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): December 23, 2023
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WIDEPOINT CORPORATION |
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) |
Delaware |
| 001-33035 |
| 52-2040275 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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| (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
11250 Waples Mill Road, South Tower 210, Fairfax, Virginia |
| 22030 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Office) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 349-2577
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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 ☐
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Securities Registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol | Name of Exchange on Which Registered |
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share | WYY | NYSE American |
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On December 23, 2023, James Bernard (“Bernie”) Rice tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors of WidePoint Corporation (the “Company”) effective December 31, 2023. Mr. Rice's resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company did not result from any disagreement. This decision comes from his desire to engage more directly with the operational facets of the company. Mr. Rice will be transitioning into a consultant role with the Company. His extensive expertise, strategic insights, and dedication to the Company's growth will continue to be invaluable assets in his new capacity as a consultant. This transition will enable him to focus on specific initiatives and provide focused guidance, leveraging his deep understanding of our industry and market dynamics. We express our gratitude for Mr. Rice's significant contributions during his tenure on the Board of Directors and look forward to his continued partnership and impact in his new role as a consultant.
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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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| WIDEPOINT CORPORATION |
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| /s/ Jin Kang |
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Date: December 29, 2023 |
| Jin Kang |
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| Chief Executive Officer |
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