Birchtech Corp. Files 8-K with Corporate Updates
Ticker: BCHT · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 17, 2024 · CIK: 728385
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Birchtech Corp. (BCHT) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, filing-update, financial-statements
TL;DR
Birchtech Corp. filed an 8-K on 10/15/24 detailing corporate changes and financial exhibits.
AI Summary
Birchtech Corp. filed an 8-K on October 17, 2024, reporting events as of October 15, 2024. The filing indicates changes to its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, a Regulation FD disclosure, and other events, along with financial statements and exhibits. The company, formerly known as Midwest Energy Emissions Corp., is incorporated in Delaware and has its principal business address in Corsicana, Texas.
Why It Matters
This 8-K filing signals potential changes in Birchtech Corp.'s corporate structure or governance, which could impact its operational direction and shareholder value.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine 8-K reporting corporate events and financial information, not indicating immediate significant financial distress or major strategic shifts.
Key Players & Entities
- Birchtech Corp. (company) — Registrant
- Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (company) — Former company name
- October 15, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- October 17, 2024 (date) — Date of report
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- Corsicana, Texas (location) — Business address
FAQ
What specific changes were made to Birchtech Corp.'s Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws?
The filing indicates that there were amendments to the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, but the specific details of these amendments are not provided in the excerpt.
What is the significance of the Regulation FD Disclosure mentioned in the filing?
A Regulation FD Disclosure indicates that the company is making public disclosures of material non-public information to ensure broad dissemination, as required by the SEC's Regulation Fair Disclosure.
When was Birchtech Corp. formerly known as Midwest Energy Emissions Corp.?
The filing states that the date of the name change from Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. was October 12, 2011.
What is the primary business of Birchtech Corp. according to its SIC code?
Birchtech Corp.'s Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3829, which corresponds to 'Measuring & Controlling Devices, NEC'.
Where is Birchtech Corp. incorporated and what is its principal business address?
Birchtech Corp. is incorporated in Delaware and its principal business address is 1810 Jester Drive, Corsicana, Texas, 75109.
Filing Stats: 651 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 9.9 · Accepted 2024-10-17 08:30:17
Filing Documents
- meec_8k.htm (8-K) — 26KB
- meec_ex31.htm (EX-3.1) — 6KB
- meec_ex991.htm (EX-99.1) — 14KB
- meec_ex992.htm (EX-99.2) — 14KB
- meec_ex992img3.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 4KB
- meec_ex991img1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 6KB
- 0001477932-24-006503.txt ( ) — 197KB
- meec-20241015.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 6KB
- meec-20241015_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 13KB
- meec-20241015_cal.xml (EX-101.CAL) — 1KB
- meec-20241015_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 8KB
- meec-20241015_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 2KB
- meec_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. Effective on October 17, 2024, Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (the "Company") changed its corporate name to "Birchtech Corp." pursuant to a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation filed with the State of Delaware (the "Corporate Name Change"). A copy of the Company's Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein. The only change to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation is the change of the Company's corporate name from "Midwest Energy Emissions Corp." to "Birchtech Corp.".
01 Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On October 15 and October 17, 2024, the Company issued press releases announcing the corporate name and stock symbol change. Copies of each press release are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated by reference herein.
01 Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events. The Corporate Name Change described under Item 5.03 became effective with the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") in Canada and the OTCQB in the United States at the opening of trading on October 17, 2024. As of such date, the Company's shares of common stock will trade under the symbol "BCHT" on both the TSXV and OTCQB. The CUSIP number previously assigned to the Company's shares of common stock (59833H101) will not change. No action is required by existing stockholders, nor will any certificates representing shares of common stock need to be exchanged. If, however, a stockholder wishes to exchange such stockholder's certificates, the stockholder may do so by contacting the Company's transfer agent.
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description 3.1 Certificate of Amendment filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware effective on October 17, 2024 99.1 Press Release dated October 15, 2024 99.2 Press Release dated October 17, 2024 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 2
SIGNATURES
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. Birchtech Corp. Date: October 17, 2024 By: /s/ Richard MacPherson Richard MacPherson President and Chief Executive Officer 3