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): December
10, 2019
Medicine
Man Technologies, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant
as Specified in Its Charter)
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Nevada
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001-36868
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46-5289499
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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4880 Havana Street, Suite 201
Denver, Colorado
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80239
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(303) 371-0387
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(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section
12(b) of the Act:
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Title of Each Class
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Trading Symbol(s)
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Name of Each Exchange On Which Registered
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Not applicable
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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. ☐
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles
of Incorporation or Bylaws.
On December 10, 2019, the shareholders
of Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) approved an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation,
as amended, increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock from 90,000,000 shares to 250,000,000 shares. The Articles
of Incorporation was amended by replacing Section 3 thereof in its entirety with the following:
“The Corporation is authorized to issue two classes
of shares, designated “Preferred Stock” and “Common Stock.” The number of shares of Preferred Stock authorized
is 10,000,000, par value $0.001 per share and the number of shares of Common Stock authorized is 250,000,000, par value $0.001
per share.
The Preferred Stock may be divided into such number of series
as the Corporation’s Board may determine. The Board is authorized to determine and alter the rights, preferences, privileges
and restrictions granted and imposed upon any wholly unissued series of Preferred Stock, and to fix the number and designation
of shares of any series of Preferred Stock. The Board, within limits and restrictions stated in any resolution of the Board, originally
fixing the number of shares constituting any series may increase or decrease, but not below the number of such series then outstanding,
the shares of any subsequent series.”
The Certificate of Amendment of the
Articles of Incorporation of the Company dated December 13, 2019, filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada, is attached to this
report as Exhibit 3.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters
to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Company
held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on December 10, 2019. Each share of the Company’s common stock was entitled
to one vote per share. A total of 32,997,292 shares of common stock representing 82.74% of the aggregate shares outstanding and
eligible to vote and constituting a quorum were represented in person or by valid proxies at the annual meeting. The matters voted
upon and the results of the vote are set forth below.
Proposal
1: Election of Directors.
Shareholders
elected Robert DeGabrielle and Brian Ruden as Class A directors to serve for an initial term expiring at the Company 2020
annual meeting and thereafter serve for two year terms. In addition, shareholders elected Andrew Williams, Justin Dye and Leonardo
Riera as Class B directors to serve for a two-year term expiring at the Company’s 2021 annual meeting. Paul
Dickman did not stand for re-election.
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Nominee
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Votes For
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Votes Withheld
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Broker Non-Votes
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Andrew Williams
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21,912,579
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134,462
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10,950,251
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Justin Dye
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21,755,971
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291,070
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10,950,251
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Leonardo Riera
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21,751,899
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295,142
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10,950,251
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Robert DeGabrielle
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21,832,640
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214,401
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10,950,251
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Brain Ruden
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21,819,123
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227,918
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10,950,251
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Proposal
2: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors.
Shareholders
approved the ratification of the appointment of BF Borgers CPA PC as the Company’s independent registered public accounting
firm for the year ending December 31, 2019.
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For
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Against
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Abstentions
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Broker Non-Votes
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32,795,201
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62,735
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139,356
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N/A
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Proposal 3: Approval
of Amendment to Company’s 2017 Equity Incentive Plan
The shareholders approved the Amendment to the Company’s
2017 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock that may be issued thereunder to 18,500,000.
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For
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Against
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Abstentions
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Broker Non-Votes
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21,516,642
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440,112
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90,287
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10,950,251
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Proposal 4: Approval of Amendment to Company’s Articles
of Incorporation
As noted above, the shareholders approved the Amendment to the
Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the total number of shares of authorized common stock to 250,000,000 shares
from 90,000,000.
