6-K
Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. (GFAI)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of February 2021
Commission File Number: 000-56154
Guardforce AI Co., Ltd.
(Translation of registrant’s name in English)
96 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Talad Bangkhen,Laksi
Bangkok 10210, Thailand
(Address of principal executive offices)
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On February 11, 2021, Guardforce AI Co., Limited signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire (the “Acquisition”) the consultancy firm, Logic Network Limited (“Logic Network”), through the acquisition of 51% of the outstanding shares of the parent company of Logic Network. The attached press release relates to the Acquisition. The Acquisition is scheduled to close on March 15, 2021 and is subject to standard pre-closing conditions.
Exhibit Index
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit |
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| 99.1 | Press Release issued February 11, 2021 |
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
| GUARDFORCE AI CO., LTD. | ||
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2021 | By: | /s/ Lei Wang |
| Lei Wang | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
| (Principal Executive Officer) and | ||
| Duly Authorized Officer |
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Exhibit 99.1

Guardforce AI Acquires Logic Network Limited
NEWS PROVIDED BY
Guardforce AI Co. Ltd.
Feb 11, 2021, 08:00 ET
NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- **** Guardforce AI Co., Ltd (OTC Pink: GRDAF) ("Guardforce AI"), an integrated security solutions provider in Asia, announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in IT and cloud solutions provider Logic Network Limited ("Logic Network"), a Hong Kong-based consultancy specializing in telecommunications, network operations, intelligent retail systems and technology.
Logic Network offers integrated solutions that help network service providers, internet data centers, and telecommunications operators with the design and implementation of cloud-based application platforms and different types of information and communications technology (ICT) strategies. This acquisition is the latest step in Guardforce AI's transformation journey towards providing customers in Asia-Pacific with premium technology-powered services.
Terence Yap, Chairman of Guardforce AI, commented: "Guardforce AI is broadening its focus to deploy more robotics and AI-based security solutions, therefore it requires relevant and strategic cloud-based and IT-related solutions. Through our acquisition of Logic Network, combined with Guardforce AI's deep knowledge of the security industry, we will increase our value proposition to clients and ensure our long-term competitiveness. We are very excited to partner with Logic Network, which has an outstanding reputation for quality and reliability in the commercial, technology, and telecommunications sectors."
Brian Chan, Managing Director at Logic Network, commented: "We are looking forward to working with the team at Guardforce AI to further develop the market for cybersecurity and cloud services. Our clients are increasingly looking for holistic strategies that combine AI, ICT, big data analytics and security solutions to ensure their future growth and address evolving business requirements. Partnering with Guardforce AI will present our clients with a more integrated offering that will improve their services and systems."
About Guardforce AI Co., Ltd.
Guardforce AI Co. Ltd. is a leading integrated security solutions provider that is trusted to protect and transport the high-value assets of public and private sector organizations. Developing and introducing innovative technologies that enhance safety and protection, Guardforce AI helps clients adopt new technologies and operate safely as the Asia Pacific business landscape evolves.
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