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Impact BioMedical outlines proposed Zoar merger

Impact BioMedical announces a Zoar Limited Form F-4 filing for their proposed merger, with proxy materials and a stockholder vote to follow once the registration becomes effective.

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Impact BioMedical Inc. (IBO) reports that Zoar Limited has filed a Registration Statement on Form F-4 in connection with their proposed merger. The Form F-4 includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus for the business combination. After effectiveness, a definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to Impact stockholders for a special meeting to vote on the merger and related matters.

The disclosure emphasizes that these materials will contain important information about Impact, Zoar Limited, Zoar Labs and the proposed merger, and that certain directors and executive officers of each entity may be deemed participants in the proxy solicitation. Standard forward-looking statement cautions and SEC document access details are provided.

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Registration Statement on Form F-4 regulatory
"Zoar Limited has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form F-4"
A registration statement on Form F-4 is a regulatory filing used when a foreign company offers or issues securities in connection with a merger, acquisition, exchange offer or similar transaction that involves U.S. securities law. It gathers the deal terms, financial statements, management background and risk factors into one disclosure package so investors can evaluate the transaction — like an ingredient list and instruction manual investors read before deciding to buy or vote on the new or exchanged shares.
proxy statement/prospectus regulatory
"a Registration Statement on Form F-4 that includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus"
A proxy statement or prospectus is a document that companies send to shareholders to provide important information about upcoming decisions or investments, such as voting on company issues or offering new shares to the public. It helps investors understand the details and risks involved, enabling them to make informed choices about their ownership or involvement with the company.
Business Combination financial
"for voting on the business combination (“Business Combination”)"
A business combination happens when two or more companies join together to operate as one, like two friends merging their teams into a single group. This is important because it can change how companies grow, compete, and make money, often making them bigger and more powerful in the market.
participants in the solicitation regulatory
"may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies"
People or firms who actively seek to influence shareholders’ choices in a corporate action—such as a vote, merger, proxy contest, or tender offer. This can include company insiders, advisers, bankers, lawyers and professional solicitors who contact investors to persuade them. Investors care because knowing who is doing the persuading reveals potential conflicts, resources and credibility behind the campaign, much like checking who is organizing a political campaign before accepting its message.
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"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure"
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What did Impact BioMedical Inc. (IBO) announce in this Form 8-K?

Impact BioMedical announced that Zoar Limited has filed a Registration Statement on Form F-4 for a proposed merger with Impact, and that a related preliminary proxy statement/prospectus has been included in that filing.

Who is Impact BioMedical’s proposed merger partner mentioned for IBO?

Impact BioMedical’s proposed merger partner is Zoar Limited (formerly Dr Ashleys Limited), along with related entity Zoar Labs Limited, as described in the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus included in the Form F-4 filing.

What is the purpose of the Form F-4 filed in connection with IBO?

The Form F-4 filed by Zoar Limited includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination with Impact BioMedical, providing information that will be used to solicit proxies from Impact stockholders to vote on approving the merger.

How will Impact BioMedical (IBO) stockholders vote on the proposed merger?

After the Form F-4 is declared effective, a definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to Impact BioMedical stockholders as of a record date. It will be used to solicit proxies for a special meeting to vote on approving the proposed merger.

Who may be deemed participants in the proxy solicitation for IBO’s merger?

Impact BioMedical, Zoar Limited, Zoar Labs, and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in soliciting proxies from Impact stockholders, as described in the Registration Statement and the proxy statement/prospectus included in it.

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Filed by Impact BioMedical Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Subject Company: Zoar Limited
Commission File No.: 333-298856
Date: September 16, 2026

 

 

 

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): September 16, 2026

 

IMPACT BIOMEDICAL INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-42212   85-3926944

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

1400 Broadfield Blvd., Suite 130,

Houston, TX

  77084
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 415-6576

 

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:

 

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   Ticker symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share   IBO   The NYSE American LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

 

On September 16, 2026, the Company released a press release relating to its filing of its Form F-4 registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) in connection with the proposed merger with Zoar Limited (f/k/a Dr Ashleys Limited).

 

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results and financial position to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include uncertainties associated with market conditions and other risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s SEC Filings on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events, trends or circumstances after the date hereof.

 

Additional Information and Where to Find It

 

In connection with the proposed transaction, Zoar Limited has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form F-4 that includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus (a “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”). After the Registration Statement is declared effective, a definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be mailed to Impact’s stockholders as of a record date to be established by Impact’s board of directors for voting on the business combination (“Business Combination”). Impact may also file other relevant documents regarding the Business Combination with the SEC. Impact’s stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read, once available, the preliminary Proxy Statement/Prospectus and any amendments thereto and, once available, the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus, in connection with Impact’s solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of stockholders to be held to approve, among other things, the proposed merger, because these documents will contain important information about Impact, Zoar Labs Limited, Zoar Limited and the proposed merger. Stockholders of Impact may also obtain a copy of the preliminary or definitive proxy statement, once available, as well as other documents filed with the SEC regarding the proposed merger and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, at the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: Impact’s Chief Executive Officer at 1400 Broadfield Blvd., Suite 130, Houston, TX.

 

Participants in the Solicitation

 

Impact, Zoar Limited, Zoar Labs, and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Impact stockholders in connection with the proposed merger. Information about Impact’s directors and executive officers is set forth in Impact’s filings with the SEC. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the Registration Statement and the Proxy statement/Prospectus included therein.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit

Number

  Description
99.1   Press Release, dated September 16, 2026
104   Cover page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  IMPACT BIOMEDICAL INC.
     
Date: September 16, 2026 By: /s/ Frank D. Heuszel
  Name: Frank D. Heuszel
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

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