8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED) March 31, 2016

 

Alpine 4 Technologies Ltd.

(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)

Delaware	000-55205	46-5482689
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)	(COMMISSION FILE NO.)	(IRS EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NO.)

4742 N. 24th Street Suite 300

Phoenix, AZ

 (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)

855-777-0077 ext 801

 (ISSUER TELEPHONE NUMBER)

 (FORMER NAME OR FORMER ADDRESS, IF CHANGED SINCE LAST REPORT)

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Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

Item 8.01Other Information.

On March 31, 2016, Alpine 4 Technologies Ltd., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Quality Circuit Assembly, Inc. ("QCA")  in a cash and debt transaction, and will take effective control of QCA on April 1, 2016.  As a result of the acquisition, QCA will become a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

The Company also issued a press release to announce the closing of the acquisition and the change of control effective April 1, 2016.  The Company's press release is included as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report.

The information provided in this Item 7.01 shall be deemed to be "furnished," and not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, pursuant to Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.Description of Exhibit

99.1Alpine 4 Technologies Press Release

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.

Alpine 4 Technologies Ltd.

By: /s/ Kent B. Wilson

Kent B. Wilson

Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President

(Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer)

 Date: March 31, 2016

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Phoenix, AZ – March 31st, 2016 — Alpine 4 Technologies Ltd. (Alpine 4) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Quality Circuit Assembly, Inc. (QCA)  in a cash and debt transaction and will take effective control of QCA on April 1st 2016.  As a result of the acquisition, QCA will become a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Alpine 4.

Since 1988, QCA has been providing electronic contract manufacturing solutions delivered to its customers via strategic business partnerships. Turnkey solutions are tailored around each customer's specific requirements and QCA's abilities encompass a wide variety of skills, beginning with prototyping and culminating in the ongoing manufacturing of a complete product or assemblies.

Conveniently located in San Jose, California with close proximity to San Jose airport and all major carriers, Quality Circuit Assembly's primary aim is to provide contract manufacturing solutions to market leading companies within the industrial, scientific, instrumentation, military, medical and green industries.  QCA is also ISO-9001, 13485 and IPC-A-610 certified, and these certifications form the basis of QCA's quality management system and are integrated throughout every level of the business.

Kent Wilson, CEO of Alpine 4, commented, "QCA has a very talented team and have created an impressive electronic manufacturing services company."  Further, Mr. Wilson believes that QCA provides a seasoned and reputable portfolio addition to Alpine 4.   Mr. Wilson also commented, "When we started the process to acquire QCA in December 2015, we saw an opportunity to partner with a great company to further enhance Alpine 4's manufacturing capabilities and growth trajectory.  This transaction affirms the successful transformation of Alpine 4's desire to manufacture its automotive products in house."

Contact Press:Ian Kantrowitz, Director of Investor Relationsiank@alpine4.com

SOURCE Alpine 4 Technologies, Ltd

RELATED LINKS

www.alpine4.com

Media Contact: Alpine 4 Technologies, Ltd., media@alpine4.com

Forward-Looking Statements:

The information disclosed in this press release is made as of the date hereof and reflects Alpine 4 most current assessment of its historical financial performance. Actual financial results filed with the SEC may differ from those contained herein due to timing delays between the date of this release and confirmation of final audit results. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties, including the uncertainties surrounding the current market volatility, and other factors the Company identifies from time to time in its filings with the SEC. Although Alpine 4 believes that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and, as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof, and Alpine 4 disclaims any intention or obligation to update the forward-looking statements for subsequent events.