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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): February 23, 2026

 

SENTIENT BRANDS HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

(Former Name of Registrant)

 

Nevada   001-34861   86-3765910

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

 

110 East 59th Str. 22nd Floor

New York, New York 10022

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

 

646-202-2897

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
None   N/A   N/A

 

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. ☐

 

 

 

 
 

 

Explanatory Note

 

This Form 8-K reports the execution of an Addendum to the Share Exchange Agreement between Sentient Brands Holdings Inc. and a subsidiary of Wyoming Bears, Inc. (Nevada), as well as engagement of the CFO and President/COO positions and related disclosures.

 

 
 

 

Item 1.01 Entry Into A Material Definitive Agreement

 

On February 20, 2026, the Board of Directors of Sentient Brands Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) approved Addendum No. 1 (the “Addendum”) to the Share Exchange Agreement dated September 30, 2025, by and among the Company, Wyoming Bears, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“WYB”), and the minority shareholders of WYB.

 

Pursuant to the Addendum:

 

The Company acquired the remaining forty-nine percent (49%) equity interest in WYB.
   
As a result, the Company now owns one hundred percent (100%) of the issued and outstanding equity of WYB, effective January 1, 2026.
   
Consideration consists of Acquisition Credits issued on the same legal and economic terms set forth in the original Share Exchange Agreement, without minority or right-of-first-refusal discounts.
   
Earn-out calculations are adjusted to reflect 100% ownership, replacing the prior 51% multiplier.
   
All minority rights, including rights of first refusal, were terminated.
   
The Company agreed to full indemnification of the former minority holders in connection with liabilities arising from the Company’s public company activities.
   
The Addendum includes protective license suspension and clawback provisions upon insolvency or catastrophic events.

 

The Addendum is governed by Nevada law.

 

The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Addendum, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.21.

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements

 

On February 20, 2026, the Board approved the following officer appointments:

 

Engagement of Financial Controller & CFO

 

Jeanene Morgan was engaged as Financial Controller & Chief Financial Officer of the Company, reporting directly to the Board of Directors, with authority to conduct all activities associated with such responsibilities.

 

Engagement of President & COO

 

Serge Knazev was engaged as President & Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2026. The position carries no salary and provides for per-project compensation. Mr. Knazev reports to the Board of Directors.

 

Key responsibilities include:

 

Managing subsidiary operations
   
Strengthening the balance sheet
   
Audit preparedness
   
IT infrastructure implementation

 

Mr. Knazev will recuse himself from decisions relating to his personal investments where conflicts of interest may arise.

 

 
 

 

Item 8.01 Other Events

 

Approval of Related Party Disclosures

 

The Board approved disclosures relating to:

 

Serge Knazev as investor in GA3 Consortium, LLC, which has funded certain Company expenses through non-interest-bearing loan arrangements. GA3 Consortium, LLC’s acquisition of two Company notes originally issued to Leonite Capital, with an aggregate principal value of $715,789. Mr.Knazev is an active investor in American Industrial Group, Inc., the funding source and manufacturing provider, and an investor in the Subsidiaries.

 

Mr. Knazev’s ownership of 58,456 shares of Company common stock, which was purchased in the open market.

 

Certain non-interest-bearing loans from Mr.Knazev were used to fund Company expenses, including auditor, transfer agent, EDGAR, and accounting system costs.

 

These matters were reviewed and approved by the Board in accordance with the Company’s related-party governance policies.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about the Company’s business and industry, management’s beliefs, and certain assumptions made by management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, without limitation, risks associated with the integration of acquired assets, market acceptance of products, supply chain challenges, and general business conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number   Description
     
99.1   Board of Directors Resolution dated February 20, 2026
10.20   Addendum No. 1 to Share Exchange Agreement dated December 31, 2025
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 
 

 

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.

 

  SENTIENT BRANDS HOLDINGS INC.
     
Date: February 24, 2026 By: /s/ Eric Bruns
    Eric Bruns
    Board Chairman

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 10.20

 

ADDENDUM NO. 1

 

TO SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT

 

This Addendum No. 1 (this “Addendum”) is entered into as of December 31, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), by and among:

 

Sentient Brands Holdings Inc., a Nevada corporation (“SNBH” or the “Purchaser”);
   
Wyoming Bears, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Subsidiary”); and
   
The shareholders of Wyoming Bears, Inc. (NV) hold the remaining forty-nine percent (49%) equity interest (collectively, the “Minority Sellers”).

