High Wire Networks (HWNI) majority holder approves change to O’Leary Industries name

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High Wire Networks, Inc. reports that a majority stockholder has approved a corporate name change by written consent. Dennis O’Leary, holding 38,897,044 out of 43,724,884 total votes, or about 88.96% of voting power as of March 17, 2026, authorized changing the name to O’Leary Industries, Inc.. The change will only take effect after a Schedule 14C information statement is mailed and 20 days have passed, FINRA approves the related corporate action, and a Certificate of Amendment is filed with the Nevada Secretary of State.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

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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): March 17, 2026

Commission File Number 000-53461

HIGH WIRE NETWORKS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		81-5055489
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(IRS Employer Identification ID No.)

3 Columbus Circle, Floor 15, New York, NY 10019

(Address of principal executive offices)

(800) 434-1012

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On March 17, 2026, High Wire Networks, Inc. a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), received a written consent in lieu of a special meeting (the "Written Consent") from the holder of a majority of the voting power of the Company's outstanding capital stock.

The Written Consent was executed by Dennis O'Leary, who holds 16,597,353 shares of the Company's common stock and 1,000 shares of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock, collectively representing 38,897,044 out of 43,724,884 total votes outstanding, or approximately 88.96% of the total voting power of the Company as of March 17, 2026. No special meeting of shareholders was held; the action was taken by written consent pursuant to applicable Nevada law.

The following matter was approved by the Written Consent:

Name Change — To authorize and approve a change of the Company's name from "High Wire Networks, Inc." to "O'Leary Industries, Inc." (the "Name Change") through the filing of an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada.

The Name Change will not become effective until (i) the Company files and mails to shareholders of record a definitive information statement on Schedule 14C in accordance with Rule 14c-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (ii) at least 20 calendar days have elapsed following the mailing of the information statement, (iii) FINRA has approved the related corporate action, and (iv) the Company files a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada.

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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.

Date March 23, 2026	High Wire Networks, Inc.
	By:	/s/ Dennis O’Leary
		Dennis O’Leary, Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What corporate action did High Wire Networks (HWNI) announce in this filing?

High Wire Networks announced stockholder approval to change its corporate name to O’Leary Industries, Inc. The change was authorized through a written consent and will become effective only after regulatory approvals and filing a Certificate of Amendment in Nevada are completed.

Who approved the name change for High Wire Networks (HWNI) and with how much voting power?

The name change was approved by Dennis O’Leary via written consent. He held 38,897,044 out of 43,724,884 total votes outstanding, representing approximately 88.96% of the company’s voting power as of March 17, 2026, giving him effective control over this decision.

Will High Wire Networks (HWNI) hold a shareholder meeting for the name change?

No shareholder meeting will be held for the name change. The action was taken by written consent of the majority voting holder, which Nevada law permits, so the company did not convene a special meeting of shareholders to approve the corporate name change.

What new name will High Wire Networks (HWNI) adopt after the change is effective?

After all conditions are met, High Wire Networks intends to change its corporate name to O’Leary Industries, Inc. This will be implemented through filing a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Nevada Secretary of State following required regulatory steps.

What regulatory steps must occur before HWNI’s name change becomes effective?

Before effectiveness, the company must file and mail a definitive Schedule 14C information statement, wait at least 20 calendar days after mailing, obtain FINRA approval of the related corporate action, and then file a Certificate of Amendment with the Nevada Secretary of State to finalize the name change.

Does the High Wire Networks (HWNI) filing mention any changes to share structure or voting rights?

The filing focuses on approval of a corporate name change and notes total votes outstanding and held by Dennis O’Leary. It does not describe changes to share structure or voting rights beyond stating his common and Series B Preferred holdings and resulting voting power at the approval date.

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