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[8-K] Society Pass Incorporated Reports Material Event

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Society Pass Incorporated (NASDAQ: SOPA) filed an 8-K on 20 June 2025 announcing the departure of its Group Chief Technology Officer. The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Mr. Howie Ng Kar How, effective the same day. According to the filing, Mr. Ng left to pursue other business opportunities and there were no disagreements with the company regarding operations, policies or practices.

Concurrently, the Board eliminated the Group CTO position from the senior management structure. No successor was named and no information was provided on how Mr. Ng’s responsibilities will be reassigned. Aside from this governance change, the filing contains no financial data, earnings guidance, or strategic updates. As such, the event is limited in scope to leadership realignment and potential organisational streamlining.

Society Pass Incorporated (NASDAQ: SOPA) ha presentato un modulo 8-K il 20 giugno 2025 annunciando l'uscita del suo Group Chief Technology Officer. Il Consiglio di Amministrazione ha accettato le dimissioni del Sig. Howie Ng Kar How, con effetto immediato. Secondo il documento, il Sig. Ng ha lasciato per perseguire altre opportunità di business e non ci sono stati disaccordi con l'azienda riguardo operazioni, politiche o pratiche.

Contemporaneamente, il Consiglio ha deciso di eliminare la posizione di Group CTO dalla struttura di alta dirigenza. Non è stato nominato un successore e non sono state fornite informazioni su come verranno riassegnate le responsabilità del Sig. Ng. A parte questo cambiamento nella governance, il documento non contiene dati finanziari, previsioni sugli utili o aggiornamenti strategici. Pertanto, l'evento riguarda esclusivamente un riallineamento della leadership e una possibile razionalizzazione organizzativa.

Society Pass Incorporated (NASDAQ: SOPA) presentó un formulario 8-K el 20 de junio de 2025 anunciando la salida de su Group Chief Technology Officer. La Junta Directiva aceptó la renuncia del Sr. Howie Ng Kar How, con efecto inmediato. Según el informe, el Sr. Ng se fue para buscar otras oportunidades de negocio y no hubo desacuerdos con la compañía respecto a operaciones, políticas o prácticas.

Simultáneamente, la Junta eliminó el puesto de Group CTO de la estructura de alta dirección. No se nombró sucesor ni se proporcionó información sobre cómo se reasignarán las responsabilidades del Sr. Ng. Aparte de este cambio en la gobernanza, el informe no contiene datos financieros, previsiones de ganancias ni actualizaciones estratégicas. Por lo tanto, el evento se limita a un realineamiento del liderazgo y una posible optimización organizacional.

Society Pass Incorporated (NASDAQ: SOPA)는 2025년 6월 20일 8-K 보고서를 제출하며 그룹 최고기술책임자(CTO)의 퇴임을 발표했습니다. 이사회는 Howie Ng Kar How 씨의 사임을 같은 날부로 수락했습니다. 보고서에 따르면 Ng 씨는 다른 사업 기회를 추구하기 위해 회사를 떠났으며, 운영, 정책 또는 관행과 관련해 회사와 이견이 없었다고 밝혔습니다.

동시에 이사회는 고위 경영진 구조에서 그룹 CTO 직책을 폐지했습니다. 후임자는 지명되지 않았으며 Ng 씨의 업무가 어떻게 재분배될지에 대한 정보도 제공되지 않았습니다. 이 거버넌스 변경 외에는 재무 데이터, 수익 전망 또는 전략적 업데이트가 포함되어 있지 않습니다. 따라서 이번 사건은 리더십 재조정 및 조직 효율화에 국한됩니다.

Society Pass Incorporated (NASDAQ : SOPA) a déposé un formulaire 8-K le 20 juin 2025 annonçant le départ de son Group Chief Technology Officer. Le conseil d'administration a accepté la démission de M. Howie Ng Kar How, avec effet immédiat. Selon le dépôt, M. Ng est parti pour poursuivre d'autres opportunités commerciales et il n'y a eu aucun désaccord avec la société concernant les opérations, les politiques ou les pratiques.

Parallèlement, le conseil a décidé de supprimer le poste de Group CTO dans la structure de la haute direction. Aucun successeur n'a été nommé et aucune information n'a été fournie sur la manière dont les responsabilités de M. Ng seront redistribuées. À l'exception de ce changement de gouvernance, le dépôt ne contient aucune donnée financière, prévision de résultats ou mise à jour stratégique. Ainsi, cet événement se limite à un réalignement du leadership et à une possible rationalisation organisationnelle.