 

This Addendum amends and supplements the Share Exchange Agreement dated September 30, 2025 (the “Agreement”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.

 

RECITALS AND PROTECTIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

 

WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge and recognize that SNBH has represented that it is diligently working toward achieving compliance with that certain Share Exchange Agreement dated September 30, 2025, with Wyoming Bears, Inc., including, without limitation, the condition that SNBH be free of material debt and liabilities at the time of definitive closing; and

 

WHEREAS, the Parties further acknowledge that, as of the date hereof, such conditions have not yet been fully satisfied, and that remediation efforts remain ongoing; and

 

WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge that auditing physical inventory located across multiple countries and multiple U.S. states is cost-prohibitive and operationally impractical, materially increasing audit scope, timing, and expense; and

 

WHEREAS, the Parties further acknowledge that SNBH has received a funding offer for up to USD 1.5 million under an equity credit line structure, conditioned upon SNBH maintaining profitability, remaining current in SEC filings, and continuing to strengthen corporate governance and internal controls; and

 

WHEREAS, in light of the foregoing, the Parties acknowledge that SNBH must transition to a drop-ship manufacturing and fulfillment model and eliminate exposure to physical inventory in order to reduce audit complexity, balance-sheet risk, and compliance burden; and

 

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to strengthen protections for the brands, assets, operations, and goodwill of Aqua Emergency, Inc. (NV), AIG-F&B, Inc., and Wyoming Bears, Inc. as subsidiaries of SNBH and American Industrial Group, Inc., Aqua Emergency, Inc. (FL) and Minority Sellers as grantors and to affirmatively insulate such entities and their stakeholders from any actual or potential liabilities arising from or related to SNBH;

 

WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge and recognize that while the Subsidiary and its related entities are profitable, SNBH prior to September 30, 2025 has accumulated in excess of $5.5 million in deficit and related losses for tax purposes, and that the ability to offset such profit with SNBH’s accumulated loss for tax purposes requires SNBH to own at least eighty percent (80%) of such entities; and

 

WHEREAS, the Parties further acknowledge that the existence of a minority interest results in significant deductions of the recognized EBITA under PCAOB rules, which materially impacts the Company’s financial presentation and compliance requirements; and

 

 
 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual agreements set forth below, the Parties agree as follows:

 

1. Sale of Remaining Minority Interest

 

1.1 Transfer of Equity

 

The Minority Sellers hereby sell, assign, transfer, and convey to SNBH all of their remaining forty-nine percent (49%) equity interest in the Subsidiary, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.

 

1.2 Resulting Ownership

 

Upon the Effective Date, SNBH shall own one hundred percent (100%) of the issued and outstanding equity of the Subsidiary.

 

2. Consideration for Minority Interest

 

2.1 Form of Consideration

 

SNBH shall issue to the Minority Sellers Acquisition Credits on the same legal, economic, and conversion terms set forth in the Agreement, as modified herein.

 

2.2 Valuation Basis

 

The Minority Interest shall be valued using the valuation framework set forth in the Agreement, without minority or right-of-first-refusal discounts.

 

3. Earn-Out Adjustment for 100% Ownership

 

3.1 Ownership Multiplier Adjustment

 

All earn-out calculations shall be recalculated on a 100% ownership basis, replacing the prior 51% multiplier.

 

3.2 No Double Counting

 

Any consideration issued in connection with this Addendum shall be credited against the remaining unearned earn-out capacity.

 

4. Termination of Minority Rights

 

All minority rights, including rights of first refusal, are hereby terminated in their entirety.

 

5. Full Indemnification; Assignment of Claims

 

SNBH shall fully, irrevocably, and unconditionally indemnify and hold harmless the Minority Sellers and AE-FL from any and all liabilities, claims, losses, or disputes arising from SNBH’s business, governance, financing, disclosures, or public-company status. All related claims are automatically assigned to SNBH, which shall bear sole responsibility for their resolution.

 

6. Protective License Suspension; Clawback Rights

 

Minority Sellers shall have the right, on 24-hour written notice, to suspend or terminate any license or operational rights granted to SNBH and claw back all related assets and rights upon insolvency, substantial threatened or pending litigation, or any matter reasonably perceived as catastrophically detrimental to the protected brands or stakeholders. Suspension shall remain in effect for up to 90 days or until fully cured to mutual satisfaction, whichever comes earlier. Termination will cancel all unconverted and earned Acquisition Credits.

