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Tantech Holdings (TANH) replaces its U.S. legal counsel

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Tantech Holdings Ltd, a foreign private issuer, reports a change in its U.S. legal counsel.

The company dismissed Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. as its counsel, effective August 2, 2026. It engaged Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP as new counsel on August 3, 2025.

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Commission File Number 001-36885 Exchange Act registration identifier for Tantech Holdings Ltd
Counsel dismissal effective date August 2, 2026 Effective date of dismissal of Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. as counsel
New counsel engagement date August 3, 2025 Date on which Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP was engaged as counsel
Form 6-K regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.
foreign private issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
counsel regulatory
"CHANGES IN REGISTRANT’S COUNSEL (a) Dismissal of Counsel"
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory
"pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

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FAQ

When did Tantech Holdings (TANH) dismiss Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.?

Tantech Holdings dismissed Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. as its counsel effective August 2, 2026. This date is identified as the effective termination of the prior legal representation.

What type of SEC report did Tantech Holdings (TANH) file for this counsel change?

Tantech Holdings filed a Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer. This report format is used to provide current information under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Does the Tantech Holdings (TANH) Form 6-K include financial results?

The Form 6-K focuses on changes in the company’s legal counsel. It describes the dismissal of prior counsel and the engagement of new counsel rather than presenting financial performance information.

  

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

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of August 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-36885

 

TANTECH HOLDINGS LTD

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

No. 10 Cen Shan Road, Shuige Industrial Zone

Lishui City, Zhejiang Province

People’s Republic of China 323000 

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

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

 

Form 20-F ☒     Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

CHANGES IN REGISTRANT’S COUNSEL

 

(a) Dismissal of Counsel

 

Tantech Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or the “Registrant”) dismissed its counsel, Kaufman & Canoles, P.C., effective August 2, 2026.

 

(b) Engagement of New Counsel

 

On August 3, 2025, the Company engaged Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP as its counsel.

 

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

 

Tantech Holdings Ltd

 

 

 

 

 

Date: August 4, 2026

By:

/s/ Zheyuan Liu

 

 

 

Zheyuan Liu

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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