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Docket 26-50721-hlb Document 1, entered 17 July 2026 at 14:12:05; signatures 16 July.
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Fill in this information to identify the case:
United States Bankruptcy Court for the:
District of NfiVflria
(Stale)
Case number (H known): Chapter
Official Form 205
RECEIVED
AND FILED
JUL 11 2026
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT
DANIEL S, OWENS, CLERK
Q Check if this is an
amended filing
Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndividual 12/15
Use this form to begin a bankruptcy case against a non-individual you allege to be a debtor subject to an involuntary case. If you want to begin
a case against an individual, use the Involuntary Petition Against an Individual (Official Form 1 05). Be as complete and accurate as possible. If
more space is needed, attach any additional sheets to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write debtor's name and case number (if
known).
Identify the Chapter of the Bankruptcy Code Under Which Petition Is Filed
1. Chapter of the
Bankruptcy Code
Check one:
CX Chapter/
Q Chapter 11
Identify the Debtor
2. Debtor's name
3. Other names you know
the debtor has used in
the last 8 years
Include any assumed
names, trade names, or
doing business as names.
4. Debtor's federal
Employer Identification
Number (EIN)
s. Debtor's address
_CybeiliJX_CQiDor-atk}DNone known
Q Unknown
91-2048978
EIN
Principal place of business
800 Park Offices
Number Street
Durham
Drive, Suite
NC
3209
27709
Mailing address, if different
c/o CT Corporation System
Number Street
ZQl_S._CarsoD_SL,_Ste^2aO_
P.O. Box
Carson City
City
Durham County
County
State ZIP Code City
NV 89701
State ZIP Code
Location of principal assets, if different from
principal place of business
U.S. Dist. Ct. Registry, E.D. Va., 3:25-1
Number Street I
Richmond
City
VA 23219
State ZIP Code
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndividual page 1
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 1 of 6[Image-verified form fields: District of Nevada; Chapter 7 checked, Chapter 11 unchecked, amended unchecked. RECEIVED AND FILED JUL 17 2026. Debtor Cyberlux Corporation; other names None known; EIN 91-2048978, unknown unchecked. Principal business 800 Park Offices Drive, Suite 3209, Durham NC 27709, Durham County. Mailing c/o CT Corporation System, 701 S. Carson St., Ste. 200, Carson City NV 89701. Principal assets field: U.S. Dist. Ct. Registry, E.D. Va., 3:25- [remainder clipped]; Richmond VA 23219.]
Debtor Cyberlux Corporation Case number (jyiuumi)_
13. Each petitioner's claim Name of petitioner Nature of petitioner's claim
Christopher Spangler
Phillip R. Tucker
Amount of the claim
above the value of
any lien
,30,404.86
Neill Whitelev
Employment compensation 5 707,475.25
Employment compensation 5 687,537.56
Total of petitioners' claims '\ .425.417.67
If more space is needed to list petitioners, attach additional sheets. Write the alleged debtor's name and the case number, if known, at
the top of each sheet. Following the format of this form, set out the information required in Parts 3 and 4 of the form for each
additional petitioning creditor, the petitioner's claim, the petitioner's representative, and the petitioner's attorney. Include the
statement under penalty of perjury set out in Part 4 of the form, followed by each additional petitioner's (or representative's) signature,
along with the signature of the petitioner's attorney.
Request for Relief
WARNING -- Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime. Making a false statement in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to
$500,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152,1341,1519, and 3571.
Petitioners request that an order for relief be entered against the debtor under the chapter of 11 U.S.C. specified in this petition. If a
petitioning creditor is a corporation, attach the corporate ownership statement required by Bankruptcy Rule 1010(b). If any petitioner is a
foreign representative appointed in a foreign proceeding, attach a certified copy of the order of the court granting recognition.
I have examined the information in this document and have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct.
Petitioners or Petitioners' Representative Attorneys
Name and mailing address of petitioner
Christopher Spangler
Name
15518KiplandsBend Dr.
Number Street
Houston TX
City State
77014
ZIP Code
Printed name
Firm name, if any
Number Street
-None^—-petitioner-appearinc}-pr(
Name and mailing address of petitioner's representative, If any
Name
Number Street
City State ZIP Code
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on
1M /
'e'of petitlone( or representative, including representative's title
City
Bar number
State
Signature of attorney
Date signed
State ZIP Code
Contact phone __ Email ___
MM /DD /YYYY
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndivldual pages
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 3 of 6[Image-verified claim table: Christopher Spangler | Unpaid wages | $30,404.86; Phillip R. Tucker | Employment compensation | $707,475.25; Neill Whiteley | Employment compensation | $687,537.56; Total $1,425,417.67. Spangler address 15518 Kiplands Bend Dr., Houston TX 77014. Signature present, execution 07/16/2026. Representative blank. Attorney entry None—petitioner appearing pro… [ending clipped]; remaining attorney fields/signature/date blank.]
claimallegation
Official Form 205 petitions for Chapter 7 against Cyberlux Corporation in Nevada. The received/filed stamp is 17 July 2026, matching docket
Official Form 205 petitions for Chapter 7 against Cyberlux Corporation in Nevada. The received/filed stamp is 17 July 2026, matching docket 26-50721-hlb Document 1 entered 17 July at 14:12:05. All three visible petitioner signatures are dated 16 July 2026. The amended-filing box and Chapter 11 box are unmarked.
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United States Bankruptcy Court for the:
District of NfiVflria
(Stale)
Case number (H known): Chapter
Official Form 205
RECEIVED
AND FILED
JUL 11 2026
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT
DANIEL S, OWENS, CLERK
Q Check if this is an
amended filing
Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndividual 12/15
Use this form to begin a bankruptcy case against a non-individual you allege to be a debtor subject to an involuntary case. If you want to begin
a case against an individual, use the Involuntary Petition Against an Individual (Official Form 1 05). Be as complete and accurate as possible. If
more space is needed, attach any additional sheets to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write debtor's name and case number (if
known).
Identify the Chapter of the Bankruptcy Code Under Which Petition Is Filed
1. Chapter of the
Bankruptcy Code
Check one:
CX Chapter/
Q Chapter 11
Identify the Debtor
2. Debtor's name
3. Other names you know
the debtor has used in
the last 8 years
Include any assumed
names, trade names, or
doing business as names.
