Every 8-K that STARCO BRANDS INC CL A (STCB) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Starco Brands, Inc. completed the acquisition of Custom Foods, LLC on July 15, 2026 through its wholly owned subsidiary Starco Manufacturing, LLC, paying $8,000,000 in closing cash plus up to $2,500,000 in earn-out consideration tied to 2027 net revenue metrics. In an accompanying press release, the company described the transaction as the acquisition of Custom Bakehouse and stated it is expected to add approximately $20 million in annual revenue, expanding capabilities in powdered foods, baking mixes and private-label manufacturing.
To fund the deal and increase liquidity, Starco entered into a Loan Agreement with Pasadena Private Lending for an $11.0 million term loan, an accordion feature of up to $4.0 million in additional term loans, and a $3.0 million revolving line of credit. The facilities are cross-defaulted and secured by substantially all personal property and equity pledges, and guaranteed by Chief Executive Officer Ross Sklar and related family trusts. Key covenants include a Maximum Senior Debt to EBITDA Ratio of no greater than 3.00x, a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of at least 2.00x, minimum insurance coverage of $18 million, and a 2.0% closing fee on the initial term loan.
In connection with the financing, Sklar’s existing related-party debt was amended into an Amended and Restated Secured Convertible Promissory Note that may convert into Class A common stock and is subordinated, along with The Starco Group, Inc.’s bridge note, to Pasadena Private Lending under a Subordination Agreement. Starco plans to file audited financial statements and pro forma information for the acquired business within 71 days.
Starco Brands, Inc. reported that director Bharat Vasan resigned from its Board of Directors. He notified the Board on April 25, 2026, with the resignation effective April 27, 2026. The company states his departure is not due to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.
The Board expressed appreciation for Mr. Vasan’s contributions during his service. The filing includes his formal resignation letter as an exhibit, along with the cover page Inline XBRL data file.
Starco Brands, Inc. entered into a Bridge Term Loan Promissory Note with The Starco Group, Inc. for a bridge term loan of up to $5,000,000, including an initial disbursement of $4,500,000. The company plans to use the funds to pay off or reduce existing debt, including fully repaying its Gibraltar Business Capital loan, and to expand access to working capital.
The loan accrues interest at the lesser of the Highest Lawful Rate or the Prime Rate, not less than 6.00%, plus an Applicable Margin of 4.25%, with monthly interest payments starting on January 1, 2026. Principal repayments begin on January 1, 2027, with scheduled monthly amounts increasing each year through 2030, and the loan maturing on the earlier of five years from the note date, acceleration on default, or full repayment.
Starco Brands, Inc. entered into Amendment No. 1 to its existing Forbearance Agreement with Gibraltar Business Capital, LLC covering its revolving loan facility. The amendment, dated November 24, 2025, acknowledges that certain events of default under the loan documents are continuing. In the amendment, the lender agrees, subject to specified conditions, to forbear from exercising its remedies related to these defaults through December 31, 2025 or until any additional events of default occur. The lender does not waive any defaults and expressly reserves all of its rights and remedies under the loan documents, highlighting ongoing credit stress around this borrowing arrangement.