Hartford Creative Group (HFUS) adds SBC and Crescendo to boost investor outreach

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Hartford Creative Group, Inc., an integrated social media advertising and media production company focused on China, has engaged SBC Investor Relations and Crescendo Communications, LLC to support investor outreach, strategic communications, and broader market awareness initiatives.

The new advisors will work with management to enhance corporate and investor communications and increase visibility among institutional, family office, and retail investors. The company views this as a strategic step to broaden its investor base, clearly communicate its growth strategy, and support long-term shareholder value as it scales its advertising and mini-drama content businesses.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

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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

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02/25/2026 - 04:58 PM

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): February 20, 2026

HARTFORD CREATIVE GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	001-42843	51-0675116
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

8832 Glendon Way, Rosemead, California		91770
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

626-321-1915

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

N/A

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K 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 (17 CFR 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:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 par value		HFUS		OTC Markets Group

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. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 25, 2026, the Company issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing its engagement of SBC Investor Relations as advisors and Crescendo Communications to support the Company’s investor outreach, strategic communications and broader market awareness initiatives. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The Press Release is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release engaging SBC Investor Relations and Crescendo Communications
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

	HARTFORD CREATIVE GROUP, INC.

Dated: February 25, 2026	By:	/s/ Sheng-Yih Chang
		Sheng-Yih Chang
		Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Hartford Creative Group, Inc. (OTC: HFUS) Engages SBC Investor Relations and Crescendo Communications, LLC to Expand Investor Outreach and Capital Markets Communications

ROSEMEAD, CA – February 25, 2026 – Hartford Creative Group, Inc. (OTC: HFUS) (“HFUS” or the “Company”), an integrated social media advertising and media production company, today announced that it has engaged SBC Investor Relations as advisors and Crescendo Communications, LLC to support the Company’s investor outreach, strategic communications, and broader market awareness initiatives.

The engagement follows the Company’s recent SEC filings, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended October 31, 2025. The Company believes this engagement represents an important step in strengthening transparency, broadening its investor base, and supporting long-term shareholder value creation as it advances its strategy of scaling its businesses and increasing revenue.

SBC Investor Relations and Crescendo Communications, LLC will work closely with HFUS management to enhance corporate and investor communications, increase awareness among institutional, family office, and retail investors, and develop and execute a proactive investor outreach program. Management believes that strengthening engagement with the investment community will support improved visibility, better alignment with long-term shareholders, and a clearer articulation of the Company’s growth strategy and operating momentum.

“We are pleased to begin working with Hartford Creative Group, Inc. at this important stage of its development,” said David Waldman, President & CEO of Crescendo Communications, LLC and an SBC Investor Relations partner. “HFUS has established a differentiated position within China’s dynamic social media advertising market and is expanding into new content-driven initiatives such as its mini-drama business. We look forward to helping management enhance its visibility within the investment community and communicate its strategy as it continues to scale operations.”

Mr. Sheng-Yih Chang, Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Creative Group, added, “Engaging Crescendo Communications, LLC represents a strategic step forward in strengthening our communications with the investment community. As we continue to grow our social media advertising platform and advance our mini-drama initiative, we believe a focused and proactive investor relations program will help ensure that our progress, strategy, and long-term vision are clearly understood by current and prospective shareholders.”

Company Overview

Hartford Creative Group, Inc. provides advertisement placement services in China and is engaged in the design, creation, and placement of video advertisements for major social media platforms. The Company primarily engages in social media advertising on mainstream platforms such as TikTok, Toutiao, Kwai, RED, and WeChat.

As an advertising partner of China’s major social media platforms, the Company relies on a high-quality and professional media strategy execution team and network to help customers utilize the extensive media resources of various platforms. Through large-scale media procurement capabilities, HFUS is able to secure competitive pricing while providing customers with vertically integrated services ranging from advertising video creativity, shooting, and editing to campaign operation and performance management across social media applications.

The Company has also developed a strategic plan to enter the mini-drama business, positioning HFUS to capture growing consumer demand for short-form serialized digital content and diversify its revenue streams within China’s evolving digital media ecosystem.

To learn more, please visit: www.hfuscreative.com

About SBC Investor Relations

SBC Investor Relations provides strategic advisory, capital markets positioning, and transaction support services to emerging growth and publicly traded companies. SBC IR focuses on long-term shareholder alignment, institutional outreach, and strategic communications, working alongside management teams and external partners to support capital formation initiatives, public company readiness, and sustainable value creation.

About Crescendo Communications, LLC

Crescendo Communications, LLC, headquartered in New York City with operations in North America, Europe and Asia, is an emerging leader within the investor relations industry. The firm was founded on a strategic and professional approach to investor relations that builds awareness of public companies through tailored outreach programs that target institutional investors, analysts, and the financial media. The firm’s approach is centered on properly educating investors and cultivating trust within the global capital markets.

To learn more, please visit: www.crescendo-ir.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company’s expectations, plans, objectives, future financial performance, growth initiatives, strategic positioning, and other statements that are not historical facts.

Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would,” and similar expressions. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including market conditions, regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, operational execution risks, and other factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Investor Relations Contact:

SBC Investor Relations and Crescendo Communications

David Waldman

212-671-1020

HFUS@crescendo-ir.com

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FAQ

What did Hartford Creative Group (HFUS) announce in its latest 8-K filing?

Hartford Creative Group announced it engaged SBC Investor Relations and Crescendo Communications to support investor outreach and capital markets communications. The move aims to strengthen transparency, broaden its investor base, and better communicate its growth strategy and operating momentum to current and prospective shareholders.

Who are the new investor relations partners working with Hartford Creative Group (HFUS)?

Hartford Creative Group engaged SBC Investor Relations as advisors and Crescendo Communications, LLC to handle investor outreach and strategic communications. These firms will collaborate with management to enhance corporate messaging, increase market awareness, and connect with institutional, family office, and retail investors globally.

How does Hartford Creative Group (HFUS) describe its core business operations?

Hartford Creative Group provides advertisement placement services in China, focusing on designing, creating, and placing video ads on platforms like TikTok, Toutiao, Kwai, RED, and WeChat. It offers vertically integrated services from creative production to campaign operation and performance management for social media advertising clients.

What is Hartford Creative Group’s mini-drama business initiative?

Hartford Creative Group has developed a strategic plan to enter the mini-drama business, producing short-form serialized digital content. This initiative is intended to capture growing consumer demand for such content in China and diversify the company’s revenue streams within the broader digital media ecosystem.

Why does Hartford Creative Group (HFUS) consider the investor relations engagement important?

The company believes engaging SBC Investor Relations and Crescendo Communications is an important step in strengthening transparency and investor communication. Management expects improved visibility, better alignment with long-term shareholders, and clearer articulation of its growth strategy as it scales operations and expands new initiatives.

On which market is Hartford Creative Group (HFUS) listed and what is its ticker?

Hartford Creative Group’s common stock, with a par value of $0.001 per share, trades on the OTC Markets Group under the ticker symbol HFUS. The company is incorporated in Nevada and operates primarily within China’s social media advertising ecosystem.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

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