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): June 23, 2023

EQUATOR Beverage Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-55269	26-0884348
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

185 Hudson Street, Floor 25 Jersey City, New Jersey	07302
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 929-264-7944

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(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:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

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. ☐

SECTION 8 – OTHER EVENTS

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On June 23, 2023, we issued a press release concerning the Company’s common share repurchase. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

SECTION 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

99.1	Press release, dated June 23, 2023
140	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.

EQUATOR Beverage Company

/s/ Glenn Simpson

Glenn Simpson

Chairman & CEO

Date: June 23, 2023

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

EQUATOR Beverage Company Common Share Repurchase

JERSEY CITY, N.J./ACCESSWIRE/ June 23, 2023 – EQUATOR Beverage Company (OTC: MOJO) Common Share Repurchase

EQUATOR Beverage Company completed the acquisition of 176,200 shares of its common stock this week.  The total number of shares repurchased and added to treasury for the first six months of 2023 has reached 380,019 shares. These repurchases equal 14 percent of the DTC shares prior to the commencement of the repurchases.

The total DTC shares now stand at 2,376,254.

Based on current projections, the Company intends to continue its share repurchase activities throughout the remainder of 2023. This strategic decision demonstrates the company's commitment to optimizing its capital structure and delivering long-term value to its shareholders. By repurchasing shares, EQUATOR Beverage Company aims to enhance shareholder returns and potentially increase earnings per share, reflecting confidence in the company's financial position and future prospects.

For additional information contact Glenn Simpson CEO EQUATOR Beverage Company at 917 574 1690 Stock Symbol: MOJO

Important Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the definition of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and such section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, amended. These forward-looking statements should not be used to make an investment decision. The words 'estimate,' 'possible' and 'seeking' and similar expressions identify forward- looking statements, which speak only as to the date the statement was made. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted, or quantified. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated or underlying the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties to which forward- looking statements are subject include, but are not limited to, the effect of government regulation, competition and other material risk.

Related Links: https://equatorbeverage.com/

Contact: Glenn Simpson, Chairman & CEO

Phone Number: 917 574 1690

SOURCE: EQUATOR Beverage Company

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