UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 26, 2025
MITESCO, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Nevada | 000-53601 | 87-0496850 | ||
(State
or another jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS
Employer Identification No.) |
505 Beachland Blvd., Suite 1377
Vero Beach, Florida 32963
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(844) 383-8689
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Appointment of a new Director
On May 26, 2025, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. James Clifton to the Board of Directors. Since October 2024 he has served on the Company’s Advisory Board since last year and has been supporting the development of the data center business, Centcore, LLC.
Jim Clifton is a senior sales and marketing executive focused on systems software, data analytics and innovative implementation to improve productivity across corporations and workforces worldwide. He also has business interests in the commercial and residential real estate area.
Clifton launched his technical career at VeriSign (later acquired by Symantec Corporation) from 2002 until 2011 where he served as a Strategic Account Manager, helping enterprise customers protect their online assets and intellectual property during a period of rapid digital transformation of the early 2000s. His responsibilities included data protection, compliance, and enterprise software sales. He then joined Citrix Systems, Inc., focused on key corporate systems as a Field Sales Manager from 2011 until 2014, driving adoption of virtualization and enterprise. During 2014 he joined StarMobile, Inc., in the role of Director of Sales & Business Development. He helped position the company as a pioneer in mobile app transformation, playing a pivotal role in building strategic partnerships and expanding market reach. In 2015 he joined Cumberland Group as a Senior Account Executive, where he advised Fortune 500 companies on modernizing their IT infrastructure, leveraging cloud and hybrid strategies to increase business agility and resilience.
He joined VMware, Inc. during 2019 as a Client Executive, managing enterprise relationships focused on digital transformation by delivering solutions across cloud, networking, and security helping IT Operations and Application Development to become strategic enablers for the business.
Most recently, beginning 2022 he joined Alteryx, Inc., as a Strategic Account Executive, helping organizations harness the power of data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. He empowered business leaders to make smarter, faster decisions by promoting democratized access to advanced analytics and automation to all within the enterprise.
Jim’s education includes a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 1990 and a Master’s degree from Mercer University in 2007. He is based in St. Simons, Georgia.
Code of Ethics
All officers and Directors of the Company are subject to the terms of the Company Code of Ethics. Failure to comply with any of the provisions may result in removal, or dismissal of any individual found to be in non-compliance. Remedies under Nevada General Corporate Law (NGCL), or other state or federal law, may include cancellation of compensation, or even repayment of previously granted compensation, and liabilities for the cost of the Company in enforcement of the agreement. A copy is attached as Exhibit 10.1.
Director Compensation
As previously disclosed the Company has not yet established a director compensation plan for FY2025, consequently, no compensation has been award to Mr. Crawford, or any other directors at this time.
Resignation of a Director
On May 27, 2025 the Company received the resignation of John Mitchell as a Director and all positions in the Company. A copy of his resignation letter is attached as Exhibit 10.2.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 29, 2025, the Company issued a press release which provided an update on its business operations and forward-looking plans. A copy of the press release is attached herein as Exhibit 99.1
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits | Description | |
10.1 | Mitesco Code of Ethics | |
10.2 | Mitchell Resignation Letter | |
99.1 | Press release dated May 29, 2025 | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL) |
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SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: May 29, 2025 | MITESCO, INC. | |
By: | /s/ Mack Leath | |
Mack Leath | ||
Chairman and CEO |
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Exhibit 10.1
Mitesco – Form of Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
1. Introduction.
1.1 The Board of Directors of [NAME OF COMPANY] (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) has adopted this Code of Ethics and Business Conduct (the “Code”) in order to:
(a) promote honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest;
(b) promote full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that the Company files with, or submits to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and in other public communications made by the Company;
(c) promote compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations;
(d) promote the protection of Company assets, including corporate opportunities and confidential information;
(e) promote fair dealing practices;
(f) deter wrongdoing; and
(g) ensure accountability for adherence to the Code.
1.2 All directors, officers and employees are required to be familiar with the Code, comply with its provisions and report any suspected violations as described below in Section 10, Reporting and Enforcement.
2. Honest and Ethical Conduct.
2.1 The Company’s policy is to promote high standards of integrity by conducting its affairs honestly and ethically.
2.2 Each director, officer and employee must act with integrity and observe the highest ethical standards of business conduct in their dealings with the Company’s customers, suppliers, partners, service providers, competitors, employees and anyone else with whom they have contact in the course of performing their job.
3. Conflicts of Interest.
3.1 A conflict of interest occurs when an individual’s private interest (or the interest of a member of their family) interferes, or even appears to interfere, with the interests of the Company as a whole. A conflict of interest can arise when an employee, officer or director (or a member of their family) takes actions or has interests that may make it difficult to perform their work for the Company objectively and effectively. Conflicts of interest also arise when an employee, officer or director (or a member of their family) receives improper personal benefits as a result of their position in the Company.
