Evidence Record

Exhibit 4

1. DEBTOR'S NAME: Provide only one Debtor name (1a or 1b) (use exact, full name; do not omit, modify, or abbreviate any part of the Debtor's name); if any part of the Individual Debtor's...

Type
exhibit
Court
EDVA
Case
HII v. Cyberlux interpleader
Docket
3:25-cv-00483
Pages
5
Lines
307
SHA-256
2871387d79bc

DISTIL analysis

DISTIL Run
Profile
Standard
Version
1
Doc Type
Court Exhibit - UCC Financing Statements
Total Nodes
20
Node Legend
Entity (ENT)
Event (EVT)
Claim (CLM)
Anchor (ANC)
Omission (OMI)
Tension (TEN)
Tell (TEL)
Inference (INF)
Hypothesis (HYP)
Stage 1
Index
Orientation · No nodes
Document Classification
Court Exhibit - UCC Financing Statements Nevada Secretary of State; North Carolina Secretary of State Commercial Law - Secured Transactions 2024-04-01
multi_jurisdiction_filinglitigation_exhibitfinancial_security_interest
Analytical Frame
Legal filing evidence in civil litigation (Case 3:25-cv-00483-JAG)
Analytical Summary
This exhibit contains two UCC-1 financing statements filed on April 1, 2024, establishing security interests in all assets of Cyberlux Corporation. Legalist SPV III, LP filed as secured party in both Nevada (filing number 2024395945-0) and North Carolina (filing number 20240038686M). The filings cover identical collateral ('all assets' or 'ALL ASSETS') and list Cyberlux Corporation's address as 800 Park Offices Dr., Ste. 3209, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Both filings were processed on the same day through different filing agents (Legalist Inc. directly in Nevada, Corporation Service Company in North Carolina), suggesting coordinated multi-state perfection of a blanket security interest. The exhibit was submitted in federal litigation in the Eastern District of Virginia in April 2026.
Key Points
  • Dual-state UCC-1 filings establishing comprehensive security interest in Cyberlux Corporation assets
  • Legalist SPV III, LP identified as secured party in both jurisdictions
  • Blanket collateral description covering 'all assets' in both filings
  • Coordinated same-day filing in Nevada and North Carolina on April 1, 2024
  • Submitted as Exhibit 4/5 in federal litigation two years after filing date
Stage 2
Core — Entities, Events, Claims
10 nodes
ENT-001
Entity
Cyberlux Corporation (Debtor)
Cyberlux Corporation, identified as debtor/obligor in UCC-1 financing statements filed in Nevada and North Carolina. Listed address: 800 Park Offices Dr., Ste. 3209, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
Page 3, 4, 5 — CYBERLUX CORPORATION 800 PARK OFFICES DR., STE. 3209 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC 27709
ENT-002
Entity
Legalist SPV III, LP (Secured Party)
Legalist SPV III, LP, identified as secured party in UCC-1 financing statements filed in Nevada and North Carolina. Listed address: 58 West Portal Ave. No. 747, San Francisco, CA 94127.
Page 3, 4, 5 — LEGALIST SPV III, LP 58 WEST PORTAL AVE. NO. 747 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127
ENT-003
Entity
Legalist Inc. (Filing Agent - Nevada)
Legalist Inc., entity that submitted the Nevada UCC-1 filing on behalf of Legalist SPV III, LP. Same San Francisco address as secured party: 58 West Portal Ave #747.
Page 2, 4 — Legalist Inc. 58 West Portal Ave #747 San Francisco, CA 94127, USA
ENT-004
Entity
Corporation Service Company (Filing Agent - North Carolina)
Corporation Service Company, professional filing service that submitted the North Carolina UCC-1 filing. Address: 801 Adlai Stevenson Drive, Springfield, IL 62703.
Page 5 — Corporation Service Company 801 Adlai Stevenson Drive Springfield, IL 62703
ENT-005
Entity
Nevada Secretary of State
Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division, filing office for the Nevada UCC-1 statement. Francisco V. Aguilar listed as Secretary of State, Deputy Bakkedahl as Deputy Secretary for Commercial Recordings.
