UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant
to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of August, 2015
Commission File Number: 1-35016
SGOCO Group, Ltd.
Suite 1503, Sino Plaza
255-257 Gloucester Road
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong
(Address of principal
executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will
file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: Form 20-F x
Form 40-F ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form
6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form
6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ¨
This report is hereby incorporated by reference to the Registration
Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-176437) of the Company.
Resignation of Chief Financial Officer
Effective June 30,
2015, the Company received a letter of resignation from the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Johnson Lau, effective
immediately. Mr. Lau confirmed in the letter that he was resigning from the Company and its Board of Directors for personal reasons
and that his resignations did not involve any disagreement with the Company.
On July 1,
2015, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Mr. Xiao-Ming Hu as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective
immediately.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
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SGOCO Group, Ltd. |
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Date: August 18, 2015 |
By: /s/ Shi-bin Xie |
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Shi-bin Xie |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number |
Description |
99.1 |
Press Release regarding change of executive officer. |
Exhibit 99.1
SGOCO Group, Ltd. Appoints Mr. Xiao-Ming
Hu as Interim Chief Financial Officer
HONG KONG, August 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- SGOCO Group, Ltd. (Nasdaq: SGOC), ("SGOCO" or the "Company"), a company focused on product design,
distribution and brand development in the China display market, today announced its Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Xiao-Ming
Hu to assume the new role as the Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company, effective on July 1, 2015, to replace Mr.
Johnson Lau, who had resigned as CFO for personal reasons and confirmed no disagreement with the Company. The Board
intends to commence a search for a new CFO in due course.
With
over 18 years of experience in Accounting and Finance, specializing in electronic and consumable products, Mr. Xiao-Ming
Hu was named as the Interim Chief Financial Officer of SGOCO. He joined the Company in August
2010 as finance manager and was promoted to the Financial controller of Sgoco (Fujian) Electronic Co., Ltd., a former subsidiary
of SGOCO, in June 2013. Prior to joining SGOCO, Mr. Hu was the financial controller of Allen International Group, a private group
engaged in trading of cosmetic products and services. From 1998 to 2007, he was a finance manager of Hengan Group, a company engaged
in manufacturing, distribution, and sale of personal hygiene products and listed in Hong Kong Stock Exchange. In addition, Mr.
Hu holds a Diploma of Finance from the South Western University of Finance and Economics in China.
“I
am confident that Mr. Hu's history with SGOCO will enable a seamless transition. He has been a tremendous asset to the Company,
and I look forward to working closely with him in our efforts to build a high-growth, broad-based business.” Mr. Shi-Bin
Xie, Chief Executive Officer commented on the new position change. “We would also like to thank Johnson for his contribution
during the previous years and wish him all the best in his future endeavors”.
Last but not least, the newly appointed
Interim CFO Mr. Hu added, "I am honored to take this challenging role and look forward to working more closely with the entire
management team. In order to create the best share value and potential growth opportunities, our team will make concerted efforts
and mutually cooperate in the foreseeable future to achieve the goals.”
About SGOCO Group, Ltd.
SGOCO Group, Ltd. is focused on product
design, brand development and distribution in the Chinese display market, including computer monitors, All-In-One (AIO) and Parts-In-One
(PIO) computers and application specific products. SGOCO sells its products and services in the China market and abroad. For more
information about SGOCO, please visit our investor relations website http://www.sgocogroup.com.
Safe Harbor and Informational Statement
This announcement contains "forward-looking"
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those with respect to the objectives,
plans and strategies of the Company set forth herein and those preceded by or that include the words "believe," "expect,"
"anticipate," "future," "will," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or similar
expressions, are "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation,
the effectiveness of the Company's multiple-brand, multiple channel strategy and the transitioning of its product development and
sales focus and to a "light-asset" model, Although the Company's management believes that such forward-looking statements
are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that such expectations are, or will be, correct. These forward-looking statements involve a
number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company's future results to differ materially from those anticipated.
These forward-looking statements can change as a result of many possible events or factors not all of which are known to the Company,
which may include, without limitation, requirements or changes adversely affecting the LCD and LED market in China; fluctuations
in customer demand for LCD and LED products generally; our success in promoting our brand of LCD and LED products in China and
elsewhere; our ability to have effective internal control over financial reporting; our success in designing and distributing products
under brands licensed from others; management of sales trend and client mix; possibility of securing loans and other financing
without efficient fixed assets as collaterals; changes in government policy in China; the fluctuations and competition in sales
and sale prices of LCD and LED products in China; China's overall economic conditions and local market economic conditions; our
ability to expand through strategic acquisitions and establishment of new locations; compliance with government regulations; legislation
or regulatory environments; geopolitical events, and other events and/or risks outlined in SGOCO's filings with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F and other filings. All information provided in this press release
and in the attachments is as of the date of the issuance, and SGOCO does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking
statement, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please
contact:
SGOCO Group, Ltd.
Tony Zhong
Vice President of Finance
Tel: +852 2501 0128
Email: ir@sgoco.com
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