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Forge unwinds Legend LP interest in non-cash deal; deconsolidates unit

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Forge Innovation Development Corp. completed a non-cash internal restructuring on July 27, 2025, returning its 51% partnership interest in Legend International Investment LP to Legend Investment Management LLC. In connection with this release, Legend LLC returned 1,967,143 shares of Forge common stock that were originally issued in the 2023 acquisition.

Following the transaction, Legend LP ceased to be a subsidiary, and Forge no longer holds ownership, management, voting, or financial rights in the partnership. The Board approved the decision at a special meeting on July 27, 2025. The company noted this Form 8-K was filed late due to an internal administrative delay. Pro forma financial information will be filed by amendment within 71 calendar days, and the divestiture will be discussed in the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2025.

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Non-cash divestiture unwinds 2023 deal; shares returned; deconsolidation.

Forge returned its 51% stake in Legend LP to Legend LLC without cash consideration, and received back 1,967,143 previously issued shares. This effectively unwinds key elements of the 2023 asset purchase and removes Legend LP from consolidation.

Because the transaction is non-cash, liquidity effects hinge on cost savings or changes in operating results from no longer consolidating Legend LP. The company states the divestiture is a material subsequent event and will be reflected in the upcoming 10-Q.

The amendment with Article 11 pro formas is due within 71 days, which will clarify income statement and balance sheet impacts. The actual financial effect will depend on the pro forma adjustments disclosed in that filing.

Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement Business
A significant contract was terminated, which may affect business operations or revenue.
Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets Financial
The company completed a significant acquisition or sale of business assets.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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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): July 27, 2025

 

FORGE INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   333-218248   81-4635390

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

Commission

File No.

 

IRS Employer

Identification No.

 

6280 Mission Blvd., Suite 205

Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(626) 986-4566

(Registrant’s telephone number)

 

N/A

(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:

 

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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).

 

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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.

 

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

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Not Applicable   Not Applicable   Not Applicable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explanatory Note (Late Filing Notice)

 

The Company acknowledges that this Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed after the four-business-day period required by applicable SEC rules due to internal administrative delay. The Company is voluntarily providing this disclosure to ensure complete and transparent reporting of the material event that occurred on July 27, 2025.

 

 

 

  

Item 1.02 — Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement

 

To the extent the release and return described under Item 2.01 below constitutes a termination, unwinding or release of material obligations under the Asset Purchase Agreement executed on March 24, 2023 between Forge and Legend LLC (and related documentation), the Company is providing this disclosure under Item 1.02. In connection with the completion of the disposition, Legend LLC returned to the Company 1,967,143 shares of Forge common stock originally issued at the closing of the 2023 transaction.

 

Item 2.01 — Completion of Disposition of Assets

 

On July 27, 2025, Forge Innovation Development Corp. (the “Company” or “Forge”) completed an internal restructuring transaction involving its partnership interest in Legend International Investment LP (“Legend LP”). Pursuant to a mutual agreement between Forge and Legend Investment Management LLC (“Legend LLC”), the prior seller of the interest, Forge voluntarily released, transferred and returned its fifty-one percent (51%) partnership interest in Legend LP to Legend LLC. The transaction was effected without any cash consideration and represents a non-cash internal return of equity interests previously acquired under the Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 24, 2023.

 

In connection with the release, Legend LLC concurrently returned to the Company an aggregate of 1,967,143 shares of Forge common stock that had been originally issued to Legend LLC as consideration for the 2023 acquisition. As a result of the foregoing, Legend LP ceased to be a subsidiary or consolidated entity of the Company, and Forge no longer holds any ownership, management, voting, or financial rights in or to Legend LP. The decision was duly authorized and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors at a special meeting held on July 27, 2025.

 

The foregoing description of the internal restructuring and equity return is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Statement Regarding the Release and Return of Partnership Interest in Legend International Investment LP, dated July 27, 2025, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 8.01 — Other Events

 

As noted in the attached Statement (Exhibit 99.1), the Company acknowledges that the divestiture constitutes a material subsequent event under U.S. GAAP (ASC 855) and SEC Regulation S-K and will be formally disclosed and discussed in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2025, including the financial and accounting impact of the transaction.

 

Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. The Company intends to file the pro forma financial information required by Article 11 of Regulation S-X by amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K within 71 calendar days after the date of this filing.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Statement Regarding the Release and Return of Partnership Interest in Legend International Investment LP, dated July 27, 2025.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including, without limitation, the Company’s ability to complete any required filings, the financial impact of the disposition, operating results and liquidity, and other factors described in the Company’s SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

FORGE INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT CORP.

 

By: /s/ Patrick Liang  
Name: Patrick Liang  
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer  

 

Date: October 20, 2025

 

 

FAQ

What did FGNV disclose in this 8-K?

The company completed a non-cash return of its 51% partnership interest in Legend International Investment LP to Legend LLC, with 1,967,143 Forge shares returned.

How many Forge shares were returned to FGNV?

Legend LLC returned 1,967,143 shares of Forge common stock originally issued in the 2023 transaction.

Was there any cash consideration in the transaction?

No. The company states the release and return were completed without any cash consideration.

Is Legend LP still consolidated by FGNV?

No. Legend LP ceased to be a subsidiary, and Forge no longer holds ownership, management, voting, or financial rights in the partnership.

When will FGNV provide pro forma financial information?

The company intends to file Article 11 pro forma financial information within 71 calendar days by amendment.

How and when will the divestiture be reflected in financial reports?

FGNV says it will disclose and discuss the financial and accounting impact in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2025.

Was the 8-K filed on time?

The company notes a late filing due to an internal administrative delay and provided the disclosure voluntarily.