4. Debtor's federal
Employer Identification
Number (EIN)
s. Debtor's address
_CybeiliJX_CQiDor-atk}DNone known
Q Unknown
91-2048978
EIN
Principal place of business
800 Park Offices
Number Street
Durham
Drive, Suite
NC
3209
27709
Mailing address, if different
c/o CT Corporation System
Number Street
ZQl_S._CarsoD_SL,_Ste^2aO_
P.O. Box
Carson City
City
Durham County
County
State ZIP Code City
NV 89701
State ZIP Code
Location of principal assets, if different from
principal place of business
U.S. Dist. Ct. Registry, E.D. Va., 3:25-1
Number Street I
Richmond
City
VA 23219
State ZIP Code
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndividual page 1
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 1 of 6[Image-verified form fields: District of Nevada; Chapter 7 checked, Chapter 11 unchecked, amended unchecked. RECEIVED AND FILED JUL 17 2026. Debtor Cyberlux Corporation; other names None known; EIN 91-2048978, unknown unchecked. Principal business 800 Park Offices Drive, Suite 3209, Durham NC 27709, Durham County. Mailing c/o CT Corporation System, 701 S. Carson St., Ste. 200, Carson City NV 89701. Principal assets field: U.S. Dist. Ct. Registry, E.D. Va., 3:25- [remainder clipped]; Richmond VA 23219.]
claimallegation
North Axis $36,691.95, Marlin Leasing $36,009.40 and Rob Caudle $9,392.50 are listed as asserted amounts owed. Montague and the four WeShiel
North Axis $36,691.95, Marlin Leasing $36,009.40 and Rob Caudle $9,392.50 are listed as asserted amounts owed. Montague and the four WeShield-related claimants are listed with unknown amounts. Unknown is not zero, and potentially related fund claims are not shown to be additive.
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
claimallegation
Fairwinds is listed at $2,348,542 for an 8% teaming fee under a 7 June 2023 contract invoiced 9 July 2025, described as the debtor’s account
Fairwinds is listed at $2,348,542 for an 8% teaming fee under a 7 June 2023 contract invoiced 9 July 2025, described as the debtor’s accounting figure. Robert W. Berleth is listed solely in receiver capacity at $5,934,234.39 for fees/expenses with asserted Bergeron priority. Neither claim’s allowance or priority is decided by this schedule.
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
claimallegation
The form identifies EIN 91-2048978, principal business in Durham, North Carolina, Nevada mailing address care of CT Corporation System, and
The form identifies EIN 91-2048978, principal business in Durham, North Carolina, Nevada mailing address care of CT Corporation System, and principal assets in the EDVA court registry in Richmond. It selects the 180-day domicile/business/assets venue alternative but does not specify which disjunct supplies Nevada venue. No separate venue ruling is attached.
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United States Bankruptcy Court for the:
District of NfiVflria
(Stale)
Case number (H known): Chapter
Official Form 205
RECEIVED
AND FILED
JUL 11 2026
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT
DANIEL S, OWENS, CLERK
Q Check if this is an
amended filing
Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndividual 12/15
Use this form to begin a bankruptcy case against a non-individual you allege to be a debtor subject to an involuntary case. If you want to begin
a case against an individual, use the Involuntary Petition Against an Individual (Official Form 1 05). Be as complete and accurate as possible. If
more space is needed, attach any additional sheets to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write debtor's name and case number (if
known).
Identify the Chapter of the Bankruptcy Code Under Which Petition Is Filed
1. Chapter of the
Bankruptcy Code
Check one:
CX Chapter/
Q Chapter 11
Identify the Debtor
2. Debtor's name
3. Other names you know
the debtor has used in
the last 8 years
Include any assumed
names, trade names, or
doing business as names.
4. Debtor's federal
Employer Identification
Number (EIN)
s. Debtor's address
_CybeiliJX_CQiDor-atk}DNone known
Q Unknown
91-2048978
EIN
Principal place of business
800 Park Offices
Number Street
Durham
Drive, Suite
NC
3209
27709
Mailing address, if different
c/o CT Corporation System
Number Street
ZQl_S._CarsoD_SL,_Ste^2aO_
P.O. Box
Carson City
City
Durham County
County
State ZIP Code City
NV 89701
State ZIP Code
Location of principal assets, if different from
principal place of business
U.S. Dist. Ct. Registry, E.D. Va., 3:25-1
Number Street I
Richmond
City
VA 23219
State ZIP Code
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndividual page 1
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 1 of 6[Image-verified form fields: District of Nevada; Chapter 7 checked, Chapter 11 unchecked, amended unchecked. RECEIVED AND FILED JUL 17 2026. Debtor Cyberlux Corporation; other names None known; EIN 91-2048978, unknown unchecked. Principal business 800 Park Offices Drive, Suite 3209, Durham NC 27709, Durham County. Mailing c/o CT Corporation System, 701 S. Carson St., Ste. 200, Carson City NV 89701. Principal assets field: U.S. Dist. Ct. Registry, E.D. Va., 3:25- [remainder clipped]; Richmond VA 23219.]
claimallegation
Petitioners select corporation, none of the listed specialised business types, no known pending affiliate/partner bankruptcy and no claim tr
Petitioners select corporation, none of the listed specialised business types, no known pending affiliate/partner bankruptcy and no claim transfer to or by a petitioner. They allege eligibility under §303 and generally unpaid debts excluding bona fide disputes; they do not select the alternative recent-custodian ground. These are petition assertions, not court findings.
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Debtor CvberlLix Corporation Case number {itknmsn).
6. Debtor's website (URL) JAUfiUAUlVheiklXJCQOCL
7. Type of debtor 1-,^ Corporation (including Limited Liability Company (LLC) and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP))
Q Partnership (excluding LLP)
Q Other type of debtor. Specify:
8. Type of debtor's
business
9. To the best of your
knowledge, are any
bankruptcy cases
pending by or against
any partner or affiliate
of this debtor?
Check one:
Q Health Care Business (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101 (27A))
Q Single Asset Real Estate (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(518))
Q Railroad (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(44))
Q Stockbroker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(53A))
Q Commodity Broker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(6))
1-1 Clearing Bank (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 781(3))
None of the types of business listed.
1-1 Unknown type of business.
EX NO
Q Yes. Debtor
District _ Date filed
Relationship _
Case number, if known
MM/DD /YYYY
Debtor
District
Relationship
Date filed Case number, if known_
MM / DD / YYYY
Report About the Case
10. Venue Check one:
B Over the last 180 days before the filing of this bankruptcy, the debtor had a domicile, principal place of
business, or principal assets in this district longer than in any other district.
Q A bankruptcy case concerning debtor's affiliates, general partner, or partnership is pending in this district.
n. Allegations
12. Has there been a
transfer of any claim
against the debtor by or
to any petitioner?
Each petitioner is eligible to file this petition under 1 1 U.S.C. § 303(b).
The debtor may be the subject of an involuntary case under 11 U.S.C.§ 303(a).
At least one box must be checked:
69 The debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, unless they are the subject of a bona
fide dispute as to liability or amount.
Q Within 120 days before the filing of this petition, a custodian, other than a trustee, receiver, or an
agent appointed or authorized to take charge of less than substantially all of the property of the
debtor for the purpose of enforcing a lien against such property, was appointed or took possession.
0 No
Q Yes. Attach all documents that evidence the transfer and any statements required under Bankruptcy
Rule 1003(a).
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndividual page 2
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 2 of 6[Image-verified selections: www.cyberlux.com; Corporation checked; all other entity boxes unchecked. None of the types of business listed checked, all other business boxes unchecked. No known affiliate/partner case checked; affiliate details blank. First 180-day domicile/business/assets venue alternative checked; affiliate-case venue alternative unchecked. General nonpayment excluding bona fide disputes checked; recent-custodian alternative unchecked. No petitioner claim transfer checked.]
claimallegation
The petition lists Christopher Spangler, unpaid wages $30,404.86; Phillip R. Tucker, employment compensation $707,475.25; and Neill Whiteley
The petition lists Christopher Spangler, unpaid wages $30,404.86; Phillip R. Tucker, employment compensation $707,475.25; and Neill Whiteley, employment compensation $687,537.56, each stated above lien value. The printed total $1,425,417.67 equals the three amounts. No underlying wage agreement, judgment or dispute determination is appended.