Page 2, 3 — FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR Secretary of State DEPUTY BAKKEDAHL Deputy Secretary for Commercial Recordings STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Commercial Recordings Division
ENT-006
Entity
North Carolina Secretary of State
North Carolina Secretary of State filing office for the North Carolina UCC-1 statement. Elaine F. Marshall listed as NC Secretary of State.
Page 5 — Elaine F. Marshall NC Secretary of State
EVT-001
Event
Nevada UCC-1 Filing - April 1, 2024
UCC-1 financing statement filed in Nevada on April 1, 2024 at 11:49:44 AM. Filing number 2024395945-0. Work order W2024040101722. Filing fee $30.00 plus $0.75 credit card service fee paid by Legalist Inc. Status: Approved.
Page 2, 3, 4 — Filing Number 2024395945-0 Filing Date/Time 4/1/2024 11:49:44 AM Filing Status Approved Work Order #: W2024040101722 April 1, 2024
EVT-002
Event
North Carolina UCC-1 Filing - April 1, 2024
UCC-1 financing statement filed in North Carolina on April 1, 2024 at 7:44:00 PM. File number 20240038686M. Filed through Corporation Service Company.
Page 5 — File Number: 20240038686M Date Filed: 4/1/2024 7:44:00 PM Elaine F. Marshall NC Secretary of State
EVT-003
Event
Exhibit Filing in Federal Litigation
UCC financing statements submitted as Exhibit 4 or 5 in federal case 3:25-cv-00483-JAG, filed April 15, 2026 in the Eastern District of Virginia before Judge JAG. Document 175-5, pages 1-5, PageID# 2739-2743.
Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 — Case 3:25-cv-00483-JAG Document 175-5 Filed 04/15/26 Page 1 of 5 PageID# 2739 EXHIBIT 4
CLM-001
Claim
Blanket Security Interest in All Cyberlux Assets
Legalist SPV III, LP claims perfected security interest in all assets of Cyberlux Corporation through dual-state UCC-1 filings. Collateral description: 'ALL ASSETS' (Nevada) and 'All assets' (North Carolina).
Page 4, 5 — 4. COLLATERAL: This financing statement covers the following collateral: ALL ASSETS
Stage 3
In Situ — Quotations, Tells, Tensions, Questions
5 nodes
TEN-001
Tension
Two-Year Gap Between Filing and Litigation Exhibit
The UCC-1 financing statements were filed on April 1, 2024, but not introduced as litigation exhibits until April 15, 2026—a gap of over two years. This temporal distance raises questions about when the underlying dispute arose and why these security interest records became relevant to the federal case.
Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 — Filing Date/Time 4/1/2024 11:49:44 AM ... Case 3:25-cv-00483-JAG Document 175-5 Filed 04/15/26
TEN-002
Tension
Different Filing Agents for Coordinated Action
Nevada filing was submitted directly by Legalist Inc. (sharing address with secured party), while North Carolina filing was handled by Corporation Service Company (professional filing service in Illinois). The use of different agents for simultaneous filings in different states suggests either strategic choice or operational constraint.
Page 4, 5 — A. NAME & PHONE OF CONTACT AT FILER (optional) Legalist Inc. 415-570-7878 ... Corporation Service Company SPRFiling@cscglobal.com
QST-001
Question
What transaction underlies the security interest?
The UCC-1 filings establish a security interest but do not identify the underlying transaction—loan, investment, settlement, or other obligation—that gave rise to the secured claim. What financial relationship between Legalist SPV III, LP and Cyberlux Corporation necessitated this blanket security interest?
Page 4, 5 — 4. COLLATERAL: This financing statement covers the following collateral: ALL ASSETS
QST-002
Question
Why was multi-state filing necessary?
Legalist SPV III, LP filed UCC-1 statements in both Nevada and North Carolina on the same day. Cyberlux Corporation's principal address appears to be in North Carolina. What operational, legal, or asset-location factors required perfection in Nevada as well?
