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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 29, 2022, Upexi, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), appointed Anthony Bazan as Chief Operating Officer of the Company.
Mr. Bazan, age 57, joined the Company in August of 2022 as the Chief Operations Officer. Prior to joining the Company Mr. Bazan was CEO and Director of OnlineTech Stores and Group CEO and Director for Imaging Supplies Consolidation II, a Blackford Capital portfolio group. Mr. Bazan has a 30 year career in operations starting at Rockwell International, Easton Sports, Fiskars, Black & Decker, Jakks Pacific, Mega Brands, and TM International. At Mega Brands, Mr. Bazan was COO from 2008 to 2011. During his tenure Mega Brands grew $200M in revenue and increased share price from $.45 to $9.75. At TM International, Mr. Bazan served as CEO and Director from 2017 to 2021. During this period, Mr. Bazan was able to turn around a failing promotional products and e-commerce company, even during the height of COVID-19 when no promotional events were taking place. Mr. Bazan attended the Air Force Academy after earning both a Congressional and Senatorial nomination. A spinal injury caused him to depart the AFA early and honorably, while earning a Certificate of Completion in Engineering. Mr. Bazan continued his education gaining a BA in Economics from California State University of Northridge.
Pursuant to the employment terms, Mr. Bazan will be paid an annual salary of $350,000 and a cash and equity bonus of up to $100,000 per year. On August 17, 2022, the Company granted Mr. Bazan an option to purchase 270,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $4.60 per common share.
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SIGNATURE
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.
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Date: August 31, 2022 | By: | /s/ Allan Marshall |
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| Entity Registrant Name | UPEXI, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001775194 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 29, 2022 |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | NV |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-3378978 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity File Number | 333-25526 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 17129 US Hwy 19 N |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Clearwater |
| Entity Address State Or Province | FL |
| City Area Code | 701 |
| Local Phone Number | 353-5425 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.001 |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 33764 |
| Trading Symbol | UPXI |