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Debtor Cyberlux Corporation Case number (jyiuumi)_
13. Each petitioner's claim Name of petitioner Nature of petitioner's claim
Christopher Spangler
Phillip R. Tucker
Amount of the claim
above the value of
any lien
,30,404.86
Neill Whitelev
Employment compensation 5 707,475.25
Employment compensation 5 687,537.56
Total of petitioners' claims '\ .425.417.67
If more space is needed to list petitioners, attach additional sheets. Write the alleged debtor's name and the case number, if known, at
the top of each sheet. Following the format of this form, set out the information required in Parts 3 and 4 of the form for each
additional petitioning creditor, the petitioner's claim, the petitioner's representative, and the petitioner's attorney. Include the
statement under penalty of perjury set out in Part 4 of the form, followed by each additional petitioner's (or representative's) signature,
along with the signature of the petitioner's attorney.
Request for Relief
WARNING -- Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime. Making a false statement in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to
$500,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152,1341,1519, and 3571.
Petitioners request that an order for relief be entered against the debtor under the chapter of 11 U.S.C. specified in this petition. If a
petitioning creditor is a corporation, attach the corporate ownership statement required by Bankruptcy Rule 1010(b). If any petitioner is a
foreign representative appointed in a foreign proceeding, attach a certified copy of the order of the court granting recognition.
I have examined the information in this document and have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct.
Petitioners or Petitioners' Representative Attorneys
Name and mailing address of petitioner
Christopher Spangler
Name
15518KiplandsBend Dr.
Number Street
Houston TX
City State
77014
ZIP Code
Printed name
Firm name, if any
Number Street
-None^—-petitioner-appearinc}-pr(
Name and mailing address of petitioner's representative, If any
Name
Number Street
City State ZIP Code
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on
1M /
'e'of petitlone( or representative, including representative's title
City
Bar number
State
Signature of attorney
Date signed
State ZIP Code
Contact phone __ Email ___
MM /DD /YYYY
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndivldual pages
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 3 of 6[Image-verified claim table: Christopher Spangler | Unpaid wages | $30,404.86; Phillip R. Tucker | Employment compensation | $707,475.25; Neill Whiteley | Employment compensation | $687,537.56; Total $1,425,417.67. Spangler address 15518 Kiplands Bend Dr., Houston TX 77014. Signature present, execution 07/16/2026. Representative blank. Attorney entry None—petitioner appearing pro… [ending clipped]; remaining attorney fields/signature/date blank.]
claimallegation
Each petitioner signs a penalty-of-perjury declaration and the request for an order for relief. Representative fields are blank; attorney fi
Each petitioner signs a penalty-of-perjury declaration and the request for an order for relief. Representative fields are blank; attorney fields say None—petitioner appearing pro… with the ending clipped, and attorney signature/date lines are blank. This source is the initiating request, not proof that relief was granted.
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Debtor Cyberlux Corporation Case number (jyiuumi)_
13. Each petitioner's claim Name of petitioner Nature of petitioner's claim
Christopher Spangler
Phillip R. Tucker
Amount of the claim
above the value of
any lien
,30,404.86
Neill Whitelev
Employment compensation 5 707,475.25
Employment compensation 5 687,537.56
Total of petitioners' claims '\ .425.417.67
If more space is needed to list petitioners, attach additional sheets. Write the alleged debtor's name and the case number, if known, at
the top of each sheet. Following the format of this form, set out the information required in Parts 3 and 4 of the form for each
additional petitioning creditor, the petitioner's claim, the petitioner's representative, and the petitioner's attorney. Include the
statement under penalty of perjury set out in Part 4 of the form, followed by each additional petitioner's (or representative's) signature,
along with the signature of the petitioner's attorney.
Request for Relief
WARNING -- Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime. Making a false statement in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to
$500,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152,1341,1519, and 3571.
Petitioners request that an order for relief be entered against the debtor under the chapter of 11 U.S.C. specified in this petition. If a
petitioning creditor is a corporation, attach the corporate ownership statement required by Bankruptcy Rule 1010(b). If any petitioner is a
foreign representative appointed in a foreign proceeding, attach a certified copy of the order of the court granting recognition.
I have examined the information in this document and have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct.
Petitioners or Petitioners' Representative Attorneys
Name and mailing address of petitioner
Christopher Spangler
Name
15518KiplandsBend Dr.
Number Street
Houston TX
City State
77014
ZIP Code
Printed name
Firm name, if any
Number Street
-None^—-petitioner-appearinc}-pr(
Name and mailing address of petitioner's representative, If any
Name
Number Street
City State ZIP Code
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on
1M /
'e'of petitlone( or representative, including representative's title
City
Bar number
State
Signature of attorney
Date signed
State ZIP Code
Contact phone __ Email ___
MM /DD /YYYY
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndivldual pages
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 3 of 6[Image-verified claim table: Christopher Spangler | Unpaid wages | $30,404.86; Phillip R. Tucker | Employment compensation | $707,475.25; Neill Whiteley | Employment compensation | $687,537.56; Total $1,425,417.67. Spangler address 15518 Kiplands Bend Dr., Houston TX 77014. Signature present, execution 07/16/2026. Representative blank. Attorney entry None—petitioner appearing pro… [ending clipped]; remaining attorney fields/signature/date blank.]
claimallegation
Attachment A appears twice with the same twenty-two non-petitioning creditor rows and amounts; the two page layouts differ but they do not c
Attachment A appears twice with the same twenty-two non-petitioning creditor rows and amounts; the two page layouts differ but they do not create additional creditors or claims. It says no listed creditor joins the petition and relies principally on interpleader/related records to support general nonpayment and the asserted twelve-or-more-creditor threshold.
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
claimallegation
The attachment says $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to Cyberlux was deposited in the EDVA registry on 6 March 2026 under ECF150. The attach
The attachment says $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to Cyberlux was deposited in the EDVA registry on 6 March 2026 under ECF150. The attachment is a petitioner account of that fund and competing claims, not an allocation or distribution order.
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
claimallegation
The schedule lists Legalist $13,033,030.36, IRS $1,108,447.86 and RB Capital approximately $4.1 million with source/date qualifications. Atl
The schedule lists Legalist $13,033,030.36, IRS $1,108,447.86 and RB Capital approximately $4.1 million with source/date qualifications. Atlantic Wave and Secure Community are expressly marked settled and satisfied, not assigned positive unpaid balances. Their presence on a known-creditor list must not be treated as two current unpaid debts without further evidence.
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
claimallegation
The schedule reports Thin Air $1,224,275.14, Aerotek $364,198.59, ARG at least $4,593,186, Third Generation $238,014, ANPC $2,926,814.39, Ca
The schedule reports Thin Air $1,224,275.14, Aerotek $364,198.59, ARG at least $4,593,186, Third Generation $238,014, ANPC $2,926,814.39, Catalyst $2,676,378.58 and Clayton $1,138,899.98, with contract, judgment, acquisition, lease and receivership descriptions. These are asserted amounts and bases, not adjudicated bankruptcy allowances.