Page 3, 4, 5 — CYBERLUX CORPORATION 800 PARK OFFICES DR., STE. 3209 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC 27709 ... Initial Filing Number 2024395945-0 Filed On April 1, 2024 11:49 AM Secretary of State State Of Nevada ... File Number: 20240038686M Date Filed: 4/1/2024 7:44:00 PM NC Secretary of State
QST-003
Question
What is the nature of the underlying federal litigation?
These UCC-1 filings were introduced as Exhibit 4/5 in federal case 3:25-cv-00483-JAG in the Eastern District of Virginia. The case number suggests filing in 2025, with this exhibit submitted April 2026. What claims or defenses in that litigation make these 2024 security filings relevant evidence?
Page 1 — Case 3:25-cv-00483-JAG Document 175-5 Filed 04/15/26 Page 1 of 5 PageID# 2739 EXHIBIT 4
Stage 4
Interpretive — Inferences, Omissions, Patterns
5 nodes
INF-001
Inference
Coordinated Multi-Jurisdictional Perfection Strategy
The simultaneous filing in Nevada and North Carolina on April 1, 2024 (morning in Nevada, evening in North Carolina) indicates deliberate coordination to perfect security interests across multiple jurisdictions on the same day. This pattern is consistent with either: (a) Cyberlux having assets or operations in both states, (b) uncertainty about proper filing jurisdiction requiring protective dual filing, or (c) Cyberlux having changed or being about to change its jurisdiction of organization.
Page 2, 3, 5 — Filing Date/Time 4/1/2024 11:49:44 AM ... Date Filed: 4/1/2024 7:44:00 PM
INF-002
Inference
Legalist SPV Structure Suggests Litigation Funding
Legalist SPV III, LP's name structure (Special Purpose Vehicle) combined with the entity's apparent connection to Legalist Inc. (a known litigation finance company) suggests this security interest may secure a litigation funding arrangement rather than a traditional commercial loan. The blanket lien on all assets is consistent with high-risk litigation finance collateral requirements.
Page 2, 3, 4, 5 — LEGALIST SPV III, LP ... Legalist Inc. ... COLLATERAL: This financing statement covers the following collateral: ALL ASSETS
INF-003
Inference
Litigation Exhibit Timing Suggests Priority or Enforcement Dispute
The introduction of 2024 UCC-1 filings as exhibits in 2026 federal litigation, combined with the blanket security interest in all assets, suggests the underlying case may involve disputes over: (a) priority among competing creditors, (b) enforcement of the security interest, (c) fraudulent conveyance or preference claims, or (d) challenges to the validity or scope of the lien.
Page 1, 4, 5 — Case 3:25-cv-00483-JAG Document 175-5 Filed 04/15/26 ... COLLATERAL: This financing statement covers the following collateral: ALL ASSETS
OMI-001
Omission
No Underlying Security Agreement or Transaction Details
Neither UCC-1 filing identifies the underlying security agreement, promissory note, financing arrangement, or transaction that gave rise to the security interest. Standard UCC-1 forms do not require this information, but its absence from the exhibit package means the economic terms, obligations, and transaction structure remain undisclosed.
Page 4, 5 — 4. COLLATERAL: This financing statement covers the following collateral: ALL ASSETS [no further transaction details provided]
OMI-002
Omission
No Information on Current Status of Security Interest
The exhibit presents the initial April 2024 UCC-1 filings but provides no information about the current status of the security interest as of the April 2026 litigation filing date. No amendments, continuations, terminations, or satisfaction documents are included, leaving the question of whether the lien remains active and enforceable unaddressed.
Page 1, 2, 3 — Filing Date/Time 4/1/2024 11:49:44 AM Filing Status Approved ... Case 3:25-cv-00483-JAG Document 175-5 Filed 04/15/26

