Investor Relations

Corporate Overview

Adamas One Corp, the Original Lab-Grown Diamond Company, is a high quality diamond manufacturer based the United States. We are the originator of the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process for diamond and a direct company lineage back to Apollo Diamond. Our Lab-Grown Diamonds are identical to the best mined diamonds - optically, physically and chemically. Our technology is eco-friendly with minimal carbon footprint and our diamonds are precisely grown in South Carolina by a team of experienced engineers and technicians. Our customers enjoy beautiful diamonds that are cost effective, eco-friendly and socially conscious. Our investors participate in the fastest luxury goods sector with commercially scalable and patent protected technology.

WHY INVEST?

Adamas One Corp is a micro-cap technology company in the consumer luxury goods sector. As the only pure play Lab-Grown Diamond manufacture in the public market, we offer investors a unique opportunity to benefit from the fastest growing sector in luxury goods, Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGD). Our patent protected and disruptive technology is on trend offering sustainability, social consciousness and ecological friendliness relative mined diamonds. Our diamond s are chemically, optically and physically identical to the world's best mind diamonds and offer a smarter alternative to diamond buyers who care about the environment and humanity.

Adamas One Corp, is the original lab grown company (tm), enabling investors to leverage over $60M in investments made over two decades and participate in an $80B retail diamond jewelry market. Recent market studies (1) indicate that 80% of diamond consumers are aware of LGD and consumers believe LGD to be more sustainable than mined diamonds. In addition, LGD offer the consumer a more affordable solution - putting larger, clearer and more beautiful, real diamonds into the rings and other jewelry of budget conscious consumers.

Executive management

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John G. Grdina

John "Jay" G. Grdina is the founder of our company and has served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board since September 2018. Prior to founding our company, Mr. Grdina was a founder of AMMO, Inc. (OTCQB: POWW), a publicly traded ammunition company where he serves as Chief Marketing Officer from 2016-2019. From 2012 through 2015, Mr. Grdina served as a director and Chief Executive Officer of NOHO, Inc. a former publicly traded lifestyle beverage company. In 2008, Mr. Grdina helped create and co-owns the celebrity blogs, TheDirty.com and Kikster.com. Mr Grdina was also the founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Club Jenna, Inc., which was sold to Playboy Enterprises in 2006. While at Playboy Enterprises from 2006 to 2009, Mr. Grdina was a Senior Vice President and the President of Production. We believe Mr. Grdina's experience and extensive knowledge in a multitude of categories and the public sectors make him well qualified to serve on our Board of Directors.

Steven R. Staehr

Steven R. Staehr has served as our Chief Financial Officer since September 2019. Mr. Staehr served as Chief Financial Officer for Mix1 Life, Inc., a former publicly traded nutritional supplement company from October 2016 to August 2018 and served as the sole officer and director from February 2017 to August 2018. Mr. Staehr served as Chief Financial Officer of NOHO, Inc., a former publicly traded beverage company, from October 2013 to May 2015. Mr. Staehr served as sole officer and director of Monarchy Resources, Inc. a former publicly traded company from June 2013 to August 2013. From 2007 to 2014, Mr. Staehr also served as Corporate Controller of Cash Systems, Inc., a publicly traded provider of cash access products and related services to the gaming industry until its merger with a subsidiary of Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. in August 2008. Mr. Staehr served as Chief Financial Officer of Western Capital Resources, Inc., a publicly traded company operating in the cellular retail and consumer finance industries, from November 2007 to December 2008. Mr. Staehr served as Senior Vice President of Encore Productions, a Las Vegas-based event planning and production entertainment and convention provider, from 1998 to 2007. From 1990 to 1998, Mr. Staehr served in various chief financial officer roles with several Las Vegas gaming companies including MGM Mirage Resorts, Boyd Gaming, and Caesars World. Mr. Staehr worked with the public accounting firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited until 1998 after attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he received a BSBA degree. Mr. Staehr is a currently licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Nevada.

