EX-19.1 16 groo_ex1901.htm INSIDER TRADING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Insider Trading Policies and Procedures

EXHIBIT

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Insider Trading Policy

 

Groovy Company, Inc. (GROO)  |  Annual Report on Form 10-K  |  Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025

 

OTCM PROTOCOL, INC.

A Wyoming Digital Asset Corporation

INSIDER TRADING POLICY

SEC Category 1 Issuer-Sponsored Tokenized Securities Infrastructure

https://otcm.info

 

Document ID

Version

Effective Date

Classification

OTCM-POL-ITP-001

1.0

January 30, 2026

Confidential

 

ARTICLE I: PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Section 1.1 - Purpose

This Insider Trading Policy (the “Policy”) is designed to prevent insider trading and to promote compliance with federal and state securities laws by all directors, officers, employees, contractors, and other persons associated with OTCM Protocol, Inc. (the “Company”). The Policy applies to trading in both traditional securities and ST22 Security Tokens issued through the OTCM Protocol platform.

Section 1.2 - Regulatory Framework

This Policy is adopted pursuant to and in compliance with:

Regulation

Description

Section 10(b)

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Rule 10b-5

Prohibition on fraud in connection with securities transactions

Section 16

Reporting and short-swing profit provisions

ITSA 1984

Insider Trading Sanctions Act of 1984

ITSFEA 1988

Insider Trading and Securities Fraud Enforcement Act of 1988


SEC Joint Staff Statement

Tokenized Securities Guidance (January 28, 2026)

Section 1.3 - Scope of Covered Securities

This Policy applies to all securities and digital assets issued by or through the Company, including:

Security Type

Description

Common Stock

OTCM Protocol, Inc. common stock

Preferred Stock

All series of OTCM Protocol, Inc. preferred stock

Utility Tokens

OTCM Utility Tokens

ST22 Security Tokens

Tokens representing Series M preferred shares of issuers on OTCM Protocol

Options / Warrants

Any options, warrants, or convertible securities

Derivatives

Any derivative instruments linked to Company securities or ST22 tokens

 

ARTICLE II: DEFINITIONS

Section 2.1 - Key Definitions

“Blackout Period”

Any period during which trading by Covered Persons is prohibited, including quarterly blackout periods and event-specific blackout periods as described in Article V.

“Compliance Officer”

The Chief Legal Officer or such other person designated by the Board of Directors to administer this Policy.

“Covered Persons”

All directors, officers, employees, consultants, advisors, and contractors of the Company, as well as members of their immediate families and any entities controlled by such persons.

“Immediate Family”

A person’s spouse, domestic partner, parents, children, siblings, mothers-in-law, fathers-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and any person (other than a tenant or employee) sharing the person’s household.

“Material Nonpublic Information” (MNPI)

Information that:

Has not been publicly disclosed through appropriate channels; AND 

A reasonable investor would consider important in making an investment decision 

“Section 16 Insider”

Any director, executive officer, or beneficial owner of more than 10% of any class of equity securities of the Company.

“ST22 Security Token”

An SPL Token-2022 digital asset issued on the Solana blockchain representing a 1:1 ownership interest in Series M preferred shares held in custody by an SEC-registered transfer agent, as classified under SEC Category 1 (Issuer-Sponsored) tokenization framework.


“Trading Day”

Traditional Securities: Any day on which national securities exchanges are open for trading 

ST22 Security Tokens: Any calendar day (tokens trade 24/7) 

 

ARTICLE III: PROHIBITION ON INSIDER TRADING

Section 3.1 - General Prohibition

NO Covered Person shall, directly or indirectly, purchase, sell, gift, or otherwise transfer any Covered Security while in possession of Material Nonpublic Information concerning the Company, the OTCM Protocol platform, or any issuer whose securities are tokenized on the platform.

Section 3.2 - Prohibition on Tipping

NO Covered Person shall disclose (“tip”) Material Nonpublic Information to any other person, including family members, friends, business associates, or any third party, where such information may be used to trade in Covered Securities.

This prohibition applies regardless of whether the tipper receives any personal benefit from the disclosure.

Section 3.3 - Prohibition on Front-Running

NO Covered Person shall trade in ST22 Security Tokens or other Covered Securities based on knowledge of:

Pending platform launches 

Issuer onboardings 

Liquidity events 

Other material events affecting the OTCM Protocol platform 

...before such information is publicly announced.

Section 3.4 - Application to Digital Asset Transactions

For the avoidance of doubt, the prohibitions in this Article III apply equally to:

Transaction Type

Covered?