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Exhibit 4 — Formatted Extract

Type: exhibit
Court: EDVA
Matter: HII v. Cyberlux interpleader
Docket: 3:25-cv-00483
EXHIBIT 4

FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR Secretary of State

DEPUTY BAKKEDAHL Deputy Secretary for Commercial Recordings

STATE OF NEVADA

NEVADA

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

Commercial Recordings & Notary Division 401 N. Carson Street Carson City, NV 89701 Telephone (775) 684-5708 Fax (775) 684-7138 North Las Vegas City Hall 2250 Las Vegas Blvd North, Suite 400 North Las Vegas, NV 89030 Telephone (702) 486-2880 Fax (702) 486-2888

Legalist Inc. 58 West Portal Ave #747 San Francisco, CA 94127, USA

Work Order #: W2024040101722 April 1, 2024 Receipt Version: 1

Special Handling Instructions:

Submitter ID: 557700

Charges

Description

Fee Description

Filing Number

Filing Date/Time

Filing Status

Qty

Price

Amount

UCC-1

Fees

2024395945-0

4/1/2024 11:49:44 AM

Approved

$30.00

$30.00

Total

$30.00

Payments

Type

Description

Payment Status

Amount

Credit Card

Success

$30.00

Credit Card

Service Fee

Success

$0.75

Total

$30.75

Credit Balance:

$0.00

Legalist Inc. 58 West Portal Ave #747 San Francisco, CA 94127, USA

LEGALIST_000015

FRANCISCO V. AGUILAR Secretary of State

DEPUTY BAKKEDAHL Deputy Secretary for Commercial Recordings

STATE OF NEVADA

ALL FOR OUR COUNTRY

NEVADA

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

Commercial Recordings Division 401 N. Carson Street Carson City, NV 89701 Telephone (775) 684-5708 Fax (775) 684-7138 North Las Vegas City Hall 2250 Las Vegas Blvd North, Suite 400 North Las Vegas, NV 89030 Telephone (702) 486-2880 Fax (702) 486-2888

Filing Acknowledgement

April 1, 2024 11:49 AM

Work Order Number

Initial Filing Number

W2024040101722

2024395945-0

Filing Description

Document Filing Number

UCC-1

2024395945-0

Debtors

CYBERLUX CORPORATION

800
PARK OFFICES DR., STE. 3209 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC 27709

Secured Parties

LEGALIST SPV III, LP

58
WEST PORTAL AVE. NO. 747 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127

The Nevada Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Division has filed the attached documents. The filing number, date, and time are shown on each document. The filing number can be used to reference the document in the future.

Document 175-5 Filed 04/15/26

UCC FINANCING STATEMENT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

A. NAME & PHONE OF CONTACT AT FILER (optional)

Legalist Inc. 415-570-7878

B. E-MAIL CONTACT AT FILER (optional)

info@legalist.com

C. SEND ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO: (Name and Address)

Legalist, Inc.

58
West Portal Ave #747

San Francisco, CA 94127, USA

Filed in the Office of

Initial Filing Number 2024395945-0

FVAquelas

Filed On April 1, 2024 11:49 AM

Secretary of State State Of Nevada

Number of Pages 1

1.
DEBTOR'S NAME: Provide only one Debtor name (1a or 1b) (use exact, full name; do not omit, modify, or abbreviate any part of the Debtor's name); if any part of the Individual Debtor's name will not fit in line 1b, leave all of item 1 blank, check here :unselected: and provide the Individual Debtor information in item 10 of the Financing Statement Addendum (Form UCC1Ad)

1a. ORGANIZATION'S NAME

CYBERLUX CORPORATION

OR

1b. INDIVIDUAL'S SURNAME

FIRST PERSONAL NAME

ADDITIONAL NAME(S)/INITIAL(S)

SUFFIX

1c. MAILING ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

800
PARK OFFICES DR., STE. 3209

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK

NC

USA

2.
DEBTOR'S NAME: Provide only one Debtor name (2a or 2b) (use exact, full name; do not omit, modify, or abbreviate any part of the Debtor's name); if any part of the Individual Debtor's name will not fit in line 2b, leave all of item 2 blank, check here :unselected: and provide the Individual Debtor information in item 10 of the Financing Statement Addendum (Form UCC1Ad)

2a. ORGANIZATION'S NAME

OR

2b. INDIVIDUAL'S SURNAME

FIRST PERSONAL NAME

ADDITIONAL NAME(S)INITIAL(S)

SUFFIX

2c. MAILING ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

3.
SECURED PARTY'S NAME (or NAME of ASSIGNEE of ASSIGNOR SECURED PARTY): Provide only one Secured Party name (3a or 3b)

3a. ORGANIZATION'S NAME

LEGALIST SPV III, LP

OR

3b. INDIVIDUAL'S SURNAME

FIRST PERSONAL NAME

ADDITIONAL NAME(S)/INITIAL(S)