Society Pass Incorporated (NASDAQ: SOPA) reichte am 20. Juni 2025 ein 8-K-Formular ein und gab den Weggang seines Group Chief Technology Officer bekannt. Der Vorstand akzeptierte den Rücktritt von Herrn Howie Ng Kar How mit sofortiger Wirkung. Laut der Einreichung verließ Herr Ng das Unternehmen, um andere Geschäftsmöglichkeiten zu verfolgen, und es gab keine Meinungsverschiedenheiten mit dem Unternehmen bezüglich Betrieb, Richtlinien oder Praktiken.

Zeitgleich strich der Vorstand die Position des Group CTO aus der oberen Führungsstruktur. Es wurde kein Nachfolger benannt, und es wurden keine Angaben dazu gemacht, wie die Verantwortlichkeiten von Herrn Ng neu verteilt werden. Abgesehen von dieser Governance-Änderung enthält die Einreichung keine Finanzdaten, Gewinnprognosen oder strategische Updates. Das Ereignis beschränkt sich somit auf eine Führungsneuordnung und eine mögliche organisatorische Straffung.

Positive
  • None.
Negative
  • Resignation of Group CTO may signal talent retention or execution challenges.
  • Elimination of the CTO role creates uncertainty around technology leadership and strategic accountability.

Insights

TL;DR: Key tech executive exits; role abolished—neutral-to-slightly negative governance signal.

The resignation of a C-suite technology leader can raise succession and execution questions, yet the company states there is no underlying dispute. Eliminating the CTO role may indicate a leaner structure or a pivot toward decentralised tech oversight, but also removes a clear focal point for digital strategy accountability. Because this is not a revenue-bearing or control function like CFO/CEO, market impact is likely muted. Absent details on transition plans, investors should watch for continuity risks in product development and cybersecurity oversight.

TL;DR: Loss of tech leadership introduces execution risk; small-cap impact limited.

SOPA operates consumer-facing digital platforms in Southeast Asia, making technical leadership important for scaling and security. Removing the Group CTO position could save costs but may strain engineering resources if duties disperse across business units. Until the company clarifies its technology roadmap and governance structure, the announcement tilts modestly negative, though not materially so given SOPA’s micro-cap profile and the absence of immediate operational issues.

Society Pass Incorporated (NASDAQ: SOPA) ha presentato un modulo 8-K il 20 giugno 2025 annunciando l'uscita del suo Group Chief Technology Officer. Il Consiglio di Amministrazione ha accettato le dimissioni del Sig. Howie Ng Kar How, con effetto immediato. Secondo il documento, il Sig. Ng ha lasciato per perseguire altre opportunità di business e non ci sono stati disaccordi con l'azienda riguardo operazioni, politiche o pratiche.

Contemporaneamente, il Consiglio ha deciso di eliminare la posizione di Group CTO dalla struttura di alta dirigenza. Non è stato nominato un successore e non sono state fornite informazioni su come verranno riassegnate le responsabilità del Sig. Ng. A parte questo cambiamento nella governance, il documento non contiene dati finanziari, previsioni sugli utili o aggiornamenti strategici. Pertanto, l'evento riguarda esclusivamente un riallineamento della leadership e una possibile razionalizzazione organizzativa.

Society Pass Incorporated (NASDAQ: SOPA) presentó un formulario 8-K el 20 de junio de 2025 anunciando la salida de su Group Chief Technology Officer. La Junta Directiva aceptó la renuncia del Sr. Howie Ng Kar How, con efecto inmediato. Según el informe, el Sr. Ng se fue para buscar otras oportunidades de negocio y no hubo desacuerdos con la compañía respecto a operaciones, políticas o prácticas.

Simultáneamente, la Junta eliminó el puesto de Group CTO de la estructura de alta dirección. No se nombró sucesor ni se proporcionó información sobre cómo se reasignarán las responsabilidades del Sr. Ng. Aparte de este cambio en la gobernanza, el informe no contiene datos financieros, previsiones de ganancias ni actualizaciones estratégicas. Por lo tanto, el evento se limita a un realineamiento del liderazgo y una posible optimización organizacional.

Society Pass Incorporated (NASDAQ: SOPA)는 2025년 6월 20일 8-K 보고서를 제출하며 그룹 최고기술책임자(CTO)의 퇴임을 발표했습니다. 이사회는 Howie Ng Kar How 씨의 사임을 같은 날부로 수락했습니다. 보고서에 따르면 Ng 씨는 다른 사업 기회를 추구하기 위해 회사를 떠났으며, 운영, 정책 또는 관행과 관련해 회사와 이견이 없었다고 밝혔습니다.

