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Ron Sade to lead Solmate Infrastructure (NASDAQ: SLMT) as CEO

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Brera Holdings PLC (d/b/a Solmate Infrastructure) reported a leadership change, terminating Marco Santori as Chief Executive Officer and director and appointing board member Ron Sade as the new CEO. His appointment is effective May 1, 2026.

The company highlights Mr. Sade’s background in technology investment, digital infrastructure, and cryptocurrency, including early-stage investment in Solana. Based in the United Arab Emirates, he is expected to help advance Solmate Infrastructure’s Solana-focused crypto infrastructure strategy in Abu Dhabi and across the Middle East.

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CEO transition is material but strategically framed as continuity.

Brera Holdings PLC, operating as Solmate Infrastructure, removed Marco Santori as CEO and director and elevated existing board member Ron Sade to CEO effective May 1, 2026. This represents a clear shift in top leadership and board composition.

The company emphasizes Mr. Sade’s experience in technology investment, digital infrastructure, and early-stage crypto, including Solana. It also notes his UAE base and focus on Abu Dhabi and the Middle East, aligning leadership with the firm’s geographic and Solana staking strategy.

The release references restoring full compliance with applicable listing standards and the outcome of a Nasdaq Hearings Panel process, indicating ongoing listing-related work. Future company filings describing progress on listing compliance and execution of Solana-focused infrastructure plans will be important for understanding the impact of this leadership change.

Form 6-K period April 2026 Month covered by the foreign private issuer report
CEO termination date April 24, 2026 Date Marco Santori was terminated as CEO and director
New CEO effective date May 1, 2026 Effective date of Ron Sade’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer
Press release date April 29, 2026 Date of Exhibit 99.1 announcing Ron Sade’s appointment
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of April 2026

 

Commission File Number 001-41606

 

BRERA HOLDINGS PLC

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

Connaught House, 5th Floor

One Burlington Road

Dublin 4

D04 C5Y6

Ireland

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F ☒     Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

This Report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the i) shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (Registration Number 333-276870) of Brera Holdings PLC, operating under the name Solmate Infrastructure (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SLMT), a Solana-based crypto infrastructure company, filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 5, 2024 and declared effective by the SEC on February 13, 2024 (the “Shelf Registration Statement”), and into each prospectus or prospectus supplement outstanding under the Shelf Registration Statement, and the registration statement on Form F-3ASR (Registration Number 333-291657) of the Company, filed by the Company with the SEC on November 19, 2025 (the “Resale Registration Statement”), and into each prospectus or prospectus supplement outstanding under the Resale Registration Statement, and ii) registration statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-269535 and 333-287999), in each case, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

 

On April 24, 2026, Marco Santori was terminated as the Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company. On April 29, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that Ron Sade was appointed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective as of May 1, 2026.

 

The information contained in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Report on Form 6-K shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to any such filing.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
99.1   Press release, dated as of April 29, 2026

 

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: April 29, 2026 BRERA HOLDINGS PLC
     
  By: /s/ Guy Hirsch
  Guy Hirsch
  Interim Chief Operating Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Brera Holdings PLC (d/b/a Solmate Infrastructure) Appoints Ron Sade as Chief Executive Officer

 

DUBLIN - April 29, 2026 - Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: SLMT) (the “Company” or “Solmate Infrastructure”), today announced the appointment of Ron Sade as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective May 1, 2026. Mr. Sade has served as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since September 2025 and brings extensive experience in technology investment, digital infrastructure, and strategic growth initiatives.

 

The Board of Directors believes Mr. Sade’s leadership and industry expertise position the Company to execute on its strategic priorities and strengthen its operational and capital markets positioning. Based in the United Arab Emirates, Mr. Sade is ideally situated to further the Company's focus on the region and accelerate its mission to drive adoption of the Solana network across the Middle East.

 

“Ron has been a trusted member of our Board and a key strategic advisor during a transformative period for the Company,” said Erez Simha, board member and chair of the Company’s audit committee. “His deep understanding of technology infrastructure, capital markets, and growth-stage companies makes him the right leader to guide Solmate Infrastructure through its next phase of development.”

