Mill City Ventures (NASDAQ: MCVT) plans rebrand and Cboe options listing

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Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. reported two corporate updates. The company announced that its common stock is now available for options trading on Cboe Global Markets, which can give market participants additional ways to trade and hedge the stock.

The company also disclosed plans for a comprehensive corporate rebrand, including changing its corporate name and ticker symbol, expected to take effect on or about August 26, 2025. Both updates were communicated through press releases dated August 25, 2025 and attached as exhibits.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

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

August 25, 2025

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Minnesota		001-41472		90-0316651
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1907 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 205 Wayzata, MN		55391
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 479-1923

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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):

☐ 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, par value $0.001 per share		MCVT		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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 August 25, 2025, Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company’s common stock is available for options trading on the Cboe Global Markets. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.

On August 25, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Company plans to implement a comprehensive corporate rebrand, including a change in its corporate name and sticker symbol effective on or about August 26, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Exhibits

Number		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated August 25, 2025.
99.2		Press Release, dated August 25, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated August 25, 2025

	Mill City Ventures III, Ltd.
	By:	/s/ Douglas M. Polinsky
	Name:	Douglas M. Polinsky
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. (MCVT) announce in this 8-K?

The company announced that its common stock is available for options trading on Cboe Global Markets and that it plans a comprehensive corporate rebrand, including a new corporate name and ticker symbol effective on or about August 26, 2025.

Where will options on Mill City Ventures (MCVT) common stock trade?

The company stated that its common stock is available for options trading on Cboe Global Markets, providing an additional derivatives market for the shares.

What rebranding changes is Mill City Ventures (MCVT) planning?

Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. plans a comprehensive corporate rebrand, which includes changing its corporate name and its stock ticker symbol, as described in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.2.

When is the Mill City Ventures (MCVT) name and ticker change expected to take effect?

The company indicated that the new corporate name and ticker symbol are expected to become effective on or about August 26, 2025.

How did Mill City Ventures (MCVT) communicate these updates?

The company issued two press releases dated August 25, 2025, attached to the report as Exhibit 99.1 (options trading announcement) and Exhibit 99.2 (corporate rebrand and ticker change).

Does this 8-K include any financial results for Mill City Ventures (MCVT)?

No, the report focuses on other events, specifically options trading availability on Cboe Global Markets and a planned corporate rebrand with a new name and ticker symbol.