Spectral Capital (FCCN) appoints Daniel Gilcher as CFO and discloses 400,000-share deal stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Spectral Capital Corporation reported that its Board appointed Daniel Gilcher, age 39, as Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer, effective January 3, 2026. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and a Director of Mexedia and previously held senior finance roles at Nuvo, bringing experience in going‑public transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising across equity, debt, and complex instruments.

The company highlighted his extensive academic background, including a Ph.D. in Empirical Finance, an MBA, and multiple advanced finance degrees, with research published in peer‑reviewed journals. In connection with the previously disclosed acquisition of 42 Telecom, Gilcher received 400,000 shares of Spectral Capital common stock as part of the transaction consideration on August 1, 2025, before his appointment as an executive officer. The shares were issued as deal consideration, not as compensation, the company received no cash proceeds, and the transaction was approved by the Board. The company plans to disclose his compensation arrangements in a later filing.

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Spectral adds an experienced capital-markets CFO; impact depends on future execution.

Spectral Capital Corporation appointed Daniel Gilcher as Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer effective January 3, 2026. His background spans CFO roles at listed and international companies, board service, and work on audit and remuneration committees, which can help support financial reporting and transaction readiness.

The disclosure notes his experience with going‑public processes, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising using equity, debt, and complex instruments. This skill set aligns with companies that may pursue strategic transactions or growth initiatives, though no specific plans are outlined here.

The filing also clarifies that he received 400,000 common shares as part of the 42 Telecom acquisition consideration on August 1, 2025, with no cash proceeds to the company and Board approval. This distinguishes deal economics from executive compensation, which will be detailed in a subsequent filing.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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):  

January 2, 2026

SPECTRAL CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	000-50274	51-0520296
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

701 Fifth Ave, Suite 4200, Seattle, WA		98104
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:		(206) 262-7799

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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

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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. ¨

Spectral Capital Corporation is referred to herein as the “Company”, “us”, “we”, or “our”.

Item 5.02 Appointment of Principal Officer; Election of Directors

On January 3, 2026, the Board of Directors of Spectral Capital Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Daniel Gilcher, age 39, as Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer of the Company, effective January 3, 2026.

Mr. Gilcher currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and a Director of Mexedia, an Italian listed technology and communications company, and previously served as Interim Chief Financial Officer and a Director of Nuvo, an Israel-based healthcare company. He has served on the boards of several international companies and has been a member of audit and remuneration committees. Mr. Gilcher has extensive experience preparing companies for going-public transactions and has led the full lifecycle of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiation, and post-merger integration. His background also includes capital raising across equity, debt, and complex financial instruments.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Gilcher worked in investment analysis and portfolio management at Shareholder Value Management AG. He holds a Ph.D. in Empirical Finance from EBS Business School, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, an M.Sc. in Finance from EBS Business School, and an M.A. from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. His academic research has been published in peer-reviewed journals.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Gilcher and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as an officer or director of the Company.  Mr. Gilcher has no family relationships with any director or executive officer of the Company.

Mr. Gilcher’s compensation arrangements will be disclosed in a subsequent filing.

Related-Person Transaction Disclosure (Regulation S-K Item 404)

In connection with the Company’s previously disclosed acquisition of 42 Telecom, Mr. Gilcher received 400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock as part of the consideration in that transaction.

The issuance of the shares occurred on August 1, 2025, pursuant to the definitive agreement governing the acquisition of 42 Telecom and occurred prior to Mr. Gilcher’s appointment as an executive officer of the Company. The Company did not receive any cash proceeds in connection with the issuance.

The shares were issued as transaction consideration in the acquisition of 42 Telecom and were not issued as compensation for services. The transaction was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors.

Other than the transaction described above, there are no related-person transactions involving Mr. Gilcher that are required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

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

On January 3, 2026, our Board of Directors appointed Daniel Gilcher as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
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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.

	SPECTRAL CAPITAL CORPORATION
Date:  January 5, 2026	By:	/s/ Jenifer Osterwalder
	Name:	Jenifer Osterwalder
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

Who did Spectral Capital Corporation (FCCN) appoint as its new Chief Financial Officer?

Spectral Capital Corporation appointed Daniel Gilcher as its Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer, effective January 3, 2026.

What is the professional background of Spectral Capitals new CFO, Daniel Gilcher?

Daniel Gilcher currently serves as CFO and a Director of Mexedia and previously was Interim CFO and a Director of Nuvo. He has led going-public transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising across equity, debt, and complex financial instruments, and he has served on audit and remuneration committees.

What are the academic qualifications of Spectral Capitals new CFO?

Daniel Gilcher holds a Ph.D. in Empirical Finance and an M.Sc. in Finance from EBS Business School, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, and an M.A. from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals.

Did Daniel Gilcher receive Spectral Capital (FCCN) shares in connection with the 42 Telecom acquisition?

Yes. In the acquisition of 42 Telecom, Daniel Gilcher received 400,000 shares of Spectral Capital common stock on August 1, 2025 as part of the transaction consideration. The company received no cash proceeds from this issuance, and it occurred before his appointment as an executive officer.

Were the 400,000 Spectral Capital shares issued to Daniel Gilcher compensation for his services?

No. The 400,000 shares issued to Daniel Gilcher were explicitly described as transaction consideration for the acquisition of 42 Telecom and not as compensation for services. The transaction was approved by the Board of Directors.

Are there any other related-person transactions involving Spectral Capitals new CFO?

Other than the 42 Telecom share consideration described, the company states there are no other related-person transactions involving Daniel Gilcher that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Have Spectral Capital (FCCN) and Daniel Gilcher agreed on his compensation as CFO?

The company states that Mr. Gilchers compensation arrangements will be disclosed in a subsequent filing, indicating details have not yet been provided in this report.