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
June 6, 2024
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
SMC Entertainment, Inc. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Nevada |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
000-56558 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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9170 Glades Road, Suite 150, Boca Raton, Florida, 33434 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(360) 820-5973 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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(Former Name or 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).
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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:
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Common |
| SMCE |
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ITEM 7.01 - REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
SMC Announces Completion of Review of Form 10 by the Securities and Exchange Commission
On June 12, 2024, SMC Entertainment, Inc. (“SMC” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s completion of its review of the Company’s Form 10 Registration Statement on June 6, 2024.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth herein and in Exhibit 99.1 hereto are deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of the Exchange Act. The information set forth in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information in this Current Report on Form 8-K that is required to be disclosed solely to satisfy the requirements of Regulation FD.
Safe Harbor
This release may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding our prospective performance and strategies within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations of our company, are generally identified by use of words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “strive,” “try,” or future or conditional verbs such as “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or similar expressions. Our ability to predict results or the actual effects of our plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. Some of the factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our expectations or beliefs include, without limitation, the risks discussed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which such statements were made.
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Item 9.01 Exhibits.
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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.
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| By: | /s/ Erik Blum |
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| Erik Blum, Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: June 12, 2024
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EXHIBIT 99.1
SMC Announces Completion of Review of Form 10 by the Securities and Exchange Commission
Boca Raton, FL - June 12, 2024 - SMC Entertainment, Inc. (“SMC” or the “Company”) (OTC: SMCE), a versatile technology incubator company focused on acquisition and support of proven commercialized financial services and technology (Fintech) companies, is pleased to announce the completion of its review of Form 10 by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). SMC filed its initial Form 10 in June 2023.
This completion of the review marks a momentous milestone and solidifies SMC as a fully reporting public company. This completion of the process is timely with SMC’s recent announcement to purchase 100% of the assets of ChainTrade Ltd. With this done, SMC’s next major milestone is filing for a company name change and symbol change with FINRA..
“For the past 12 months, SMC’s management team worked very closely with its legal and accounting teams to address the SEC’s comments in an expeditious manner,” commented Erik Blum, SMC’s CEO. “The diligent hard work ultimately paid off and our thanks to all of our team members including the guidance of the SEC staff who were instrumental in getting us to the finish line.”
About SMC: www.smceinc.com
SMC is a versatile holding company focused on acquisition and support of proven commercialized financial services and technology (Fintech) companies. SMC’s multi-discipline growth by acquisition approach is to enhance revenues and shareholder equity.
Press Release Contact
Erik Blum
CEO
SMC Entertainment, Inc.
360-820-5973
Safe Harbor Statement
Some of the statements in this press release may be forward-looking statements or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. Such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors such as the development of general economic conditions, future market conditions, unusual catastrophic loss events, changes in the capital markets, and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different from those anticipated by such statements. The Company does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or updated status of such.