Gerald A. McGuire

Gerald A. McGuire has served as our Chief Operating Officer since September 2019. From June 2014 until its acquisition by our company in September 2018. McGuire served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Scio Diamond Technology Corporation, a former publicly traded company. Mr. McGuire served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Low-Voltage and Mid Power Analog Business at Fairchild Semiconductor, now on Semiconductor, from 2010 to 2014. Prior to Fairchild Semiconductor, from 1987 to 2010, Mr. McGuire served in various engineering, marketing, and business roles with Analog Devices, most recently serving as Vice President / General Manager of the Digital Signal Processing business. Mr. McGuire holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of Vermont.

Board of Directors

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John G. Grdina

John "Jay" G. Grdina is the founder of our company and has served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board since September 2018. Prior to founding our company, Mr. Grdina was a founder of AMMO, Inc. (OTCQB: POWW), a publicly traded ammunition company where he serves as Chief Marketing Officer from 2016-2019. From 2012 through 2015, Mr. Grdina served as a director and Chief Executive Officer of NOHO, Inc. a former publicly traded lifestyle beverage company. In 2008, Mr. Grdina helped create and co-owns the celebrity blogs, TheDirty.com and Kikster.com. Mr Grdina was also the founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Club Jenna, Inc., which was sold to Playboy Enterprises in 2006. While at Playboy Enterprises from 2006 to 2009, Mr. Grdina was a Senior Vice President and the President of Production. We believe Mr. Grdina's experience and extensive knowledge in a multitude of categories and the public sectors make him well qualified to serve on our Board of Directors.

Thierry J. Chaunu

Thierry J. Chaunu has served as director of our company since October 2021. In 2015, Mr. Chaunu founded BeauGeste Luxury Brands, the exclusive agent in North America for several watch and jewelry European luxury brands. In 2010, Mr. Chaunu founded Brands Consulting, LLC, a luxury brands consulting company, and has served as its President since inception. From 2005 to 2010, Mr. Chaunu served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Leviev Diamonds (KLG Jewelry Inc.). Prior to Leviev, Mr. Chaunu served as President North America of Chopard USA from 1999 to 2005. Mr. Chaunu served as President North America of Christofle Silver UDA from 1991 to 1999. Mr. Chaunu started his career in 1985 with Cartier as Senior Product Manager in Paris before being promoted and transferred to New York as Vice President of Marketing. Mr. Chaunu is a graduate of Science Po' Paris (economics) and the Institut national des langues et civilizations orientates Paris (Chinese studies) and holds a baccalaureate in sciences and mathematics. Mr. Chaunu currently serves on the board of directors of Maison Luxe, Inc. We believe Chaunu's years of significant executive leadership experience in the jewelry industry make him well qualified to serve on our Board of Directors.

George C. Chien

George C. Chien has serves as a director for our company since October 2021. From January 2001 to September 2017, Mr. Chien served in various roles with Sony Pictures Entertainment, most recently serving as Executive Vice President. Prior to Sony, Mr. Chien served as Financial Director at The Walt Disney Company from May 1999 to January 2001. From October 1997 to November 1998, Mr. Chien served as Talent Agent Assistant at United Talent Agent. Mr. Chien also served as Senior Auditor for media and entertainment companies at Ernst & Young LLP from September 1994 to July 1997. Mr. Chien holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami. We believe Mr. Chien's experience serving on various international joint venture boards was well as audit and compensation committees make him well qualified to serve on our Board of Directors.

Alan B. Menkes

Alan B. Menkes has served on a director of our company since October 2021. Mr. Menkes currently serves as the Managing Partner of Empeiria Capital Partners, a New York based private equity firm that he co-founded in 2003. Prior for founding Empeiria from December 1998 though February 2002, Mr. Menkes was Co-Director of Private Equity and a member of the Executive Committee of Thomas Weisel Partners. Prior to joining Thomas Weisel Partners, Mr. Menkes was a partner of Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, where he was employed for almost seven years. Prior to Hicks Muse, Mr. Menkes was with the Carlyle Group from its founding in 1987 to 1992. Mr. Menkes currently serves on the board of directors of B&B Roadway Security Solutions and Ironwood Power Services, LLC. (transaction was sponsored by Empeiria). Mr. Menkes also serves on the board of directors of PLH Group and Key Energy Services. Mr. Menkes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Highest Distinction from University of Virginia, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa, and a Master of Business Administration with Distinction from Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. We believe Mr. Menkes' extensive experience in private equity makes him well qualified to serve on our Board of Directors.