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Cyberlux Corporation
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Fill in this information to identify the case:
United States Bankruptcy Court for the:
District of NfiVflria
(Stale)
Case number (H known): Chapter
Official Form 205
RECEIVED
AND FILED
JUL 11 2026
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT
DANIEL S, OWENS, CLERK
Q Check if this is an
amended filing
Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndividual 12/15
Use this form to begin a bankruptcy case against a non-individual you allege to be a debtor subject to an involuntary case. If you want to begin
a case against an individual, use the Involuntary Petition Against an Individual (Official Form 1 05). Be as complete and accurate as possible. If
more space is needed, attach any additional sheets to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write debtor's name and case number (if
known).
Identify the Chapter of the Bankruptcy Code Under Which Petition Is Filed
1. Chapter of the
Bankruptcy Code
Check one:
CX Chapter/
Q Chapter 11
Identify the Debtor
2. Debtor's name
3. Other names you know
the debtor has used in
the last 8 years
Include any assumed
names, trade names, or
doing business as names.
4. Debtor's federal
Employer Identification
Number (EIN)
s. Debtor's address
_CybeiliJX_CQiDor-atk}DNone known
Q Unknown
91-2048978
EIN
Principal place of business
800 Park Offices
Number Street
Durham
Drive, Suite
NC
3209
27709
Mailing address, if different
c/o CT Corporation System
Number Street
ZQl_S._CarsoD_SL,_Ste^2aO_
P.O. Box
Carson City
City
Durham County
County
State ZIP Code City
NV 89701
State ZIP Code
Location of principal assets, if different from
principal place of business
U.S. Dist. Ct. Registry, E.D. Va., 3:25-1
Number Street I
Richmond
City
VA 23219
State ZIP Code
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndividual page 1
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 1 of 6[Image-verified form fields: District of Nevada; Chapter 7 checked, Chapter 11 unchecked, amended unchecked. RECEIVED AND FILED JUL 17 2026. Debtor Cyberlux Corporation; other names None known; EIN 91-2048978, unknown unchecked. Principal business 800 Park Offices Drive, Suite 3209, Durham NC 27709, Durham County. Mailing c/o CT Corporation System, 701 S. Carson St., Ste. 200, Carson City NV 89701. Principal assets field: U.S. Dist. Ct. Registry, E.D. Va., 3:25- [remainder clipped]; Richmond VA 23219.]
entityobservation
Thin Air Gear, LLC
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Aerotek, Inc.
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
The ARG Group, LLC
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Read the anchor · page 5
Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Read the anchor · page 5
Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Clayton Services, Inc.
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
North Axis Advisory, LLC
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Marlin Leasing Corporation
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Christopher Spangler
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Debtor Cyberlux Corporation Case number (jyiuumi)_
13. Each petitioner's claim Name of petitioner Nature of petitioner's claim
Christopher Spangler
Phillip R. Tucker
Amount of the claim
above the value of
any lien
,30,404.86
Neill Whitelev
Employment compensation 5 707,475.25
Employment compensation 5 687,537.56
Total of petitioners' claims '\ .425.417.67
If more space is needed to list petitioners, attach additional sheets. Write the alleged debtor's name and the case number, if known, at
the top of each sheet. Following the format of this form, set out the information required in Parts 3 and 4 of the form for each
additional petitioning creditor, the petitioner's claim, the petitioner's representative, and the petitioner's attorney. Include the
statement under penalty of perjury set out in Part 4 of the form, followed by each additional petitioner's (or representative's) signature,
along with the signature of the petitioner's attorney.
Request for Relief
WARNING -- Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime. Making a false statement in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to
$500,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152,1341,1519, and 3571.
Petitioners request that an order for relief be entered against the debtor under the chapter of 11 U.S.C. specified in this petition. If a
petitioning creditor is a corporation, attach the corporate ownership statement required by Bankruptcy Rule 1010(b). If any petitioner is a
foreign representative appointed in a foreign proceeding, attach a certified copy of the order of the court granting recognition.
I have examined the information in this document and have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct.
Petitioners or Petitioners' Representative Attorneys
Name and mailing address of petitioner
Christopher Spangler
Name
15518KiplandsBend Dr.
Number Street
Houston TX
City State
77014
ZIP Code
Printed name
Firm name, if any
Number Street
-None^—-petitioner-appearinc}-pr(
Name and mailing address of petitioner's representative, If any
Name
Number Street
City State ZIP Code
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on
1M /
'e'of petitlone( or representative, including representative's title
City
Bar number
State
Signature of attorney
Date signed
State ZIP Code
Contact phone __ Email ___
MM /DD /YYYY
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndivldual pages
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 3 of 6[Image-verified claim table: Christopher Spangler | Unpaid wages | $30,404.86; Phillip R. Tucker | Employment compensation | $707,475.25; Neill Whiteley | Employment compensation | $687,537.56; Total $1,425,417.67. Spangler address 15518 Kiplands Bend Dr., Houston TX 77014. Signature present, execution 07/16/2026. Representative blank. Attorney entry None—petitioner appearing pro… [ending clipped]; remaining attorney fields/signature/date blank.]
entityobservation
Rob Caudle
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Roman Investments PR LLC
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
MAS USA MGT LLC
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Michael Sinensky
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Robert W. Berleth
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
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Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Phillip R. Tucker
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Debtor Cyberlux Corporation Case number (jyiuumi)_
13. Each petitioner's claim Name of petitioner Nature of petitioner's claim
Christopher Spangler
Phillip R. Tucker
Amount of the claim
above the value of
any lien
,30,404.86
Neill Whitelev
Employment compensation 5 707,475.25
Employment compensation 5 687,537.56
Total of petitioners' claims '\ .425.417.67
If more space is needed to list petitioners, attach additional sheets. Write the alleged debtor's name and the case number, if known, at
the top of each sheet. Following the format of this form, set out the information required in Parts 3 and 4 of the form for each
additional petitioning creditor, the petitioner's claim, the petitioner's representative, and the petitioner's attorney. Include the
statement under penalty of perjury set out in Part 4 of the form, followed by each additional petitioner's (or representative's) signature,
along with the signature of the petitioner's attorney.
Request for Relief
WARNING -- Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime. Making a false statement in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to
$500,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152,1341,1519, and 3571.
Petitioners request that an order for relief be entered against the debtor under the chapter of 11 U.S.C. specified in this petition. If a
petitioning creditor is a corporation, attach the corporate ownership statement required by Bankruptcy Rule 1010(b). If any petitioner is a
foreign representative appointed in a foreign proceeding, attach a certified copy of the order of the court granting recognition.
I have examined the information in this document and have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct.
Petitioners or Petitioners' Representative Attorneys
Name and mailing address of petitioner
Christopher Spangler
Name
15518KiplandsBend Dr.
