UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report: August 3, 2020

 

ITEM 9 LABS CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   000-54730   96-0665018
(State of other jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)

 

 

2727 N 3rd Street, Suite 201, Phoenix AZ 85004 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

 

1-833-867-6337

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company.

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
         

 

 

     

 

 

  Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers;

 

Ronald L. Miller, Jr. – Resignation

 

On July 31, 2020, Mr. Ronald Miller, Jr voluntarily resigned as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately. The resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. Mr. Miller will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

 

The Board approved and accepted Mr. Miller’s resignation as Chairman of the Board on July 31, 2020.

 

Michael Paul Keskey – Appointment

On July 31, 2020, the Board appointed Mr. Michael Paul Keskey “Mic”, age 65 as a Co-Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Keskey will also serve on the Company’s audit committee.

 

The biography for Mr. Keskey is set forth below:

 

After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management from Northern Michigan University, Keskey made a 25 year career in the retail consumer electronics industry. Keskey worked for American TV of Madison for 8 years after college, before moving onto Best Buy (NYSE:BBY). In his 16 years with Best Buy, Keskey advanced from store manager to President of US Retail for Best Buy, creating a plethora of well-received standard operating procedures (SOPs), improving overall execution while streamlining Best Buy stores and increasing profitability during a major growth phase for the company After retiring in 2004 from Best Buy, Keskey spent a decade as a dedicated father, coaching sports teams until both his children left for college. Other than a board position at a local non-profit organization, Keskey has remained retired since he left Best Buy.

 

Family Relationships

 

Mr. Keskey is not related to any Officer or Director of the Company.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

There are no related party transactions reportable under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K and Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

Douglas Bowden – Appointment

On July 31, 2020, the Board appointed Mr. Doug Bowden, age 61 as the Co-Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Bowden is a current member of the Board of Directors.

 

The biography for Mr. Bowden is set forth below:

 

Mr. Bowden started his career in the electronics industry, working in a successful family run business, which he purchased with his brother and ran for nearly 20 years. This tech company's success was based on signal processing and monitoring providing hardware and software for broadcasters during the high definition revolution. Bowden sold his business in 2009 and in 2013, Mr. Bowden and his son started Viridis Group, a real estate company centered on buying and remodeling luxury condos in Colorado and Arizona. Through this venture they gained experience in real estate acquisition, design, project and construction management, leasing, finance and sales. With a focus on people, the planet and profits – in that order, Viridis Group has recently adopted the name Bowden Investment Group to reflect the passion for the family business. As such, Mr. Bowden brings extensive experience with multitier investment strategies in real estate, software, and sustainable investments. Mr. Bowden attended the University of South Dakota where he studied business.

Family Relationships

 

Mr. Bowden is the father of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and member of board of directors, Andrew Bowden.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

Mr. Bowden is co-founder of Viridis Group, dba Bowden Investment Group, a strategic partner of the Company. On September 13, 2018, the Company entered into a Loan and Revenue Participation Agreement and Promissory Note with Viridis. A full discussion of all related party transactions can be found in the Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 27, 2019, incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release we issued on August 3, 2020, announcing the Company has qualified to trade on the OTC Markets Group Inc.'s OTCQB® Venture Market under the symbol “INLB”. The full text of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events

 

On August 3, 2020 the Company’s stock begins trading on the OTC Markets Group Inc.'s OTCQB® Venture Market under the symbol “INLB”.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)  Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
99.1   Press Release issued by Item 9 Labs Corp. on August 3, 2020, announcing the Company’s uplisting to the OTC Markets Group Inc.'s OTCQB® Venture Market under the symbol “INLB”..

 

     

 

 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

  ITEM 9 LABS CORP.  
     
Dated: August 3, 2020 By: /s/ Robert Mikkelsen
    Robert Mikkelsen
    Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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