 

Mr. Sade added: “I am honored to step into the role of Chief Executive Officer at such an important time for the Company. We remain focused on executing our strategic initiatives, strengthening our financial and operational foundation, and delivering long-term value to our shareholders. I look forward to working closely with the Board, our employees, and our partners to advance the Company’s mission and restore full compliance with applicable listing standards.”

 

Mr. Sade is a technology investor and entrepreneur with significant experience supporting growth-stage companies across infrastructure, data, and emerging technology sectors, including as an early stage investor in Solana. He is a co-founder of a number of venture capital firms, including Brilliance Ventures, and has invested in numerous early-stage companies, particularly in the cryptocurrency and deep technology sectors.Mr. Sade has been actively involved in advising companies on strategy, capital formation, and operational execution. Since joining the Board of Directors of the Company in 2025, Mr. Sade has played a key role in supporting the Company's strategic initiatives and long-term planning.

 

About Brera Holdings PLC

 

Brera Holdings PLC (d/b/a Solmate Infrastructure) is a Solana-based crypto infrastructure company with a strategic focus on Abu Dhabi. The company creates value by working with its partners to build infrastructure and real hardware for the crypto revolution. Its cutting-edge Solana staking infrastructure will help drive the adoption of the network in the Middle East. Backed by Ark Invest, RockawayX, Pulsar Group and other UAE and international investors, Solmate Infrastructure expects to process Solana transactions faster, more efficiently and more profitably than other companies. www.solmate.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “will,” and similar expressions. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Board’s evaluation of potential capital markets transactions and other corporate actions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions, and projections and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors—many of which are beyond the Company’s control—that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Important factors that may affect actual results include, among others, the Company’s ability to execute its growth strategy; the outcome of the Nasdaq Hearings Panel process; market conditions, regulatory changes, operational challenges, and other risks and uncertainties described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on May 15, 2025, as amended on May 28, 2025, and in subsequent filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

 

Contacts

 

Investors
John Ragozzino Jr., CFA
Solmate@icrinc.com

 

 

 

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FAQ

What leadership change did Brera Holdings PLC (SLMT) announce in this Form 6-K?

Brera Holdings PLC, doing business as Solmate Infrastructure, terminated Marco Santori as Chief Executive Officer and director and appointed existing board member Ron Sade as CEO, effective May 1, 2026, marking a significant change in executive leadership and board composition.

Who is Ron Sade, the new CEO of Brera Holdings PLC (SLMT)?

Ron Sade is a technology investor and entrepreneur with experience in infrastructure, data, and emerging technologies, including early-stage investment in Solana. He joined the company’s board in 2025 and has advised on strategy, capital formation, and operations for Solmate Infrastructure’s crypto infrastructure initiatives.

Why does Brera Holdings PLC (SLMT) highlight Ron Sade’s location in the United Arab Emirates?

The company notes that Ron Sade is based in the United Arab Emirates, aligning with Solmate Infrastructure’s strategic focus on Abu Dhabi and the broader Middle East. His location is presented as supporting efforts to expand Solana network adoption and related crypto infrastructure across the region.

How does Brera Holdings PLC (SLMT) describe its business focus in this filing?

Brera Holdings PLC describes Solmate Infrastructure as a Solana-based crypto infrastructure company focused on Abu Dhabi. It aims to build real hardware and staking infrastructure to process Solana transactions faster, more efficiently, and more profitably in the Middle East with backing from several institutional investors.

What forward-looking goals does new CEO Ron Sade state for Brera Holdings PLC (SLMT)?

Ron Sade states goals of executing strategic initiatives, strengthening financial and operational foundations, and delivering long-term shareholder value. He also references working to restore full compliance with applicable listing standards, tying leadership objectives to both operations and capital markets positioning.

How is this Form 6-K from Brera Holdings PLC (SLMT) treated for SEC filing purposes?

The Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the company’s Form F-3 shelf registration statement, its Form F-3ASR resale registration statement, and specified Form S-8 registration statements, except where later filings supersede it under the Securities Act and Exchange Act frameworks.

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