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For
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Against
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Abstentions
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Broker Non-Votes
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30,104,664
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2,260,812
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631,816
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N/A
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On December 16, 2019, the Company issued a press release announcing
the election of Brain Ruden to its Board of Directors.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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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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MEDICINE MAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Justin Dye
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Justin Dye
Chief Executive Officer
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Date: December
16, 2019
Exhibit 3.1
Filed in the Office of Secretary of State State Of Nevada Business Number E0149142014 - 4 Filing Number 20190351575 Filed On 12/13/2019 12:50:00 PM Number of Pages 3
BARBARA K. CEGAVSKE Secretary of State 202 North Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701 - 4201 (775) 684 - 5708 Website: www , nvsosgg . v 4 T 5 C .. Profi · t c orporation: Certificate of Amendment (PuRsuANrro NRs 18.380 & 18.385178.390) Certificate to Accompany Restated Articles or Amended and Restated Articles (PuRsuANr ro NRs 78.4o3J Officer's Statement (PuRsuANrro NRs 8o . o3oJ . Effective Date and ime: (Optional) Date: [ - · - ·· - - · - - - · - - -- · - · ] Time: 1 · · · - ·· - ·· - ··· - - · ···· - ·· - ·J· -- - - - · ... · . - ----- · - .. - - - · · - · ' - -- · ·· ---- - · - - · - ·· - - - · ----- (must not be later than 90 days after the certificate is filed) . Information Being hanged: (Domestic corporations only) Changes to takes the following effect: [] The entity name has been amended. CJ The registered agent has been changed . (attach Certificate of Acceptance from new registered agent) O The purpose of the entity has been amended. jg] The authorized shares have been amended. [ ] The directors, managers or general partners have been amended. C: J IRS tax language has been added. [J Articles have been added . [J Articles have been deleted. [ ] Other. r ····· ·· · - - -- The - · - a · - rtic - · le -- · s -- h ·· a · v -- e .. - ·· b · -- e - en - - a - m · - e - n · d - ·· e · · d ·· a - s · · · · f · · o · - llo · w . . s .. : ... ( . p . . r .. o .. v - id -- e -- a -- r - t · i - c · le · - ·· n . u . m . . . b . . e .. r . s, . I · · f · - a · - - v - a - il - a - ble -- · } · · - i Article 3 has been amended - See attached Annex A · - ... (attach additional page(s) if necessary) 6. Signature: (Required) x [ _ Signature of Officer or Authorized Signer Title •1r any proposed amendment would alter or change any preference or any relative or other right given to any class or series of outstanding shares, then the amendment must be approved by the vote, i n addition to the affirmative vote otherw i se required, of the holders of shares representing a majority of the voting power of each class or series affected by the amendment regardless to !Imitations or restrictions on the voting power thereof. Please Include any required or optional Information in space below: (attach additional page(s) if necessary) This form must be accompanied by appropriate fees. Page 2 of 2 Rev i se d ; 1/1/2019
Annex A Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation For Nevada Profit Corporations (Pursuant to NRS 78.385 and 78.390 • After Issuance of Stock) MEDICINE MAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Article3 of the Corporation's Articles of Incorporation is hereby amended to provide as follows: The Corporation is authorized to issue two classes of shares, designated "Preferred Stock" and "Common Stock." The number of shares of Prefen·ed Stock authorized is l 0,000,000, par value $0.00 l and the number of shares of Common Stock authorized 250,000,000, par value $0.00 I. The preferred Stock may be divided into such number of series as the Board may determine. The Board is authorized to determine and alter the right, preferences, privileges and restrictions granted and imposed upon any wholly unissued series of Preferred Stock, and to fix the number and designation of shares of any series of Preferred Stock. The Board, within limits and restrictions stated in any resolution of the Board, originally fixing the number of shares constituting any series may increase or decrease, but not below the number of such series then outstanding, the shares of any subsequent series.