Number Street
Houston TX
City State
77014
ZIP Code
Printed name
Firm name, if any
Number Street
-None^—-petitioner-appearinc}-pr(
Name and mailing address of petitioner's representative, If any
Name
Number Street
City State ZIP Code
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on
1M /
'e'of petitlone( or representative, including representative's title
City
Bar number
State
Signature of attorney
Date signed
State ZIP Code
Contact phone __ Email ___
MM /DD /YYYY
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndivldual pages
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 3 of 6[Image-verified claim table: Christopher Spangler | Unpaid wages | $30,404.86; Phillip R. Tucker | Employment compensation | $707,475.25; Neill Whiteley | Employment compensation | $687,537.56; Total $1,425,417.67. Spangler address 15518 Kiplands Bend Dr., Houston TX 77014. Signature present, execution 07/16/2026. Representative blank. Attorney entry None—petitioner appearing pro… [ending clipped]; remaining attorney fields/signature/date blank.]
entityobservation
Neill Whiteley
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Debtor Cyberlux Corporation Case number (jyiuumi)_
13. Each petitioner's claim Name of petitioner Nature of petitioner's claim
Christopher Spangler
Phillip R. Tucker
Amount of the claim
above the value of
any lien
,30,404.86
Neill Whitelev
Employment compensation 5 707,475.25
Employment compensation 5 687,537.56
Total of petitioners' claims '\ .425.417.67
If more space is needed to list petitioners, attach additional sheets. Write the alleged debtor's name and the case number, if known, at
the top of each sheet. Following the format of this form, set out the information required in Parts 3 and 4 of the form for each
additional petitioning creditor, the petitioner's claim, the petitioner's representative, and the petitioner's attorney. Include the
statement under penalty of perjury set out in Part 4 of the form, followed by each additional petitioner's (or representative's) signature,
along with the signature of the petitioner's attorney.
Request for Relief
WARNING -- Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime. Making a false statement in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to
$500,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152,1341,1519, and 3571.
Petitioners request that an order for relief be entered against the debtor under the chapter of 11 U.S.C. specified in this petition. If a
petitioning creditor is a corporation, attach the corporate ownership statement required by Bankruptcy Rule 1010(b). If any petitioner is a
foreign representative appointed in a foreign proceeding, attach a certified copy of the order of the court granting recognition.
I have examined the information in this document and have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct.
Petitioners or Petitioners' Representative Attorneys
Name and mailing address of petitioner
Christopher Spangler
Name
15518KiplandsBend Dr.
Number Street
Houston TX
City State
77014
ZIP Code
Printed name
Firm name, if any
Number Street
-None^—-petitioner-appearinc}-pr(
Name and mailing address of petitioner's representative, If any
Name
Number Street
City State ZIP Code
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on
1M /
'e'of petitlone( or representative, including representative's title
City
Bar number
State
Signature of attorney
Date signed
State ZIP Code
Contact phone __ Email ___
MM /DD /YYYY
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndivldual pages
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 3 of 6[Image-verified claim table: Christopher Spangler | Unpaid wages | $30,404.86; Phillip R. Tucker | Employment compensation | $707,475.25; Neill Whiteley | Employment compensation | $687,537.56; Total $1,425,417.67. Spangler address 15518 Kiplands Bend Dr., Houston TX 77014. Signature present, execution 07/16/2026. Representative blank. Attorney entry None—petitioner appearing pro… [ending clipped]; remaining attorney fields/signature/date blank.]
entityobservation
Legalist SPV III, LP
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Read the anchor · page 5
Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
Secure Community, LLC
Read the anchor · page 5
Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service)
Read the anchor · page 5
Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
entityobservation
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
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Debtor: Cyberlux Corporation Case number (if known):
ATTACHMENT A TO INVOLUNTARY PETITION
Other Known Creditors of the Debtor (Non-Petitioning)
The following creditors of the debtor are known to the petitioners, principally from the record in Hll Mission
Technologies Corp. v. Cyberlux Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-483-JAG (E.D. Va.) (the "Virginia Interpleader"), in
which $23,736,937.56 otherwise payable to the debtor was deposited into the registry of that court on March 6, 2026 (ECF
No. 150). Amounts below reflect the claim amounts asserted in, or known to the petitioners from, the records of the Virginia
Interpleader and related proceedings. None of the creditors listed below joins in this petition. This list is provided in support
of the allegation in item 11 that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due, and confirms that the debtor
has 12 or more creditors, such that the three-petitioner requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 303(b)(l) applies and is satisfied.
Name of creditor
Legalist SPV III, LP
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Secure Community, LLC
United States of America (Internal
Revenue Service)
RB Capital Partners, Inc.
Thin Air Gear, LLC
Aerotek, Inc.
The ARG Group, LLC
Third Generation Development, L.P.
Montague Capital Partners, LLC
Advanced Navigation and Positioning
Corporation
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc.
Clayton Services, Inc.
North Axis Advisory, LLC
Marlin Leasing Corporation
Rob Caudle
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield
Roman Investments PR LLC
MAS USA MGT LLC
Michael Sinensky
Fairwlnds Technologies, LLC
Robert W. Berleth, solely in his
capacity as Receiver for Cybertux
Corporation
Nature / basis of claim
Asserted security interest in and assignment of the debtor's accounts
receivable; per its March 20, 2026 Petition in Intervention in Cause No.
2026-18441 (152nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas), Legalist asserts
$13,033,030.36 as of February 19, 2026, secured by UCC liens on all
assets of the debtor; default noticed November 4, 2024
Judgment entered by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 28,
2023; per the parties' mutual settlement and the Order to Distribute Funds
and Terminate Receivership in Cause No. 2024-48085 (129th Jud. Dist. Ct,
Harris County, Texas), all judgments and claims between the parties are
deemed fully and finally satisfied
Co-holder of the June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; settled and satisfied
per the same order in Cause No. 2024-48085
Federal tax liens; notices filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State on
October 10, 2023, October 26, 2023,and April 30, 2024
Pending action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
California, Case No. 3:24-cv-01434; amount per the debtor's own estimate
Claim for funds due to the debtor to compensate its subcontractors
Claim based on a North Carolina judgment against the debtor
Contract claim against the debtor
Claim for amounts owed under the lease of a Spring, Texas warehouse
Claims for amounts owed under several contracts with the debtor; litigating
in North Carolina state court
Claim pursuant to a purchase agreement with the debtor
Claim arising from the debtor's purchase of the Catalyst Machineworks
business
Claim against the debtor; also petitioner in Cause No. 2026-17258 (165th
Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris County, Texas) seeking appointment of a general
receiver over the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Asserted claim for amounts owed by the debtor
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds(ECF No.150 U 12)
Competing claim to the interpleaded funds (ECF No. 150 H 12)
Claim for an 8% teaming fee under a June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9,
2025 in the amount stated in the debtor's own accounting
Receiver's fees and expenses for marshalling the Corpus, asserted with
priority under Bergeron (Cause No. 2024-48085,129th Jud. Dist. Ct, Harris
County, Texas)
Amount, if known
$13,033,030.36
Settled and satisfied
Settled and satisfied
$1,108,447.86
Approx. $4,100,000.00
$1,224,275.14
$364,198.59
At least $4,593,186.00
$238,014.00
Unknown
$2,926,814,39
$2,676,378.58
$1,138,899.98
$36,691.95
$36,009,40
$9,392.50
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
$2,348,542.00
$5,934,234.39
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 5 of 6[Image-verified structured row mapping, each row read on this page; original table text remains above.]