3.2 Loans by the Company to, or guarantees by the Company of obligations of, employees or their family members are of special concern and could constitute improper personal benefits to the recipients of such loans or guarantees, depending on the facts and circumstances. Loans by the Company to, or guarantees by the Company of obligations of, any director or [executive] officer [or their family members] are expressly prohibited.
3.3 Whether or not a conflict of interest exists or will exist can be unclear. Conflicts of interest should be avoided unless specifically authorized as described in Section 3.4.
3.4 Persons other than directors and executive officers who have questions about a potential conflict of interest or who become aware of an actual or potential conflict should discuss the matter with, and seek a determination and prior authorization or approval from, [their supervisor/[OTHER POSITION]] or the [Chief Compliance Officer/[OTHER OFFICER]]. A [supervisor/[OTHER POSITION]] may not authorize or approve conflict of interest matters or make determinations as to whether a problematic conflict of interest exists without first providing the [Chief Compliance Officer/[OTHER OFFICER]] with a written description of the activity and seeking the [Chief Compliance Officer/[OTHER OFFICER]]’s written approval. If the [supervisor/[OTHER POSITION]] is themself involved in the potential or actual conflict, the matter should instead be discussed directly with the [Chief Compliance Officer/[OTHER OFFICER]].
Directors and executive officers must seek determinations and prior authorizations or approvals of potential conflicts of interest exclusively from the [Audit Committee/[OTHER INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE]].
4. Compliance.
4.1 Employees, officers and directors should comply, both in letter and spirit, with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in the cities, states and countries in which the Company operates.
4.2 Although not all employees, officers and directors are expected to know the details of all applicable laws, rules and regulations, it is important to know enough to determine when to seek advice from appropriate personnel. Questions about compliance should be addressed to the Legal Department.
4.3 No director, officer or employee may purchase or sell any Company securities while in possession of material nonpublic information regarding the Company, nor may any director, officer or employee purchase or sell another company’s securities while in possession of material nonpublic information regarding that company. It is against Company policies and illegal for any director, officer or employee to use material nonpublic information regarding the Company or any other company to:
(a) obtain profit for themself; or
(b) directly or indirectly “tip” others who might make an investment decision on the basis of that information.
5. Disclosure.
5.1 The Company’s periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC, including all financial statements and other financial information, must comply with applicable federal securities laws and SEC rules.
5.2 Each director, officer and employee who contributes in any way to the preparation or verification of the Company’s financial statements and other financial information must ensure that the Company’s books, records and accounts are accurately maintained. Each director, officer and employee must cooperate fully with the Company’s accounting and internal audit departments, as well as the Company’s independent public accountants and counsel.
5.3 Each director, officer and employee who is involved in the Company’s disclosure process must:
(a) be familiar with and comply with the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and its internal control over financial reporting; and
(b) take all necessary steps to ensure that all filings with the SEC and all other public communications about the financial and business condition of the Company provide full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure.
6. Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets.
6.1 All directors, officers and employees should protect the Company’s assets and ensure their efficient use. Theft, carelessness and waste have a direct impact on the Company’s profitability and are prohibited.
6.2 All Company assets should be used only for legitimate business purposes[, though incidental personal use [is/may be] permitted]. Any suspected incident of fraud or theft should be reported for investigation immediately.
6.3 The obligation to protect Company assets includes the Company’s proprietary information. Proprietary information includes intellectual property such as trade secrets, patents, trademarks, and copyrights, as well as business and marketing plans, engineering and manufacturing ideas, designs, databases, records and any nonpublic financial data or reports. Unauthorized use or distribution of this information is prohibited and could also be illegal and result in civil or criminal penalties.
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7. Corporate Opportunities. All directors, officers and employees owe a duty to the Company to advance its interests when the opportunity arises. Directors, officers and employees are prohibited from taking for themselves personally (or for the benefit of friends or family members) opportunities that are discovered through the use of Company assets, property, information or position. Directors, officers and employees may not use Company assets, property, information or position for personal gain (including gain of friends or family members). In addition, no director, officer or employee may compete with the Company.
8. Confidentiality. Directors, officers and employees should maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to them by the Company or by its customers, suppliers or partners, except when disclosure is expressly authorized or is required or permitted by law. Confidential information includes all nonpublic information (regardless of its source) that might be of use to the Company’s competitors or harmful to the Company or its customers, suppliers or partners if disclosed.
9. Fair Dealing. Each director, officer and employee must deal fairly with the Company’s customers, suppliers, partners, service providers, competitors, employees and anyone else with whom they have contact in the course of performing their job. No director, officer or employee may take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of facts or any other unfair dealing practice.