Paul N. Vassilakos

Paul N. Vassilakos has served as a director of our company since October 2021. Mr. Vassilakos founded, and since July 2020 has been partner of Forever 8 Fund, LLC. a privately held consumer products inventory capital provider. In July 2007, Mr. Vassilakos founded Petrina Advisors, Inc. a privately held advisory firm formed to provide investment banking services for public and privately held companies, and has served as its President since its formation. Mr. Vassilakos previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of Long Island Iced Tea Corp., a former publicly traded company, from its inception in May 2015 until October 2017, and also served as its Chief Executive Officer from its inception until the consummation its business combination with Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp. in May 2015. From November 2011 to February 2012, Mr. Vassilakos served as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and director of Soton Holdings Group, Inc. a former publicly held company now known as Rio Bravo Oil, Inc. Mr. Vassilakos also previously served as interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Red Mountain Resources, Inc. from February 2011 to March 2011. Mr. Vassilakos also served on the Board of Directors of Cross Border Resources, Inc. (since April 2012) and Red Mountain Resources, Inc. (Since October 2011), both oil and natural gas exploration former public companies, until February 2016. Mr. Vassilakos has served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp., a former publicly traded company, or CAH, since November 2013 and as CAH's Assistant Treasurer since October 2009. CAH is developing single stage agricultural company which was formed in connection with business combination between Triplecrown Acquisition Corp. and Cullen Agricultural Technologies, Inc., or Cullen Agritech, in October 2009. Mr. Vassilakos also founded and has served as President of Petrina Properties Ltd., a privately held real estate holding company, since December 2006. In July 2007, Mr. Vassilakos was engaged as a consultant to assist Endeavor Acquisition Corp. with its business combination with American Apparel, Inc., a California based retail apparel company, which was completed in December 2007. From February 2002 to June 2007, Mr. Vassilakos served as Vice President of Elmsford Furniture Corp., a privately held furniture retailer. From July 2000 to January 2002, Mr. Vassilakos was an Associate within the Greek Coverage Group of Citigroup Inc.'s UK Investment Banking Division. From July 1998 to July 2000, Mr. Vassilakos was a Registered Securities Representative at Paine Webber CSC - DJS Securities Ltd, during which time he provided securities brokerage services to private clients. Mr. Vassilakos holds a bachelor of science in finance from the school of Leonard N. Stern Undergraduate School of Business and was a licensed Registered Securities Representative (Series 7 and 63) from February 1996 to February 2002. We believe Mr. Vassilakos' experience in corporate finance and the public markets makes him well qualified to serve on our Board of Directors.

Investor FAQ's

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Company HQ

Adamas One Corp

17767 N Perimeter Dr. Suite 115B Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Company Independent Auditor

Semple Marchal and Cooper LLP

1301 North Central Ave, Suite 1600 Phoenix, AZ 85012

When did company go public?

September 15, 2022

When is the company fiscal year?

September 30, XX

Does the company pay dividends?

No.

Who is the company transfer agent?

Sedona Equity Registrar and Transfer

Does the company have a direct stock purchase plan?

No.

How can I purchase Adamas One Corp company shares?

Brokerage firm or online account

When is the next earnings release?

December 31, 2022

How do I contact investor relations?

COR IR

What are the locations that the company operate in?

South Carolina and Arizona.

Manufacturing operations are conducted at: Adamas One Corp - 411 University Ridge, Suite 110, Greenville, SC 29601.

Company Headquarters is located at: Adamas One Corp - 17767 N Perimeter Dr. Suite 115B, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Where can I find SEC filings for the company?

Adamas One Corp filings can be found on the SEC site, Edgar.gov, at the following: SEC.GOV

What is the company CUSIP number?

00548H 101

How do I get added to the Adamas One Corp email distribution list?

We do not have one

When and where is the Adamas One Corp Annual Stockholders Meeting?

TBD

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