Legalist SPV III, LP | Asserted accounts-receivable security interest/assignment; March 20, 2026 intervention in Texas 2026-18441; amount as of February 19, 2026, all-assets UCC liens and default notice November 4, 2024. | $13,033,030.36
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC | June 28, 2023 Richmond judgment; mutual settlement and distribution/receivership-termination order in Texas 2024-48085 described as fully satisfying all judgments/claims. | Settled and satisfied
Secure Community, LLC | Co-holder of Richmond judgment; settled/satisfied under same Texas order. | Settled and satisfied
United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) | Federal tax liens noticed in North Carolina October 10 and 26, 2023 and April 30, 2024. | $1,108,447.86
RB Capital Partners, Inc. | SD California 3:24-cv-01434; debtor estimate. | Approx. $4,100,000.00
Thin Air Gear, LLC | Claim for funds due to debtor to compensate subcontractors. | $1,224,275.14
Aerotek, Inc. | North Carolina judgment claim. | $364,198.59
The ARG Group, LLC | Contract claim. | At least $4,593,186.00
Third Generation Development, L.P. | Spring, Texas warehouse lease. | $238,014.00
Montague Capital Partners, LLC | Several contracts; North Carolina litigation. | Unknown
Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation | Purchase agreement claim. | $2,926,814.39
Catalyst Machineworks, Inc. | Purchase of Catalyst business. | $2,676,378.58
Clayton Services, Inc. | Claim and general-receiver petition in Texas 2026-17258, 165th Judicial District. | $1,138,899.98
North Axis Advisory, LLC | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,691.95
Marlin Leasing Corporation | Asserted amounts owed. | $36,009.40
Rob Caudle | Asserted amounts owed. | $9,392.50
Assure Global, LLC d/b/a WeShield | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Roman Investments PR LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
MAS USA MGT LLC | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Michael Sinensky | Competing interpleader claim, ECF150 paragraph12. | Unknown
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC | 8% teaming fee under June 7, 2023 contract, invoiced July 9, 2025, debtor accounting amount. | $2,348,542.00
Robert W. Berleth | Solely as Cyberlux receiver: fees/expenses marshalling corpus, asserted priority under Bergeron in Texas 2024-48085. | $5,934,234.39
eventattribution
All three petitioners sign.
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Debtor Cyberlux Corporation Case number (jyiuumi)_
13. Each petitioner's claim Name of petitioner Nature of petitioner's claim
Christopher Spangler
Phillip R. Tucker
Amount of the claim
above the value of
any lien
,30,404.86
Neill Whitelev
Employment compensation 5 707,475.25
Employment compensation 5 687,537.56
Total of petitioners' claims '\ .425.417.67
If more space is needed to list petitioners, attach additional sheets. Write the alleged debtor's name and the case number, if known, at
the top of each sheet. Following the format of this form, set out the information required in Parts 3 and 4 of the form for each
additional petitioning creditor, the petitioner's claim, the petitioner's representative, and the petitioner's attorney. Include the
statement under penalty of perjury set out in Part 4 of the form, followed by each additional petitioner's (or representative's) signature,
along with the signature of the petitioner's attorney.
Request for Relief
WARNING -- Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime. Making a false statement in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to
$500,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152,1341,1519, and 3571.
Petitioners request that an order for relief be entered against the debtor under the chapter of 11 U.S.C. specified in this petition. If a
petitioning creditor is a corporation, attach the corporate ownership statement required by Bankruptcy Rule 1010(b). If any petitioner is a
foreign representative appointed in a foreign proceeding, attach a certified copy of the order of the court granting recognition.
I have examined the information in this document and have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct.
Petitioners or Petitioners' Representative Attorneys
Name and mailing address of petitioner
Christopher Spangler
Name
15518KiplandsBend Dr.
Number Street
Houston TX
City State
77014
ZIP Code
Printed name
Firm name, if any
Number Street
-None^—-petitioner-appearinc}-pr(
Name and mailing address of petitioner's representative, If any
Name
Number Street
City State ZIP Code
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on
1M /
'e'of petitlone( or representative, including representative's title
City
Bar number
State
Signature of attorney
Date signed
State ZIP Code
Contact phone __ Email ___
MM /DD /YYYY
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndivldual pages
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 3 of 6[Image-verified claim table: Christopher Spangler | Unpaid wages | $30,404.86; Phillip R. Tucker | Employment compensation | $707,475.25; Neill Whiteley | Employment compensation | $687,537.56; Total $1,425,417.67. Spangler address 15518 Kiplands Bend Dr., Houston TX 77014. Signature present, execution 07/16/2026. Representative blank. Attorney entry None—petitioner appearing pro… [ending clipped]; remaining attorney fields/signature/date blank.]
eventattribution
Involuntary Chapter 7 petition filed and docketed.
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Fill in this information to identify the case:
United States Bankruptcy Court for the:
District of NfiVflria
(Stale)
Case number (H known): Chapter
Official Form 205
RECEIVED
AND FILED
JUL 11 2026
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT
DANIEL S, OWENS, CLERK
Q Check if this is an
amended filing
Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndividual 12/15
Use this form to begin a bankruptcy case against a non-individual you allege to be a debtor subject to an involuntary case. If you want to begin
a case against an individual, use the Involuntary Petition Against an Individual (Official Form 1 05). Be as complete and accurate as possible. If
more space is needed, attach any additional sheets to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write debtor's name and case number (if
known).
Identify the Chapter of the Bankruptcy Code Under Which Petition Is Filed
1. Chapter of the
Bankruptcy Code
Check one:
CX Chapter/
Q Chapter 11
Identify the Debtor
2. Debtor's name
3. Other names you know
the debtor has used in
the last 8 years
Include any assumed
names, trade names, or
doing business as names.
4. Debtor's federal
Employer Identification
Number (EIN)
s. Debtor's address
_CybeiliJX_CQiDor-atk}DNone known
Q Unknown
91-2048978
EIN
Principal place of business
800 Park Offices
Number Street
Durham
Drive, Suite
NC
3209
27709
Mailing address, if different
c/o CT Corporation System
Number Street
ZQl_S._CarsoD_SL,_Ste^2aO_
P.O. Box
Carson City
City
Durham County
County
State ZIP Code City
NV 89701
State ZIP Code
Location of principal assets, if different from
principal place of business
U.S. Dist. Ct. Registry, E.D. Va., 3:25-1
Number Street I
Richmond
City
VA 23219
State ZIP Code
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndividual page 1
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 1 of 6[Image-verified form fields: District of Nevada; Chapter 7 checked, Chapter 11 unchecked, amended unchecked. RECEIVED AND FILED JUL 17 2026. Debtor Cyberlux Corporation; other names None known; EIN 91-2048978, unknown unchecked. Principal business 800 Park Offices Drive, Suite 3209, Durham NC 27709, Durham County. Mailing c/o CT Corporation System, 701 S. Carson St., Ste. 200, Carson City NV 89701. Principal assets field: U.S. Dist. Ct. Registry, E.D. Va., 3:25- [remainder clipped]; Richmond VA 23219.]