10. Reporting and Enforcement.
10.1 Reporting and Investigation of Violations.
(a) Actions prohibited by this Code involving directors or executive officers must be reported to the [Audit Committee/[OTHER INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE]].
(b) Actions prohibited by this Code involving anyone other than a director or executive officer must be reported to the [reporting person’s supervisor/[OTHER POSITION]] or the [Chief Compliance Officer/[OTHER OFFICER]].
(c) After receiving a report of an alleged prohibited action, the [Audit Committee/[OTHER INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE]], [the relevant supervisor/[OTHER POSITION]] or [the Chief Compliance Officer/[OTHER OFFICER]] must promptly take all appropriate actions necessary to investigate.
(d) All directors, officers and employees are expected to cooperate in any internal investigation of misconduct.
10.2 Enforcement.
(a) The Company must ensure prompt and consistent action against violations of this Code.
(b) If, after investigating a report of an alleged prohibited action by a director or executive officer, the [Audit Committee/[OTHER INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE]] determines that a violation of this Code has occurred, the [Audit Committee/[OTHER INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE]] will report such determination to the Board of Directors.
(c) If, after investigating a report of an alleged prohibited action by any other person, [the relevant supervisor/[OTHER POSITION]] or [the Chief Compliance Officer/[OTHER OFFICER]] determines that a violation of this Code has occurred, [the supervisor/[OTHER POSITION]] or [the Chief Compliance Officer/[OTHER OFFICER]] will report such determination to the General Counsel.
(d) Upon receipt of a determination that there has been a violation of this Code, the Board of Directors or the General Counsel will take such preventative or disciplinary action as it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, reassignment, demotion, dismissal and, in the event of criminal conduct or other serious violations of the law, notification of appropriate governmental authorities.
10.3 Waivers.
(a) Each of the [Board of Directors/[OTHER INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE]] (in the case of a violation by a director or executive officer) and the General Counsel (in the case of a violation by any other person) may, in its discretion, waive any violation of this Code.
(b) Any waiver for a director or an executive officer shall be disclosed as required by SEC and [NYSE/Nasdaq] rules.
10.4 Prohibition on Retaliation.
The Company does not tolerate acts of retaliation against any director, officer or employee who makes a good faith report of known or suspected acts of misconduct or other violations of this Code.
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[Acknowledgment of Receipt and Review]
[Acknowledgment of Receipt and Review]
[To be signed and returned to the [Chief Compliance Officer/Legal Department].]
I, _______________________, acknowledge that I have received and read a copy of the [NAME OF COMPANY] Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. I understand the contents of the Code and I agree to comply with the policies and procedures set out in the Code.
I understand that I should approach [the Chief Compliance Officer/Legal Department] if I have any questions about the Code generally or any questions about reporting a suspected conflict of interest or other violation of the Code.
[NAME] | |
[PRINTED NAME] | |
[DATE]] |
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Exhibit 10.2
TO: Mack Leath, CEO Mitesco Inc.
RE: Resignation
Date: May 27,2025
Dear Mack,
Please accept this notice as my official resignation as a Board Member of Mitesco, Inc.
The effective date is May 27, 2025.
Thank you for the opportunity to assist you and Mitesco and I wish the Company the best in the future. Sincerely,
John Mitchell
Exhibit 99.1
MITESCO EXPANDS BOARD, UPDATES ON CENTCORE DATA SERVICES AND NEW A.I. APPLICATIONS
For Immediate Release
Vero Beach, Florida – May 29, 2025 – Mitesco, Inc. (OTC:MITI, www.mitescoinc.com ), provides this update on its data center and cloud computing unit, Centcore (www.centcoreusa.com), as well as its Vero Technology Ventures activities.
Expanded Board of Directors
Mack Leath, CEO of Mitesco, announced the addition of Jim Clifton, “I am pleased to announce the addition of Jim Clifton to the Board of Directors. Jim is a successful technology executive with experience in both software and data center hardware. He also has important experience in real estate, all of which makes him a perfect fit for the Company given its current direction. He has provided important guidance for our Centcore data center business strategy from his role on our Advisory Board and we look forward to continued leadership from him in his new position on the Board of Directors.”
James “Jim” Clifton is a senior sales and marketing executive focused on systems software, data analytics and innovative implementation to improve productivity across corporations and workforces worldwide. He also has business interests in the commercial and residential real estate area. Most recently, Mr. Clifton drove sales at Alteryx, an intuitive, code-free platform for data preparation, blending, analytics, and automation. Prior to that he was with VMware, developing both cloud and on-prem business to expand the utilization of systems across disparate users. While at Cumberland Group he headed a practice aimed at IoT productivity using real-time dashboards and other online tools. At Star Mobile he focused on mobile application implementation of corporate cloud-based applications. Other professional sales and management positions included Citrix, Symantec and Verisign, where he oversaw implementation of new technologies for key corporate clients. His education includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia 1990. and a master’s degree from Mercer University in 2007. He is based in St. Simons, Georgia.