동시에 이사회는 고위 경영진 구조에서 그룹 CTO 직책을 폐지했습니다. 후임자는 지명되지 않았으며 Ng 씨의 업무가 어떻게 재분배될지에 대한 정보도 제공되지 않았습니다. 이 거버넌스 변경 외에는 재무 데이터, 수익 전망 또는 전략적 업데이트가 포함되어 있지 않습니다. 따라서 이번 사건은 리더십 재조정 및 조직 효율화에 국한됩니다.

Society Pass Incorporated (NASDAQ : SOPA) a déposé un formulaire 8-K le 20 juin 2025 annonçant le départ de son Group Chief Technology Officer. Le conseil d'administration a accepté la démission de M. Howie Ng Kar How, avec effet immédiat. Selon le dépôt, M. Ng est parti pour poursuivre d'autres opportunités commerciales et il n'y a eu aucun désaccord avec la société concernant les opérations, les politiques ou les pratiques.

Parallèlement, le conseil a décidé de supprimer le poste de Group CTO dans la structure de la haute direction. Aucun successeur n'a été nommé et aucune information n'a été fournie sur la manière dont les responsabilités de M. Ng seront redistribuées. À l'exception de ce changement de gouvernance, le dépôt ne contient aucune donnée financière, prévision de résultats ou mise à jour stratégique. Ainsi, cet événement se limite à un réalignement du leadership et à une possible rationalisation organisationnelle.

Society Pass Incorporated (NASDAQ: SOPA) reichte am 20. Juni 2025 ein 8-K-Formular ein und gab den Weggang seines Group Chief Technology Officer bekannt. Der Vorstand akzeptierte den Rücktritt von Herrn Howie Ng Kar How mit sofortiger Wirkung. Laut der Einreichung verließ Herr Ng das Unternehmen, um andere Geschäftsmöglichkeiten zu verfolgen, und es gab keine Meinungsverschiedenheiten mit dem Unternehmen bezüglich Betrieb, Richtlinien oder Praktiken.

Zeitgleich strich der Vorstand die Position des Group CTO aus der oberen Führungsstruktur. Es wurde kein Nachfolger benannt, und es wurden keine Angaben dazu gemacht, wie die Verantwortlichkeiten von Herrn Ng neu verteilt werden. Abgesehen von dieser Governance-Änderung enthält die Einreichung keine Finanzdaten, Gewinnprognosen oder strategische Updates. Das Ereignis beschränkt sich somit auf eine Führungsneuordnung und eine mögliche organisatorische Straffung.

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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): June 20, 2025

 

SOCIETY PASS INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-41037   83-1019155
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification Number)

 

701 S. Carson Street, Suite 200 Carson City, Nevada 89701

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(+65) 6518-9385

(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 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   Trading Symbol   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share   SOPA   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 (§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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

Resignation of Group Chief Technology Officer

 

On June 20, 2025, the Board of Directors of Society Pass Incorporated (the “Company”) accepted the resignation of Mr. Howie Ng Kar How (“Mr. Ng”) as the Group Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”). Mr. Ng tendered his resignation as CTO, effective June 20, 2025, in order to pursue other business opportunities, and his resignation was not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter. On the same day, the Board decided to remove the Group Chief Technology Officer as a position on the Company’s management team.

 

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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.

 

  Society Pass Incorporated
   
  By: /s/ Raynauld Liang
  Name: Raynauld Liang
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
Date: June 20, 2025    

 

 

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FAQ

Why did Society Pass (SOPA) file an 8-K on 20 June 2025?

The company reported the resignation of Group CTO Howie Ng Kar How effective 20 June 2025 and the elimination of the CTO position.

Did the CTO’s resignation result from a disagreement with SOPA?

No. The filing explicitly states Mr. Ng’s departure was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices.

Is Society Pass appointing a new CTO?

No successor was named; instead, the Board removed the Group CTO position entirely from the management team.

Does the 8-K include any financial or earnings information?

No. The report is limited to a governance change and contains no financial metrics, guidance, or earnings data.

What potential risks arise from eliminating SOPA’s CTO role?

Investors face uncertainty regarding technology strategy execution, product development oversight, and cybersecurity accountability.
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