inferenceinference
The list cannot be used as a simple current-liability sum or an unqualified creditor count: it repeats once, labels two entries settled, inc
The list cannot be used as a simple current-liability sum or an unqualified creditor count: it repeats once, labels two entries settled, includes unknown/approximate/minimum amounts and competing fund claims. The petitioners’ threshold assertion remains subject to eligibility/dispute and current-status evidence.
inferenceinference
The form’s venue checkbox is broader than principal business/assets alone. North Carolina business and Virginia registry locations do not th
The form’s venue checkbox is broader than principal business/assets alone. North Carolina business and Virginia registry locations do not themselves resolve the separately selected Nevada venue premise.
otherattribution
Complete supplied 6-page source reviewed at SHA-256 48215457c3fd046e061d6a88d7b2875213d15b445d5af0712133c613f46d7434. Source assertions, ori
Complete supplied 6-page source reviewed at SHA-256 48215457c3fd046e061d6a88d7b2875213d15b445d5af0712133c613f46d7434. Source assertions, original visual features, filing/communication context and identified missing attachments are retained. All six native-text pages fully read; page 6 re-read separately after a combined output truncation. Every page visually inspected. Form selections, filing date, signature dates and all twenty-two rows on both layouts checked; structured supplements correct OCR/column ambiguities without claiming a broader docket audit.
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Fill in this information to identify the case:
United States Bankruptcy Court for the:
District of NfiVflria
(Stale)
Case number (H known): Chapter
Official Form 205
RECEIVED
AND FILED
JUL 11 2026
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT
DANIEL S, OWENS, CLERK
Q Check if this is an
amended filing
Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndividual 12/15
Use this form to begin a bankruptcy case against a non-individual you allege to be a debtor subject to an involuntary case. If you want to begin
a case against an individual, use the Involuntary Petition Against an Individual (Official Form 1 05). Be as complete and accurate as possible. If
more space is needed, attach any additional sheets to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write debtor's name and case number (if
known).
Identify the Chapter of the Bankruptcy Code Under Which Petition Is Filed
1. Chapter of the
Bankruptcy Code
Check one:
CX Chapter/
Q Chapter 11
Identify the Debtor
2. Debtor's name
3. Other names you know
the debtor has used in
the last 8 years
Include any assumed
names, trade names, or
doing business as names.
4. Debtor's federal
Employer Identification
Number (EIN)
s. Debtor's address
_CybeiliJX_CQiDor-atk}DNone known
Q Unknown
91-2048978
EIN
Principal place of business
800 Park Offices
Number Street
Durham
Drive, Suite
NC
3209
27709
Mailing address, if different
c/o CT Corporation System
Number Street
ZQl_S._CarsoD_SL,_Ste^2aO_
P.O. Box
Carson City
City
Durham County
County
State ZIP Code City
NV 89701
State ZIP Code
Location of principal assets, if different from
principal place of business
U.S. Dist. Ct. Registry, E.D. Va., 3:25-1
Number Street I
Richmond
City
VA 23219
State ZIP Code
Official Form 205 Involuntary Petition Against a Non-lndividual page 1
Case 26-50721-hlb Doc 1 Entered 07/17/26 14:12:05 Page 1 of 6[Image-verified form fields: District of Nevada; Chapter 7 checked, Chapter 11 unchecked, amended unchecked. RECEIVED AND FILED JUL 17 2026. Debtor Cyberlux Corporation; other names None known; EIN 91-2048978, unknown unchecked. Principal business 800 Park Offices Drive, Suite 3209, Durham NC 27709, Durham County. Mailing c/o CT Corporation System, 701 S. Carson St., Ste. 200, Carson City NV 89701. Principal assets field: U.S. Dist. Ct. Registry, E.D. Va., 3:25- [remainder clipped]; Richmond VA 23219.]
questionquestion
What evidence establishes each petitioner’s qualifying, undisputed claim and the debtor’s general payment status at filing?
questionquestion
Which scheduled claims remained outstanding, overlap or are disputed, and what actual rulings determined relief, venue and allowance?
questionquestion
Does the petition establish adjudicated insolvency or twenty-two additional unpaid debts?
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Christopher Spangler, Phillip R. Tucker and Neill Whiteley filed an involuntary Chapter 7 petition against Cyberlux in the District of Nevada. They assert unpaid wage and employment-compensation claims totalling $1,425,417.67 and allege that Cyberlux is generally not paying its debts as they become due.supportsThree former workers file involuntary Chapter 7 petition against Cyberlux
This reviewed database occurrence and exact public source passage document the dated event in the public chronology.
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The controlling book publication map connects this dated event to Part III, Chapter 32. The connection follows stored event/source and publication identifiers.
The schedule reports Thin Air $1,224,275.14, Aerotek $364,198.59, ARG at least $4,593,186, Third Generation $238,014, ANPC $2,926,814.39, Catalyst $2,676,378.58 and Clayton $1,138,899.98, with contract, judgment, acquisition, lease and receivership descriptions. These are asserted amounts and bases, not adjudicated bankruptcy allowances.supportsWhich scheduled claims remained outstanding, overlap or are disputed, and what actual rulings determined relief, venue and allowance?
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
Attachment A appears twice with the same twenty-two non-petitioning creditor rows and amounts; the two page layouts differ but they do not create additional creditors or claims. It says no listed creditor joins the petition and relies principally on interpleader/related records to support general nonpayment and the asserted twelve-or-more-creditor threshold.supportsDoes the petition establish adjudicated insolvency or twenty-two additional unpaid debts?
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
Petitioners select corporation, none of the listed specialised business types, no known pending affiliate/partner bankruptcy and no claim transfer to or by a petitioner. They allege eligibility under §303 and generally unpaid debts excluding bona fide disputes; they do not select the alternative recent-custodian ground. These are petition assertions, not court findings.supportsThe form’s venue checkbox is broader than principal business/assets alone. North Carolina business and Virginia registry locations do not themselves resolve the separately selected Nevada venue premise.
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
Fairwinds is listed at $2,348,542 for an 8% teaming fee under a 7 June 2023 contract invoiced 9 July 2025, described as the debtor’s accounting figure. Robert W. Berleth is listed solely in receiver capacity at $5,934,234.39 for fees/expenses with asserted Bergeron priority. Neither claim’s allowance or priority is decided by this schedule.supportsWhich scheduled claims remained outstanding, overlap or are disputed, and what actual rulings determined relief, venue and allowance?
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
The schedule lists Legalist $13,033,030.36, IRS $1,108,447.86 and RB Capital approximately $4.1 million with source/date qualifications. Atlantic Wave and Secure Community are expressly marked settled and satisfied, not assigned positive unpaid balances. Their presence on a known-creditor list must not be treated as two current unpaid debts without further evidence.supportsWhich scheduled claims remained outstanding, overlap or are disputed, and what actual rulings determined relief, venue and allowance?