NEVADA STATE BUSINESS LICENSE MEDICINE MAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Nevada Business Identification # NV20141198339 Expiration Date: 03/31/2020 In accordance with Title 7 of Nevada Revised Statutes, pursuant to proper application duly filed and payment of appropriate prescribed fees, the above named is hereby granted a Nevada State Business License for business activities conducted within the State of Nevada . Valid until the expiration date listed unless suspended, revoked or cancelled in accordance with the provisions in Nevada Revised Statutes. License is not transferable and is not in lieu of any local business license, permit or registration. License must be cancelled on or before its expiration date if business activity ceases. Failure to do so will result in late fees or penalties which, by law, cannot be waived . Certificate Number: B20191213439180 You may verify this certificate online at http://www.nvsos.gov IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of State, at my office on 12/13/2019. BARBARA K. CEGAVSKE Secretary of State
Exhibit 99.1
Medicine Man Technologies Announces Appointment
of Brian Ruden, Founder of the Starbuds Chain of Dispensaries, to its Board of Directors
Cannabis entrepreneur
and multi-state operator joins Board to continue strengthening the Company's leadership
DENVER, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Medicine Man Technologies Inc. (OTCQX: MDCL) (the "Company") announced the election of Brian Ruden to its
Board of Directors. Ruden is the co-founder and CEO of the Starbuds chain of dispensaries and a recognized business leader in the
cannabis community with extensive regulated cannabis knowledge and expertise.
"Brian joins our Board at the
forefront of the Company's next stage of growth," said Justin Dye, Chief Executive Officer of Medicine Man Technologies.
"As the co-founder and CEO of Starbuds, one of our announced pending acquisitions, Brian is an innovator in the cannabis industry
and has demonstrated a successful track record in the national rollout and global expansion of its dispensaries. His experience
as an entrepreneur, a lawyer, and a recognized leader will be invaluable to the Company, our employees, our customers and shareholders."
Since 2010, Ruden has owned and operated cannabis
businesses under the Starbuds brand. He has grown this brand into multi-state operations
including Colorado, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Washington D.C.,
and international markets. Under his leadership, Starbuds has become one of the most recognized and successful retail
cannabis operations in North America. In 2014, Ruden founded Starbuds Consulting, a consulting company which provides
strategic advice to start-up cannabis operations. Ruden received his law degree from the University of
Denver, Sturm College of Law, and before entering the cannabis industry, he was a tax attorney
in Colorado.
"Medicine Man Technologies is
a leader in the cannabis industry," said Brian Ruden. "I am excited to bring my experience in creating and growing
cannabis operations and look forward to working with the leadership team and the other pioneering entrepreneurs that are slated
to join the Medicine Man Technologies team. My goal is to bring a focus on operational excellence, offer a depth and breadth of
cannabis products that consumers will enjoy, and drive top and bottom-line growth during this critical time in the Company's evolution."
Mr. Ruden will serve along with the
other four directors, Justin Dye, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Andy Williams, Vice-Chair
and President of the Company, Bob DeGabrielle Chief Operating Officer of the Company, and Leo Riera, partner at
Dye Capital & Company.
For more information about Medicine
Man Technologies, please visit https://www.MedicineManTechnologies.com/.
About Medicine Man Technologies
Denver, Colorado-based Medicine Man Technologies (OTCQX: MDCL) is a rapidly growing provider of cannabis consulting services, nutrients,
and supplies. The Company's client portfolio includes active and past clients throughout the cannabis industry in 20 states and
seven countries. The Company has entered into agreements to become one of the largest vertically integrated seed-to-sale operators
in the global cannabis industry. Current agreements will enable Medicine Man Technologies to offer cultivation, extraction, distribution
and retail pharma-grade products. Management includes decades of cannabis experience, a unique combination of first movers in industrial
cannabis and proven Fortune 500 corporate executives.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements." Such statements may be preceded by the words "intends,"
"may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts,"
"estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential," or similar words. Forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future performance, are based on certain assumptions, and are subject to various known and unknown
risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control and cannot be predicted or quantified. Consequently, actual
results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties
include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) our inability to manufacture our products and product
candidates on a commercial scale on our own or in collaboration with third parties; (ii) difficulties in obtaining financing on
commercially reasonable terms; (iii) changes in the size and nature of our competition; (iv) loss of one or more key executives
or scientists; and (v) difficulties in securing regulatory approval to market our products and product candidates. More detailed
information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in
the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and
its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's
website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or
revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Raquel Fuentes
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
303-371-0387
raquel@medicinemantechnologies.com