Centcore Data Center Business Unit
The Centcore data center business has expanded its market approach to include a value-added reseller (VAR) group, with initial participants providing automated remote backup, high level cyber security and municipal applications. “We see the VAR avenue as a way to attract subject matter expertise apart from our own experiences. This allows us to expand our sales staffing to without increasing our internal overhead and leverages the subject matter expertise and existing client base each reseller brings to the situation, “explained Brian Valania, General Manager for Centcore.
It is in discussions with a number of larger data center users for as many as 20 racks in a single configuration at its current Melbourne, Florida location, and has a plan to develop a network of small, purpose-built locations. These sites are expected to be in the 5,000 to 10,000 square foot area and would be housed in existing structures who already have suitable power, water and HVAC on-site. “To the extent that we a successful in this approach our cap-x would be much less than needed for a full new buildout, and the time to market a fraction of the traditional approach. We would seek to have a single user for around 50% of the capacity and make the remaining space available to new clients, explained Valania.
Vero Technology Ventures Business Investments
The recently formed Vero Technology Ventures has a focus on cloud computing software solutions and is evaluating a number of potential investments, in addition to the development of its Robo Agent A.I. based application focused on sales automation. “While this is being developed to assist in the sales generally to consumers (B2C) the initial releases will be aimed at the residential real estate market. There are over 3 million real estate agents in the U.S., and there is a significant need for improved productivity. New rules about compensation are putting pressure on reduced income for sales agents, especially on the buyer representation side of transactions. We believe that the Robo Agent approach can improve productivity with better time management and prospect qualifications using the latest voice technology with a psychographic overlay,” said Valania.
The market for sales automation in residential real estate includes a number of listed companies including EXP Realty (EXPI), Compass Realty (COMP), Anywhere (HOUS), Zillow Group(Z) and Costar (CSGP), who acquired Homes.com in 2021. “We have a testbed with existing leading agents from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Sotheby’s Realty, LTP Realty and EXP Realty. These agents are helping us develop the specifications and will serve as beta test user,” said Valania. The application set will be offered as a turn-key solution, and also as an accessory to existing CRM applications such as Follow-up-Boss, which recently became a unit of Zillow Group.
The Vero Technology Ventures arm is actively seeking candidates for investment, merger or acquisition, with a strong focus on cloud computing solutions. Any candidates are encouraged to contact Brian Valania to schedule an interview by sending an email to bvalania@centcoreusa.com.
About Mitesco, Inc.
Mitesco ( www.mitescoinc.com ) is seeking to build a growth-oriented company, providing products, services, and technology to make accessible, higher quality, and more affordable solutions. The Mitesco team has experience in both start-ups and turnarounds intent on building successful growth situations, using both organic and acquisition growth strategies. Mitesco embraces the belief that when consumers’ expectations are exceeded, the business’ performance may do so as well.
About the Centcore Business Unit
The Centcore Data Center is a state-of-the-art cloud services provider and a division of Mitesco, Inc. (OTC: MITI). Located in Melbourne, Florida, Centcore offers secure, reliable, and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions designed to meet the needs of modern businesses. As a trusted provider for industries ranging from technology to public safety, Centcore is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for clients seeking to enhance their cloud capabilities. Centore’s certifications include SOC 2, Tier 3+, and CGIS, underscoring its commitment to data security and compliance. See www.centcoreusa.com for more information.
About Vero Technology Ventures
Our new venture arm is looking for scalable solutions using cloud computing for improved productivity, generally aimed at business and government. Infrastructure, engineering, design, analytics, process control are all areas of interest, as well as productivity tools for data center operations. We believe the current and near-term computing resources can be applied to make a significant change in productivity. If you have a need for growth capital and are willing to work in a team environment to grow your business, we should talk!
Contact:
Brian Valania
Centcore Data Center
Phone: 610.888.7509
Email: bvalania@centcoreusa.com
Website: www.centcoreusa.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to the expected foreclosure of several of our clinics. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “seeks,” “assumes,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “foresees,” “forecasts,” “predicts,” “targets,” “commitments,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. We caution you that the foregoing may not include all the forward-looking statements made in this press release.
These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current plans, assumptions, beliefs, and expectations. Forward-looking statements are subject to the occurrence of many events outside of the Company’s control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the ability to obtain additional financing; the risk that commenced and threatened litigation may result in material judgments against the Company; and other risks and uncertainties included in the Company’s reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K and in other filings the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, available at www.sec.gov.