8-K

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): September 15, 2023

DATA KNIGHTS ACQUISITION CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

Unit G6, Frome Business Park, Manor Road

Frome

United Kingdom

, BA11 4FN

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including

area code +44 203 833 4000

(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:

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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).

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Item8.01.    Other Events.

On September 18, 2023, Data Knights Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing that it caused to be deposited $75,000 into the Company’s trust account for its public stockholders, allowing the Company to extend the date by which the Company may consummate an initial business combination by one month from September 11, 2023 to October 11, 2023 (the “Extension”). This Extension is permitted under the Company’s governing documents.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01.    Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

Under the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company has caused this report to be signed by the duly authorized undersigned.

Exhibit 99.1

Data Knights Acquisition Corp. Confirms Fundingto Extend Period to Consummate Initial Business Combination

Minneapolis, MN and London,UK, September 18, 2023 – Data Knights Acquisition Corp. (“Data Knights” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DKDCU, DKDCA, DKDCW), a special purpose acquisition company, (the “Company”), announced today that it caused to be deposited $75,000 into the Company’s trust account for its public stockholders, allowing the Company to extend the period of time it has to consummate its initial business combination by one month—from September 11, 2023 to October 11, 2023 (the “Extension”).

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-LookingStatements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the proposed initial public offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the Company’s offering filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Copies of these documents are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Contacts

Barry Anderson

Data Knights Acquisition Corp.

Phone: +44 203 833 4000