---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-043663"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BNAI"
cik: "0001838163"
company_name: "Brand Engagement Network Inc."
filed_at: "2026-09-22T13:21:22+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-22T13:22:14.479511+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BEN raises $1.05M private placement at $8.50/share, 20%+ premium to close

## Summary
- Aggregate $1,051,025 raised for 123,650 shares at $8.50/share, a >20% premium to Sept 21 close of $7.07.
- Purchasers split equally: BEN Capital Fund I, LLC and Joseph Bevash each subscribe 61,825 shares for $525,512.50.
- $150,025 (17,650 shares) funded at closing; $901,000 due in five monthly $180,200 installments through Feb 5, 2027.
- 100% warrant coverage: six-month warrants at $8.50 strike, covering up to 123,650 shares if fully funded.
- CEO cites prior 2026 private placements priced at $63.25, $39.25, and $17.82, each above market close.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-043663
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BNAI
- cik: 0001838163
- company_name: Brand Engagement Network Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-09-22T13:21:22+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 3.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1838163/000149315226043663/0001493152-26-043663-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1838163/000149315226043663/form8-k.htm

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