SUFFIX

3c. MAILING ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

58
WEST PORTAL AVE. NO. 747

SAN FRANCISCO

CA

USA

4.
COLLATERAL: This financing statement covers the following collateral:

ALL ASSETS

5.
Check only if applicable and check only one box: Collateral is :unselected: held in a Trust (see UCC1Ad, item 17 and Instructions) :unselected: being administered by a Decedent's Personal Representative

6a. Check only if applicable and check only one box: :unselected: Public-Finance Transaction :unselected: Manufactured-Home Transaction :unselected: A Debtor is a Transmitting Utility

6b. Check only if applicable and check only one box: :unselected: Agricultural Lien :unselected: Non-UCC Filing

7.
ALTERNATIVE DESIGNATION (if applicable): :unselected: Lessee/Lessor :unselected: Consignee/Consignor :unselected: Seller/Bu er :unselected: Bailee/Bailor :unselected: Licensee/Licensor
8.
OPTIONAL FILER REFERENCE DATA:

Document 175-5 Filed 04/15/26

File Number: 20240038686M

Date Filed: 4/1/2024 7:44:00 PM Elaine F. Marshall NC Secretary of State

A. NAME & PHONE OF CONTACT AT FILER (optional) Corporation Service Company

B. E-MAIL CONTACT AT FILER (optional) SPRFiling@cscglobal.com

C. SEND ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO: (Name and Address)

Corporation Service Company

:unselected:

801
Adlai Stevenson Drive

Springfield, IL 62703

:unselected:

THE ABOVE SPACE IS FOR FILING OFFICE USE ONLY

1.
DEBTOR'S NAME: Provide only one Debtor name (1a or 1b) (use exact, full name; do not omit, modify, or abbreviate any part of the Debtor's name); if any part of the Individual Debtor's name will not fit in line 1b, leave all of item 1 blank, check here :unselected: and provide the Individual Debtor information in item 10 of the Financing Statement Addendum (Form UCC1Ad)

1a. ORGANIZATION'S NAME CYBERLUX CORPORATION

OR

1b. INDIVIDUAL'S SURNAME

FIRST PERSONAL NAME

ADDITIONAL NAME(S)/INITIAL(S)

SUFFIX

1c. MAILING ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

800
Park Offices Dr., Ste. 3209

Research Triangle

NC

USA

2.
DEBTOR'S NAME: Provide only one Debtor name (2a or 2b) (use exact, full name; do not omit, modify, or abbreviate any part of the Debtor's name); if any part of the Individual Debtor's name will not fit in line 2b, leave all of item 2 blank, check here :unselected: and provide the Individual Debtor information in item 10 of the Financing Statement Addendum (Form UCC1Ad)

2a. ORGANIZATION'S NAME

OR 2b. INDIVIDUAL'S SURNAME

FIRST PERSONAL NAME

ADDITIONAL NAME(S)/INITIAL(S)

SUFFIX

2c. MAILING ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

3.
SECURED PARTY'S NAME (or NAME of ASSIGNEE of ASSIGNOR SECURED PARTY): Provide only one Secured Party name (3a or 3b)

3a. ORGANIZATION'S NAME

Legalist SPV III, LP

OR

3b. INDIVIDUAL'S SURNAME

FIRST PERSONAL NAME

ADDITIONAL NAME(S)/INITIAL(S)

SUFFIX

3c. MAILING ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

58
West Portal Ave. #747

San Francisco

CA

USA

4.
COLLATERAL: This financing statement covers the following collateral: All assets
5.
Check only if applicable and check only one box: Collateral is :unselected: held in a Trust (see UCC1Ad, item 17 and Instructions) :unselected: being administered by a Decedent's Personal Representative

6a. Check only if applicable and check only one box: :unselected: Public-Finance Transaction :unselected: Manufactured-Home Transaction :unselected: A Debtor is a Transmitting Utility

6b. Check only if applicable and check only one box: :unselected: Agricultural Lien :unselected: Non-UCC Filing

7.
ALTERNATIVE DESIGNATION (if applicable): :unselected: Lessee/Lessor :unselected: Consignee/Consignor :unselected: Seller/Buyer :unselected: Bailee/Bailor :unselected: Licensee/Licensor
8.
OPTIONAL FILER REFERENCE DATA: 2797 73186

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