# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0002097627
**File Stem:** 0002097627-26-000007
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
**Character Count:** 14652
**Document Hash:** f71f777404cd0250167f6096abbd5264
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0002097627-26-000007.hdr.sgml**: 20260108

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0002097627-26-000007

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SCHEDULE 13D

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260108

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260108

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** IRIDEX CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001006045
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** ELECTROMEDICAL & ELECTROTHERAPEUTIC APPARATUS [3845]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 08 Industrial Applications and Services
- **EIN:** 770210467
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0103

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-48169
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26519946

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1212 TERRA BELLA AVE
- **CITY:** MOUNTAIN VIEW
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94043
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6509404700

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1212 TERRA BELLA AVENUE
- **CITY:** MOUNTAIN VIEW
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94043
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0002097627

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** D8
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** VISTRA CORPORATE SERVICES CENTER
- **STREET 2:** WICKHAMS CAY II
- **CITY:** ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** D8
- **ZIP:** VG1110
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 886-2-89212838

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** VISTRA CORPORATE SERVICES CENTER
- **STREET 2:** WICKHAMS CAY II
- **CITY:** ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** D8
- **ZIP:** VG1110

## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**JOINT FILING AGREEMENT**

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D and any amendments thereto with respect to the common stock of IRIDEX Corporation and agree that this Joint Filing Agreement shall be included as an exhibit to such Schedule 13D.

The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agreements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning it contained herein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the other, except to the extent that it knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of January 8, 2026.

**NOVEL INSPIRATION INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.**

By: <u>/s/ Shih-Yao David Lin</u>

Name: Shih-Yao David Lin

Title: Chief Executive Officer

<u>/s/ Shih-Yao David Lin</u>

Shih-Yao David Lin

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### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## SCHEDULE 13D

### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

**IRIDEX CORPORATION**

*(Name of Issuer)*

**Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share**

*(Title of Class of Securities)*

**462684101**

*(CUSIP Number)*

**Shih-Yao David Lin**<br>Vistra Corporate Services Center<br>Wickhams Cay II<br>Road Town, Tortola D8 VG1110<br>86602089212838

*(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)*

**03/19/2025**

*(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)*

| **CUSIP No.** | **462684101** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd.** | Name of reporting person<br>**Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd.** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**D8** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**D8** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**5351483.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**5351483.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**5351483.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**5351483.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**24.1%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**24.1%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **462684101** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Shih-Yao David Lin** | Name of reporting person<br>**Shih-Yao David Lin** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**F5** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**F5** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**5351483.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**5351483.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**5351483.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**5351483.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**24.1%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**24.1%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

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**Item 1. Security and Issuer**

**(a) Title of Class of Securities:**
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

**(b) Name of Issuer:**
IRIDEX CORPORATION

**(c) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**
1212 Terra Bella Avenue, Mountain View, CA, 94043

**Item 4. Purpose of Transaction**

The Reporting Persons hold shares of Series B Preferred Stock and the Note for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons intend to communicate, directly or through intermediaries, with members of the Issuer's board of directors (the "Board of Directors") and management, concerning matters relating to the business and affairs of the Issuer, including discussions relating to the composition and selection of the Board and management team generally, and the potential for representation by the Reporting Persons on the Board of Directors. These discussions may also include assisting and engaging with the Issuer on a review of its strategic activities, assessment of its organization, opportunities for operational improvement, and the pursuit of initiatives for enhancing shareholder value (including but not limited to strategic mergers and acquisitions, balance sheet optimization, use of leverage, dividend and share repurchase policy, or a going private transaction).

The Reporting Persons intend to review their investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis. Depending on various factors including, without limitation, the Issuer's financial position and investment strategy, the price levels of the Issuer's securities, conditions in the securities markets and general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting Persons may at any time and from time to time, (i) acquire Common Stock and/or other securities of the Issuer (collectively, "Issuer Securities"), (ii) sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of Issuer Securities in public or private transactions, (iii) engage in or encourage communications with the Issuer, members of management and the Board of Directors, other existing or prospective security holders, industry analysts, existing or potential strategic partners or competitors, investment and financing professionals, sources of credit and other investors to consider exploring any items mentioned in this Schedule 13D, and/or (iv) take such other actions and pursue such other options with respect to their investment in the Issuer as they deem appropriate including, without limitation, any of the actions referred to in paragraphs (a)-(j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").

Except as set forth above, the Reporting Persons have no plans or proposals which relate to or would result in any of the actions enumerated in clauses (a)-(j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D under the Exchange Act.

**Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer**

**(a)**
The aggregate percentage of shares of Common Stock reported owned by the Reporting Persons is based on information included in the Form 10-Q filed by the Issuer for the quarter ended September 27, 2025, which reported that 17,189,981 shares of Common Stock were outstanding as of November 6, 2025.

As of the January 8, 2026 date of this filing, Novel Inspiration and Mr. Lin may be deemed to collectively beneficially own (i) 600,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, which is currently convertible into 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock at Novel Inspiration's option, (ii) a Convertible Promissory Note convertible into 400,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, which is currently convertible into 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock at Novel Inspiration's option, and (iii) 351,483 shares of Common Stock issued as interest payments on the Note, or approximately 24.1% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Issuer.

This aggregate percentage of shares of Common Stock reported does not include the shares of Common Stock that will be issuable to Novel Inspiration in the future in partial payment of interest on the Note. The Note will bear interest at a rate of 12% per annum, and the interest on the Note will be payable quarterly on the first business day of each calendar quarter, beginning on July 1, 2025, in a number of shares of Common Stock equal to (i) the accrued and unpaid interest due on the applicable interest payment date divided by (ii) the greater of (a) the average closing price of the Common Stock for each trading day after the Closing Date (as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement) in the calendar quarter immediately preceding such interest payment and (b) $0.21.

**(b)**
Each Reporting Person has the sole power to vote or direct the vote and to dispose or direct the disposition of the shares reported herein as owned by each such Reporting Person.

(i)  Sole power to vote or direct the vote:  See Row 7 of the cover page for each Reporting Person.

(ii)  Shared power to vote or direct the vote:  See Row 8 of the cover page for each Reporting Person.

(iii)  Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition:  See Row 9 of the cover page for each Reporting Person.

(iv)  Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition:  See Row 10 of the cover page for each Reporting Person.

**(c)**
Not applicable.

**Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.**

Concurrently with the purchase of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock and the Note, the Issuer also entered into an Investor Rights Agreement with Novel Inspiration, pursuant to which the Issuer has agreed to, among other matters, grant Novel Inspiration certain rights, including: (i) registration rights and indemnification obligations related thereto, (ii) subject to certain restrictions (including satisfying certain beneficial ownership thresholds), the right to appoint and maintain two individuals to the Board of Directors, and (iii) the right to approve certain corporate actions of the Issuer.

The rights of the Series B Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the Securities Agreement and issuable upon conversion of the Note are set forth in Exhibit A to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Issuer filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on June 11, 2025.

### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd.

**Signature:** /s/ Shih-Yao David Lin

**Name/Title:** Shih-Yao David Lin, Chief Executive Officer

**Date:** 01/08/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Shih-Yao David Lin

**Signature:** /s/ Shih-Yao David Lin

**Name/Title:** Shih-Yao David Lin

**Date:** 01/08/2026