Direct purchases/sales of ST22 tokens

YES

Transactions through DEXs

YES

Transactions through AMMs/bonding curves

YES

Transfers between wallets controlled by Covered Person

YES

Liquidity provision or withdrawal

YES

Any transaction resulting in change of beneficial ownership

YES

 

ARTICLE IV: EXAMPLES OF MATERIAL NONPUBLIC INFORMATIO

Section 4.1 - Corporate Information

The following types of information are generally considered MNPI when not publicly disclosed:


Category

Examples

Financial

Results, projections, revenue/earnings guidance

Business

Significant contracts, partnerships, relationships

Corporate Actions

Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures

Leadership

Changes in executive leadership or Board composition

Financing

Equity or debt offerings

Legal

Significant litigation or regulatory matters

Security

Cybersecurity incidents or data breaches

Section 4.2 - Platform-Specific Information

The following OTCM Protocol platform information is considered MNPI:

Category

Examples

Launches

Pending issuer onboardings or token launches

Liquidity

Planned pool migrations or modifications

Parameters

Changes to bonding curve parameters

Technical

Smart contract upgrades or security patches

Data

Platform trading volume before public release

Regulatory

SEC communications or regulatory developments

Custody

Transfer agent relationship changes

Offerings

ICO or token offering timing and terms

Section 4.3 - Issuer-Specific Information

Covered Persons who obtain MNPI about issuers whose securities are tokenized on OTCM Protocol are prohibited from trading in the ST22 tokens of such issuers. This includes:

Pending corporate actions affecting tokenized shares 

Financial condition or performance of the underlying issuer 

Planned delisting or detokenization 

Protective conversion trigger events 

Changes in transfer agent custody arrangements 

ARTICLE V: BLACKOUT PERIODS

Section 5.1 - Quarterly Blackout Periods

Parameter

Details

Start

First day of the third month of each fiscal quarter

End

Two (2) full Trading Days after public release of quarterly/annual financial results

Applies To

Company securities and OTCM Utility Tokens


Section 5.2 - Event-Specific Blackout Periods

The Compliance Officer may impose event-specific blackout periods when MNPI exists that has not been publicly disclosed. Such blackout periods may apply to:

Specific securities 

Specific ST22 tokens 

All Covered Securities 

Covered Persons will be notified of event-specific blackout periods and the securities to which they apply.

Section 5.3 - Platform Launch Blackout Periods

All Covered Persons with knowledge of pending issuer onboardings or ST22 token launches are prohibited from trading in the affected tokens until FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS after the public launch announcement.

Section 5.4 - Exceptions to Blackout Periods

The following transactions are exempt from blackout period restrictions:

Exception

Notes

Rule 10b5-1 trading plans

Pre-approved plans only

Stock option exercises for cash

Sale of underlying shares NOT exempt

RSU vesting

Sale of shares received NOT exempt

Employee stock purchase plan

Purchases only

Bona fide gifts

Subject to pre-clearance

 

ARTICLE VI: PRE-CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Section 6.1 - Persons Subject to Pre-Clearance

The following persons MUST obtain pre-clearance from the Compliance Officer before any transaction in Covered Securities:

Category

Who

Directors

All directors

Executive Officers

CEO, CFO, CTO, COO, and any C-level executives

Section 16 Insiders

All Section 16 Insiders

MNPI Access

Employees with access to MNPI regarding pending token launches

Designated Persons

Any other person designated by the Compliance Officer

Section 6.2 - Pre-Clearance Procedures

Requests must be submitted in writing (including email) to the Compliance Officer at least TWO (2) business days before the proposed transaction.

Required information:


Field

Description

Security / Token

Identity of the security or ST22 token

Transaction Type

Nature of proposed transaction (buy, sell, gift, etc.)

Quantity

Number of shares or tokens

Date

Proposed date of transaction

Wallet Address(es)

For ST22 token transactions

Section 6.3 - Clearance Period

Parameter

Value

Validity

THREE (3) Trading Days from date of clearance

Expiration

New request required if not completed within period

Revocation

Pre-clearance may be revoked at any time if circumstances change

 

ARTICLE VII: RULE 10b5-1 TRADING PLANS

Section 7.1 - Adoption of Trading Plans

Covered Persons may adopt written trading plans that comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such plans must be:

Adopted during an open trading window 

Adopted when the person is NOT in possession of MNPI 

Pre-approved by the Compliance Officer 

Section 7.2 - Cooling-Off Period

Person Type

Cooling-Off Period

Directors & Executive Officers

Later of: (i) 90 days after adoption/modification, OR (ii) 2 business days after Form 10-Q/10-K filing for quarter plan was adopted

Other Covered Persons

30 days

Section 7.3 - Application to ST22 Token Transactions

Rule 10b5-1 trading plans may be adopted for ST22 Security Token transactions, provided the plan specifies:

Requirement

Description

Wallet Addresses

Addresses to be used for transactions

Execution Mechanism

Specific DEX, OTCM.FUN platform, or designated broker

Automation

Automated trading through bonding curves must be specifically authorized


ARTICLE VIII: SPECIAL RULES FOR ST22 SECURITY TOKENS

Section 8.1 - 24/7 Trading Environment

ST22 Security Tokens trade continuously on blockchain-based platforms without regard to traditional market hours.

