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 (Date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2022
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. |
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) |
Delaware | 001-41473 | 82-3334945 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
212 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 253, Miami, Florida | 33137 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (833) 723-7368
CorpHousing Group Inc. |
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Ticker symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share | LUXH | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Item 3.03 | Material Modification of Rights of Security Holders. |
On October 31, 2022, our board of directors approved an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation as permitted under the terms of Delaware law and the terms of such certificate to change the name of the company from “CorpHousing Group Inc.” to “LuxUrban Hotels Inc.” The name change was affected on November 1, 2022.
The name change was undertaken to better reflect our objective of building and marketing a robust portfolio of quality hotel accommodations in desirable locations that provide guests with quality experiences.
Item 5.03. | Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. |
The disclosure required by this Item and included in Item 3.03 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) | Exhibits: |
Exhibit Number |
Description | |
3.1 | Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation, filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware November 1, 2022 | |
99.1 | Press Release dated November 2, 2022 | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (Embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit) |
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: November 2, 2022 | LUXURBAN HOTELS INC. | |
By: | /s/ Brian Ferdinand | |
Name: Brian Ferdinand | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer and Chairman |
Exhibit 3.1
Exhibit 99.1
CorpHousing Group Inc. Announces Name Change and Rebranding to LuxUrban Hotels Inc.
New NASDAQ Ticker Symbol “LUXH”
MIAMI, FL, November 2, 2022 – CorpHousing Group Inc. (“CorpHousing,” “CHG”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CHG), which utilizes a long-term lease, asset-light business model to acquire and manage a growing portfolio of short-term rental properties in major metropolitan cities, announced today that it has changed its name to LuxUrban Hotels Inc. Reflecting this change, the Company’s common stock will commence trading under the new NASDAQ ticker symbol “LUXH” on or about November 3, 2022.
“Our new corporate identity reflects the Company’s ongoing evolution towards acquiring and managing, via long-term leases, short-term rental hotel properties in major metropolitan cities,” said Brian Ferdinand, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Through our growing portfolio, we offer short-stay business and vacation travelers a variety of accommodations that address their individual needs, all while providing high-quality, end-to-end customer service and support.”
Mr. Ferdinand continued, “We have made significant strides in redefining our strategy over the last several years and our total units under management are comprised almost entirely of short-term rental hotel properties. Our new name reflects this evolved focus. The Company currently operates approximately 1,200 short term hotel rental units, and we are in various stages of negotiation with a variety of potential partners that represent thousands of additional hotel units located in destination cities. We believe that we are well positioned to advance our highly scalable, predictable, and profitable business model and look forward to our future with confidence.”
The Company’s official website is now accessible under the domain www.luxurbanhotels.com and its email address changed to the domain @luxurbanhotels.com.
The CUSIP number for the Company’s common stock will remain unchanged.
LuxUrban Hotels Inc.
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. utilizes a long-term lease, asset-light business model to acquire and manage a growing portfolio of short-term rental properties in major metropolitan cities. The Company’s future growth focuses primarily on seeking to create “win-win” opportunities for owners of dislocated hotels, including those impacted by COVID-19 travel restrictions, while providing LuxUrban Hotels favorable operating margins. LuxUrban Hotels operates these properties in a cost-effective manner by leveraging technology to identify, acquire, manage, and market them globally to business and vacation travelers through dozens of third-party sales and distribution channels, and the Company’s own online portal. Guests at the LuxUrban Hotels properties are provided high quality service under the Company’s consumer brand, LuxUrbanTM.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to the expected closing of noted lease transactions and continued closing on additional leases for properties in the Company’s pipeline, as well the Company’s anticipated ability to commercialize efficiently and profitably the properties it leases and will lease in the future. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in the prospectus forming part of the Company’s effective Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-262114). Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". Forward-looking information may relate to anticipated events or results including, but not limited to business strategy, leasing terms, high-level occupancy rates, and sales and growth plans. The financial projection provided herein are based on certain assumptions and existing and anticipated market, travel and public health conditions, all of which may change. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
CONTACT
Shanoop Kothari Chief Financial Officer LuxUrban Hotels Inc. shanoop@corphousinggroup.com |
Devin Sullivan, SVP The Equity Group Inc. (212) 836-9608 dsullivan@equityny.com | |
David Shayne, Analyst The Equity Group Inc. (212) 836-9628 dshayne@equityny.com |