UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Section
5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.01 Changes in Control of Registrant
The company reports that its address has changed from 1712 Pioneer Ave, Ste 500, Cheyenne, WY 82001, USA to 30 N Gould St, Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA, effective August 8, 2023.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
August 8, 2023: The company has officially registered with the Wyoming Secretary of State documenting the changes in the composition of the Board of Directors. This registration confirms the completion of the formalities related to the alteration in board membership. (Exhibit 1.1)
November 10, 2023 (Second Board Meeting): The Board of Directors convened and resolved to dismiss a director following findings of embezzlement of corporate funds and negligence in his duties. The specific reasons and details of these dismissals are documented. (Exhibit 1.2)
December 19, 2023 (Third Board Meeting): In a subsequent meeting, the Board of Directors voted to dismiss an additional director due to further incidents of misconduct and ongoing negligence. This action was taken to uphold fiduciary duties and protect shareholder interests. (Exhibit 1.3)
March 15, 2024 (First Board Meeting of 2024): The first board meeting of the year was held, where the Board of Directors voted to reorganize the board’s composition. This reshuffle is part of ongoing efforts to enhance governance and oversight capabilities. (Exhibit 1.4)
Biography
CEO: Kang Seok Song, 60
Mr. Kang Seok Song has been appointed as CEO of Ameritrust Corporation effective March 15, 2024. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Kyunggi University (1982-1986). His career spans various sectors, starting at Schering Korea from 1989 to 1996, followed by managing a house rental business from 1997 to 2015. From 2016 to 2020, he led a Union for Housing Redevelopment and Maintenance in Sangok5 District in Incheon, Korea. Since 2019, he has been the representative for a joint reconstruction project in Hwagok-dong area in Seoul, Korea. Previously, he served as Secretary and Director at Ameritrust Corporation from June 7, 2023, to March 15, 2024.
Secretary and Director: Sook-Rye Min, 66
Ms. Sook-Rye Min has been appointed as Secretary and Director of Ameritrust Corporation effective March 15, 2024. She completed advanced studies in piano at Sejong University (2007-2010) and additional training at Yonsei and Ewha Womans Universities in Seoul, Korea. Her professional background includes leading piano academies such as Min Arte (1981-1988), Myungmoon (1990-2001), and Hansol Myungmoon (2006-2022). She has also worked in the IT department at Beespoke Capital Inc. since October 1, 2021. Prior to her current role, she served as a Director at Ameritrust Corporation from June 7, 2023.
Director: Jong-Sun Kim, 64
Jong-Sun Kim has served as a Director of Ameritrust Corporation since March 15, 2024. Her extensive career includes roles as a licensed practical nurse and team leader at Cheongdam Plastic Surgeon Hospital (1999-2016) and holding executive positions at Ameritrust Corporation, both in the U.S. and Korea, culminating as CEO from June 7, 2023, to March 15, 2024. Additionally, she was the General Manager at Beespoke Capital, Inc. starting March 1, 2020. Kim earned a pastor’s certificate from the Graduate School of Presbyterian Theology in 2011.
Exhibit Index for this 8-K is as follows:
Exhibit No. | Description | |
1.1 | ||
1.2 | Ameritrust Corporation BoD minute (November 10, 2023) regarding the Board’s action for a certain Director. | |
1.3 | Ameritrust Corporation BoD minute (December 19, 2023) regarding the Board’s action for a certain Director. | |
1.4 | Ameritrust Corporation BoD minute (March 15, 2024) regarding the resignation/appointment of CEO, appointment of new Board members | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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, thereunto duly authorized.
Ameritrust Corporation | ||
June 4, 2024 | ||
By: | /s/ Seok-Song Kang | |
Seok-Song Kang | ||
Chief Executive Officer | ||
Dated: June 4, 2024 |