Covered Persons must exercise heightened vigilance, as the ability to trade at any time increases the risk of trading while in possession of MNPI.

Section 8.2 - Wallet Registration

Requirement

Details

What

All blockchain wallet addresses controlled by or with beneficial interest

Which Tokens

ST22 Security Tokens or OTCM Utility Tokens

Register With

Compliance Officer

Changes

Report within FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS

Section 8.3 - On-Chain Monitoring

The Company may implement on-chain monitoring systems to track transactions by registered wallets. Covered Persons consent to such monitoring as a condition of their relationship with the Company.

Section 8.4 - Liquidity Provision

Providing liquidity to bonding curves, AMMs, or liquidity pools for ST22 tokens is considered a TRANSACTION subject to this Policy.

Requirements:

Must obtain pre-clearance before adding or removing liquidity 

May NOT provide/remove liquidity while in possession of MNPI 

 

ARTICLE IX: REPORTING OBLIGATIONS

Section 9.1 - Section 16 Reporting

Section 16 Insiders must file Forms 3, 4, and 5 with the SEC as required. Transactions in ST22 Security Tokens representing equity securities of the Company ARE subject to Section 16 reporting requirements.

Section 9.2 - Internal Reporting

All Covered Persons must report to the Compliance Officer within TWO (2) business days any transaction in Covered Securities.

Required information:

Field

Description

Date

Date and nature of transaction

Security / Token

Security or token involved

Quantity

Number of shares or tokens

Price

Price per share or token


Wallet Addresses

For token transactions

Transaction Hash

For blockchain transactions

Section 9.3 - Annual Certification

All Covered Persons must certify annually that they have:

Read and understand this Policy 

Complied with its requirements 

Will continue to comply 

 

ARTICLE X: PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT

Section 10.1 - Regulatory Penalties

Insider trading violations may result in severe civil and criminal penalties:

Penalty Type

Amount / Duration

Civil Penalties

Up to 3x the profit gained or loss avoided

Criminal Fines - Individuals

Up to $5 million

Criminal Fines - Entities

Up to $25 million

Imprisonment

Up to 20 years

Officer / Director Bars

Prohibition from serving

Private Lawsuits

Civil suits by harmed investors

Section 10.2 - Company Sanctions

Violations of this Policy may result in disciplinary action by the Company:

Sanction

Description

Termination

Termination of employment or consulting relationship

Forfeiture

Forfeiture of unvested equity awards

Disgorgement

Disgorgement of trading profits

Removal

Removal from director or officer positions

Referral

Referral to regulatory authorities

 

ARTICLE XI: ADMINISTRATION

Section 11.1 - Compliance Officer Duties

The Compliance Officer is responsible for:


Duty

Description

Pre-Clearance

Reviewing pre-clearance requests

Blackout Periods

Determining blackout periods

Records

Maintaining records

Training

Providing training

Investigations

Investigating potential violations

Section 11.2 - Policy Amendments

This Policy may be amended at any time by the Board of Directors. Covered Persons will be notified of material amendments and must acknowledge receipt.

Section 11.3 - Questions

Contact: [email protected]

Covered Persons with questions about this Policy or the application of insider trading laws should contact the Compliance Officer.


ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND CERTIFICATION

I acknowledge that I have received and read the OTCM Protocol, Inc. Insider Trading Policy. I understand its contents and agree to comply with all of its terms and conditions.

I understand that violation of this Policy or applicable insider trading laws may result in severe penalties, including termination of my relationship with the Company and civil and criminal liability.

I certify that I am not currently in possession of any Material Nonpublic Information concerning the Company, the OTCM Protocol platform, or any issuer whose securities are tokenized on the platform, except as previously disclosed to the Compliance Officer.

I agree to register all blockchain wallet addresses that I control or have beneficial interest in that may be used for transactions in ST22 Security Tokens or OTCM Utility Tokens.

 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Berj Abajian

Patrick Mokros

Groovy Company, Inc. (GROO)

Groovy Company, Inc. (GROO)

Signature:  /s/ Berj Abajian

Signature:  /s/ Patrick Mokros

 

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL

Franjose Yglesias

Jeff Turner

Groovy Company, Inc. (GROO)

Groovy Company, Inc. (GROO)

Signature:  /s/ Franjose Yglesias

Signature:  /s/ Jeff Turner

 

VICE PRESIDENT OF ISSUER SERVICES

 

John Morgan

 

Groovy Company, Inc. (GROO)

 

Signature:  /s/ John Morgan

 

 

OTCM Protocol, Inc.  |  A Wyoming Corporation

SEC Category 1 Issuer-Sponsored Tokenized Securities Infrastructure

Document ID: OTCM-POL-ITP-001  |  Version 1.0  |  Effective: January 30, 2026