 

 
 

 

7. Ratification

 

Except as expressly amended herein, the Agreement is ratified and confirmed in full force and effect.

 

8. Governing Law

 

This Addendum shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada.

 

9. Counterparts

 

This Addendum may be executed in counterparts and by electronic signature.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Addendum as of the Effective Date.

 

SENTIENT BRANDS HOLDINGS INC.

 

By: /s/ Eric Bruns / Chairman Of The Board  

 

WYOMING BEARS, INC. (NEVADA) / Minority Sellers

 

By: /s/ Joel Kleinfeld / President  

 

Reviewed and vetted by:

 

SNBH Board Of Directors

 

SNBH Legal Counsel | SNBH Financial Controller | SNBH Chief Financial Advisor

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESOLUTION

SENTIENT BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC. (“SNBH”)

 

Date: February 20, 2026

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sentient Brands Holdings, Inc. (“SNBH”) has reviewed and considered proposals regarding corporate structure, operations, finance, and governance; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board deems it necessary and in the best interest of SNBH and its shareholders to optimize the audit process, reduce operating and overhead costs, and maintain profitability, compliance, and qualification for future financing.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors hereby approves the following actions, effective immediately unless otherwise specified:

 

Corporate Structure and Agreement Approvals

 

1.Amendment to Wyoming Bears, Inc. Share Exchange Agreement: The Board approves the amendment to the Share Exchange Agreement with Wyoming Bears, Inc. (“WYB”), to formally increase SNBH ownership of WYB to 100%, with the effective date of that agreement as January 1st, 2026.
   
2.Engagement of Jeanene Morgan as a Financial Controller & CFO with the respective authorizations to conduct all the activities associated with the above responsibilities. The reporting line is to the Board of Directors.
   
3.Engagement of Serge Knazev in the capacity of President & COO effective January 1, 2026. The position has no salary and a per-project compensation structure. The reporting line is to the Board of Directors. Key objectives for the position include managing the subsidiaries’ operations, restructuring and strengthening the balance sheet, audit preparedness, and IT infrastructure. COO will have to recuse himself from any decisions pertaining to his investments, which can potentially create a conflict of interest, as per disclosures below.

 

Approval of Disclosures

 

Serge Knazev and Lee Puglisi (Investors): The Investors in GA3 Consortium, who are personally funding certain SNBH expenses, including but not limited to auditor, Edgarizer, transfer agent, and accounting system, via a non-interest-bearing loan, pursuant to the Emergency Funding Agreement (attached).
   
Debt and Equity Holdings: Serge holds 58,456 shares of SNBH purchased in the open market. He is also an active investor in American Industrial Group, Inc., a funding source and the manufacturing provider for the subsidiaries, and a non-executive Chairman of Concent, Inc., the Managing Member of GA3 Consortium, LLC, which holds two SNBH Notes with a principal value of $715,000, acquired from Leonite Capital. GA3 Consortium, LLC has funded certain SNBH expenses, including the OTCID annual subscription, through a non-interest-bearing forgivable loan.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the officers of Sentient Brand Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), acting collectively and in coordination with one another, and subject at all times to the oversight, approval, and direction of the Board of Directors, are hereby authorized and directed to take such actions, execute such documents, and incur such expenses only as jointly necessary or advisable to carry out the intent of these resolutions and to fulfill the objectives of streamlining the audit process, optimizing operating and overhead costs, and maintaining profitability, regulatory compliance, and eligibility for the Company’s equity credit line.

 

No officer shall act unilaterally or independently on behalf of the Company with respect to the foregoing matters, except as expressly authorized in writing by the Board or as required for ministerial execution of Board-approved actions.

 

CERTIFICATION

 

The undersigned hereby certifies that she is the duly elected and acting Secretary of Sentient Brands Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of said corporation on the date set forth above, which resolution has not been repealed or modified.

 

 
 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certification on the

 

/s/ Dionne Pendleton  
Corporate Secretary and Treasurer  

 

Reviewed & vetted by:

 

/s/ Chris Dieterich

 

/s/ Jeanene Morgan

 

/s/ Eric Bruns

Legal Counsel   Financial Controller & CFO   Board Chairman
         
   

/s/ Serge Knazev

   
    President & COO