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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 10, 2023 |
Meta Materials Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Nevada | 001-36247 | 74-3237581 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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60 Highfield Park Dr | |
Dartmouth, Nova scotia | | B3A 4R9 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 902 482-5729 |
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class
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Symbol(s) | |
Name of each exchange on which registered
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Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | | MMAT | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
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. ☐
Appointment of Chief Legal Officer.
On July 10, 2023, Meta Materials Inc. (also referred to herein as the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) announced the appointment of Mr. D. Daniel ("Dan") Eaton, as our Chief Legal Officer, effective July 12, 2023.
Mr. Eaton will join us as our Chief Legal Officer with a strong background in the technology industry. With previous General Counsel roles at Katena Computing Technologies, Inc., Netronome Systems, Inc., and Zilog Inc., Mr. Eaton brings a wealth of expertise in legal affairs and corporate governance. Beyond his legal expertise, Mr. Eaton has a successful track record in managing several 8-figure acquisitions, including significant transactions with Zilog, Inc. and IXYS Corporation, showcasing his strategic vision and ability to drive business growth through M&A activities. Mr. Eaton is licensed to practice law in the State of California and the United States Patent and Trademark Office and is well-versed in intellectual property rights and protection strategies. He also holds 12 issued patents on a variety of technical innovations. Mr. Eaton's education encompasses both legal and technical knowledge, having received a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor of Science degree from New Mexico State University.
A copy of this press release announcing Mr. Eaton's appointment is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d) Exhibits
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | META MATERIALS INC. |
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Date: | July 10, 2023 | By: | /s/ George Palikaras |
| | | George Palikaras
President and Chief Executive Officer |
