Form 8-K - Current report

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 21, 2024

 

Commission File Number 000-18730

 

DARKPULSE, INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware		87-0472109
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

815 Walker Street, Suite 1155, Houston, TX 77002

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

800-436-1436

(Issuer’s telephone number)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

 

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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

 

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Not applicable.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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. ☐

 

 

 

 

Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

Director Appointment

 

On November 21, 2024, the Board of Directors of DarkPulse, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), expanded the board to four and appointed George Pappas as a director to fill the new vacancy. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Pappas or any other persons, pursuant to which Mr. Pappas was selected as a director

 

George Pappas

 

Mr. Pappas is a national security, foreign policy, intelligence, and special operations expert with over four decades of experience as a government executive, and military officer. Mr. Pappas has served as Staff Director, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Deputy Chief Financial Executive at the Defense Intelligence Agency; and in other senior posts across the intelligence and special operations communities. Mr. Pappas was appointed as a director due to his extensive experience in working with the U.S. and foreign governments.

 

Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On November 27, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Pappas’ appointment. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The furnishing of the press release is not an admission as to the materiality of any information therein. The information contained in the press release is summary information that is intended to be considered in the context of more complete information included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and other public announcements that the Company has made and may make from time to time by press release or otherwise. The Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update or revise the information contained in this report, although it may do so from time to time as its management believes is appropriate. Any such updating may be made through the filing of other reports or documents with the SEC, through press releases or through other public disclosures.

 

The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information contained in this Item 7.01 and in the press release shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing with the SEC made by the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated November 27, 2024
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

	DarkPulse, Inc.
Date: November 27, 2024	By:	/s/ Dennis O’Leary
		Dennis O’Leary, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

DarkPulse, Inc. Appoints George Pappas to the Board of Directors

Mr. Pappas has also been appointed as Chief Government Relations Officer assisting the Company with Foreign and US Governmental agencies

 

NEW YORK, New York, November 27, 2024, DarkPulse, Inc. (OTC Pink: DPLS) (“DarkPulse”, “DPLS", or "the Company") today announced the Board has appointed Mr. George Pappas as a member of the Board of Directors. Additionally, Mr. Pappas will be Chief Government Relations Officer. Mr. Pappas will serve as a member of the Board until a successor has been elected and qualified.

 

Mr. Pappas is a national security, foreign policy, intelligence, and special operations expert with over four decades of experience as a government executive, and military officer. Mr. Pappas has served as Staff Director, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Deputy Chief Financial Executive at the Defense Intelligence Agency; and in other senior posts across the intelligence and special operations communities.

 

Mr. Pappas’ longstanding relationships and experiences have been critical to the safety and security of the nation.

 

“I look forward to building the Company with George. His extensive operational experience in both private and public sectors will assist DarkPulse becoming a leader across multiple industries worldwide,” said Dennis O’Leary, DarkPulse Founder and CEO. He continued, “Mr Pappas’ extensive intelligence and security background brings much needed expertise the Company requires as we focus on intelligent infrastructure and national border security deployments globally.”

 

“It’s a great honor to be asked to join the DarkPulse Board of Directors. As an admirer of DarkPulse’s innovative technology and commitment to excellence, I am excited to play a role in shaping its future success,” said Mr. Pappas.

 

About DarkPulse, Inc.

 

DarkPulse, Inc. uses advanced laser-based monitoring systems to provide rapid and accurate monitoring of temperatures, strains, and stresses. The Company’s technology excels when applied to live, dynamic critical infrastructure and structural monitoring, including pipeline monitoring, perimeter and structural surveillance, aircraft structural components and mining safety. The Company's fiber-based monitoring systems can assist markets that are not currently served, and its unique technology covers extended areas and any event that is translated into the detection of a change in strain or temperature. In addition to the Company’s ongoing efforts with respect to the marketing and sales of its technology products and services to its customers, the Company also continues to explore potential strategic alliances through joint venture and licensing opportunities to further expand its global market position. For more information, visit www.DarkPulse.com

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” 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, that are intended to be covered by the "safe harbor" created by those sections. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as "believe," "expect," "may," "should," "could," "seek," "intend," "plan," "goal," "estimate," "anticipate" or other comparable terms. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this news release regarding our strategies, prospects, financial condition, operations, costs, plans, and objectives are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by customers; our continued ability to pay operating costs and ability to meet demand for our products and services; the amount and nature of competition from other security and telecom products and services; the effects of changes in the cybersecurity and telecom markets; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, strategic alliance agreements, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in our prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether because of new information, future developments or otherwise.

 

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