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
Petitioners select corporation, none of the listed specialised business types, no known pending affiliate/partner bankruptcy and no claim transfer to or by a petitioner. They allege eligibility under §303 and generally unpaid debts excluding bona fide disputes; they do not select the alternative recent-custodian ground. These are petition assertions, not court findings.supportsDoes the petition establish adjudicated insolvency or twenty-two additional unpaid debts?
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
North Axis $36,691.95, Marlin Leasing $36,009.40 and Rob Caudle $9,392.50 are listed as asserted amounts owed. Montague and the four WeShield-related claimants are listed with unknown amounts. Unknown is not zero, and potentially related fund claims are not shown to be additive.supportsDoes the petition establish adjudicated insolvency or twenty-two additional unpaid debts?
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
Each petitioner signs a penalty-of-perjury declaration and the request for an order for relief. Representative fields are blank; attorney fields say None—petitioner appearing pro… with the ending clipped, and attorney signature/date lines are blank. This source is the initiating request, not proof that relief was granted.supportsWhich scheduled claims remained outstanding, overlap or are disputed, and what actual rulings determined relief, venue and allowance?
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
The form identifies EIN 91-2048978, principal business in Durham, North Carolina, Nevada mailing address care of CT Corporation System, and principal assets in the EDVA court registry in Richmond. It selects the 180-day domicile/business/assets venue alternative but does not specify which disjunct supplies Nevada venue. No separate venue ruling is attached.supportsThe form’s venue checkbox is broader than principal business/assets alone. North Carolina business and Virginia registry locations do not themselves resolve the separately selected Nevada venue premise.
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
The schedule reports Thin Air $1,224,275.14, Aerotek $364,198.59, ARG at least $4,593,186, Third Generation $238,014, ANPC $2,926,814.39, Catalyst $2,676,378.58 and Clayton $1,138,899.98, with contract, judgment, acquisition, lease and receivership descriptions. These are asserted amounts and bases, not adjudicated bankruptcy allowances.supportsThe list cannot be used as a simple current-liability sum or an unqualified creditor count: it repeats once, labels two entries settled, includes unknown/approximate/minimum amounts and competing fund claims. The petitioners’ threshold assertion remains subject to eligibility/dispute and current-status evidence.
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
Petitioners select corporation, none of the listed specialised business types, no known pending affiliate/partner bankruptcy and no claim transfer to or by a petitioner. They allege eligibility under §303 and generally unpaid debts excluding bona fide disputes; they do not select the alternative recent-custodian ground. These are petition assertions, not court findings.supportsWhat evidence establishes each petitioner’s qualifying, undisputed claim and the debtor’s general payment status at filing?
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
The schedule lists Legalist $13,033,030.36, IRS $1,108,447.86 and RB Capital approximately $4.1 million with source/date qualifications. Atlantic Wave and Secure Community are expressly marked settled and satisfied, not assigned positive unpaid balances. Their presence on a known-creditor list must not be treated as two current unpaid debts without further evidence.supportsThe list cannot be used as a simple current-liability sum or an unqualified creditor count: it repeats once, labels two entries settled, includes unknown/approximate/minimum amounts and competing fund claims. The petitioners’ threshold assertion remains subject to eligibility/dispute and current-status evidence.
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
Fairwinds is listed at $2,348,542 for an 8% teaming fee under a 7 June 2023 contract invoiced 9 July 2025, described as the debtor’s accounting figure. Robert W. Berleth is listed solely in receiver capacity at $5,934,234.39 for fees/expenses with asserted Bergeron priority. Neither claim’s allowance or priority is decided by this schedule.supportsThe list cannot be used as a simple current-liability sum or an unqualified creditor count: it repeats once, labels two entries settled, includes unknown/approximate/minimum amounts and competing fund claims. The petitioners’ threshold assertion remains subject to eligibility/dispute and current-status evidence.
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
The schedule lists Legalist $13,033,030.36, IRS $1,108,447.86 and RB Capital approximately $4.1 million with source/date qualifications. Atlantic Wave and Secure Community are expressly marked settled and satisfied, not assigned positive unpaid balances. Their presence on a known-creditor list must not be treated as two current unpaid debts without further evidence.supportsDoes the petition establish adjudicated insolvency or twenty-two additional unpaid debts?
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
Attachment A appears twice with the same twenty-two non-petitioning creditor rows and amounts; the two page layouts differ but they do not create additional creditors or claims. It says no listed creditor joins the petition and relies principally on interpleader/related records to support general nonpayment and the asserted twelve-or-more-creditor threshold.supportsWhat evidence establishes each petitioner’s qualifying, undisputed claim and the debtor’s general payment status at filing?
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
The petition lists Christopher Spangler, unpaid wages $30,404.86; Phillip R. Tucker, employment compensation $707,475.25; and Neill Whiteley, employment compensation $687,537.56, each stated above lien value. The printed total $1,425,417.67 equals the three amounts. No underlying wage agreement, judgment or dispute determination is appended.supportsWhat evidence establishes each petitioner’s qualifying, undisputed claim and the debtor’s general payment status at filing?
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
North Axis $36,691.95, Marlin Leasing $36,009.40 and Rob Caudle $9,392.50 are listed as asserted amounts owed. Montague and the four WeShield-related claimants are listed with unknown amounts. Unknown is not zero, and potentially related fund claims are not shown to be additive.supportsThe list cannot be used as a simple current-liability sum or an unqualified creditor count: it repeats once, labels two entries settled, includes unknown/approximate/minimum amounts and competing fund claims. The petitioners’ threshold assertion remains subject to eligibility/dispute and current-status evidence.
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
Attachment A appears twice with the same twenty-two non-petitioning creditor rows and amounts; the two page layouts differ but they do not create additional creditors or claims. It says no listed creditor joins the petition and relies principally on interpleader/related records to support general nonpayment and the asserted twelve-or-more-creditor threshold.supportsThe list cannot be used as a simple current-liability sum or an unqualified creditor count: it repeats once, labels two entries settled, includes unknown/approximate/minimum amounts and competing fund claims. The petitioners’ threshold assertion remains subject to eligibility/dispute and current-status evidence.
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
North Axis $36,691.95, Marlin Leasing $36,009.40 and Rob Caudle $9,392.50 are listed as asserted amounts owed. Montague and the four WeShield-related claimants are listed with unknown amounts. Unknown is not zero, and potentially related fund claims are not shown to be additive.supportsWhich scheduled claims remained outstanding, overlap or are disputed, and what actual rulings determined relief, venue and allowance?
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
The form identifies EIN 91-2048978, principal business in Durham, North Carolina, Nevada mailing address care of CT Corporation System, and principal assets in the EDVA court registry in Richmond. It selects the 180-day domicile/business/assets venue alternative but does not specify which disjunct supplies Nevada venue. No separate venue ruling is attached.supportsWhich scheduled claims remained outstanding, overlap or are disputed, and what actual rulings determined relief, venue and allowance?
Specifically named source propositions support the bounded distinction or question.
Each petitioner signs a penalty-of-perjury declaration and the request for an order for relief. Representative fields are blank; attorney fields say None—petitioner appearing pro… with the ending clipped, and attorney signature/date lines are blank. This source is the initiating request, not proof that relief was granted.supportsDoes the petition establish adjudicated insolvency or twenty-two additional unpaid debts?
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