announced two officers from Ault Alliance, Inc. (“AAI”) have been appointed to join the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). The new Board members are Milton “Todd” Ault, III, AAI’s Executive Chairman, and Henry Nisser, AAI’s President and General Counsel. Mr. Ault has been appointed as Executive Chairman, an executive officer position with the Company.
Mr. Ault currently serves as founder & Executive Chairman of AAI, the Company’s majority shareholder. Mr. Ault serves as the Chairman of the Board of Ault Disruptive Technologies Corporation and he founded Alzamend Neuro, Inc., a biotechnology firm dedicated to finding the treatment, prevention and cure for Alzheimer’s Disease and served as its Chairman until its initial public offering. Mr. Ault is a seasoned business professional and entrepreneur who has spent decades identifying value in various financial markets including equities, fixed income, commodities, and real estate. Throughout his career, Mr. Ault has consulted for publicly traded and privately held companies, providing each of them the benefit of his diversified experience, that range from development stage to seasoned businesses.
Mr. Nisser serves as President, General Counsel and a member of the board of directors of AAI. Mr. Nisser currently serves as an officer and/or member of the board of directors of several other publicly traded companies, including Alzamend Neuro, Inc., BitNile Metaverse, Inc., and Ault Disruptive Technologies Corporation. Between 2011 and 2019, Mr. Nisser was an associate and subsequently a partner with Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP, a law firm based in New York City, where his practice was concentrated in national and international corporate law, with a particular focus on U.S. securities compliance, public as well as private M&A, equity and debt financings and corporate governance.
The Board elected to expand the size of the Board by two members, adding Messrs. Ault and Nisser to fill the vacancies created by the expansion. As a result, there is no change to the existing Board members.
Executive Chairman, Milton “Todd” Ault, III, stated, “As a new member of the Board, I am excited to bring my extensive experience as an entrepreneur and business professional to explore new opportunities and support The Singing Machine's growth strategy. Singing is a universal human experience, and I believe the company is well-positioned to continue leading the consumer karaoke products market. I look forward to working with Gary and the entire team to help drive the company's success for years to come.”
About The Singing Machine
Singing Machine® is the worldwide leader in consumer karaoke products. The first to provide karaoke systems for home entertainment in the United States, the Company sells its products world-wide through major mass merchandisers and on-line retailers. We offer the industry's widest line of at-home karaoke entertainment products, which allow consumers to find a machine that suits their needs and skill level. As the most recognized brand in karaoke, Singing Machine products incorporate the latest technology for singing practice, music listening, entertainment and social sharing. The Singing Machine provides consumers the best warranties in the industry and access to over 100,000 songs for streaming and download. Singing Machine products are sold through most major retailers in North America and also internationally. See www.singingmachine.com for more details.
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