UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2016
Commission File Number 000-54530
GOPHER PROTOCOL INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 27-0603137 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
23129 Cajalco Road, Perris, CA 92570
(Address of principal executive offices)
888-685-7336
(Issuer’s telephone number)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 13, 2016, Gopher Protocol Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its common stock is being up-listed to the OTCQB effective April 13, 2016.
In addition, the Company announced the appointment of Erik Klinger to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The appointment of Mr. Klinger is part of the Company's rollout strategy to finalize development of and launch the Guardian Patch, a unique location technology that works with or without GPS.
Additionally, on April 21, 2016, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Company's management team will be featured guests on K-TALK Radio on April 30, 2016. In an in-depth segment to be aired from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Mountain Time), Michael Murray, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Danny Rittman Ph.D., its Chief Technology Officer, will discuss Gopher Protocol's proprietary mobile tracking licensed technology.
A copy of the Company’s press releases are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated April 13, 2016 | |
| 99.2 | Press Release dated April 21, 2016 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| GOPHER PROTOCOL INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Michael Murray | |
| Name: Michael Murray | ||
| Title: CEO, President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director | ||
| Date: | April 22, 2016 | |
| Perris, California |
Exhibit 99.1
Gopher Protocol Inc. Up-Lists to OTCQB; Appoints New CFO; Implements Rollout Strategy for Guardian Patch Mobile Tracking Technology; Continues With Next Phase of Development
Gopher Protocol, Inc.April 13, 2016 8:00 AM
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 13, 2016) - Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: GOPH) ("Gopher" and the "Company"), a development-stage Company developing a real-time, heuristic based, mobile technology, announces that its common stock is being up-listed to the OTCQB effective April 13, 2016. The OTCQB® Venture Marketplace is for entrepreneurial and development stage U.S. and international companies. To be eligible, companies must be current in their reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process. These standards provide a strong baseline of transparency, as well as the technology and regulation to improve the information and trading experience for investors. Investors also have access to Real-Time Level 2 Quotes available on the OTC Markets website http://www.otcmarkets.com.
Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Danny Rittman said, "We are very pleased with the up-listing for the Company and our shareholders."
The Company also announced the appointment of Erik Klinger to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
The appointment of Mr. Klinger is part of the Company's rollout strategy to finalize development of and launch the Guardian Patch, a unique location technology that works with or without GPS. Erik Klinger is an industry executive with over 20 years of experience. Mr. Klinger is the founder and CEO of Dealounge, an online deal platform that specializes in distributing under-covered merger and acquisition deals in the lower middle market to a broader audience of private equity firms, strategic acquirers and family offices.
About Gopher Protocol Inc. Gopher Protocol Inc. ("Gopher" and the "Company") (OTCQB:GOPH) (http://gopherprotocol.com/) is Development-stage Company that is developing a real-time, heuristic based, mobile technology, per license agreement it holds. Upon development, the technology will consist of a smart microchip, mobile application software and supporting software that run on a server. The system contemplates the creation of a global network, worldwide. Gopher believes this will be the first system that is developed using a human, heuristic based analysis engine. Since the core of the system will be its advanced microchip that will be able to be installed any mobile device, worldwide, Gopher expects that this will result in an internal, private network between all mobile devices utilizing the device by providing mobile technology for computing power enhancement, advanced mobile database management/sharing, and additional mobile features.
Consumer and product website: http://www.guardianpatch.com/. The product will be presented for pre-sale, utilizing social media on top of customary distributing channels for the product, for which further announcements will be provided.
Press page/ press kit - http://gopherprotocol.com/?page_id=228
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking
statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly
relate to any historical or current fact. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements
as a result of various important factors as disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission located at their
website (http://www.sec.gov). In addition to these factors, actual future performance,
outcomes, and results may differ materially because of more general factors including (without limitation) general industry and
market conditions and growth rates, economic conditions, and governmental and public policy changes. The forward-looking statements
included in this press release represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release and these views could change. However,
while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims
any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as
of any date subsequent to the date of the press release.
Contact:
Dr. Dan Rittman
CTO
Gopher Protocol Inc.
888-685-7336
Exhibit 99.2
Gopher Protocol Inc. Management to Be Guests on Upcoming K-TALK Radio Show on April 30th, 2016
Wilkinson Financial Radio Show Will Host Discussion on Gopher Protocol's Proprietary Guardian Patch Tracking Technology, Which Does Not Require Conventional Network or GPS for Tracking
Gopher Protocol Inc.April 21, 2016 8:00 AM
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 21, 2016) - Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTC PINK: GOPH) ("Gopher" and the "Company"),
a development-stage Company developing a real-time, heuristic based, mobile technology, announces to its shareholders and followers
that the Company's management team will be featured guests on K-TALK Radio on April 30, 2016. In an in-depth segment to be aired
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Mountain Time), Michael Murray, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Danny Rittman Ph.D.,
its Chief Technology Officer, will discuss Gopher Protocol's proprietary mobile tracking licensed technology.
K-TALK AM630 is the longest running talk radio station in the State of Utah and the third longest running talk radio station in the country. The Wilkinson Financial Radio Show shares stories and principles of entrepreneurship and business planning, with a goal of inspiring and educating listeners. (http://www.k-talk.com/)
The show will cover the history and background of the Company and its technology, the challenges to develop an innovative technology and bring it to market, and lastly, the potential future prospects for the Company.
As a component of the Company's licensed technology, the first product that is being developed by the Company is the Guardian Patch, an electronic circuit including a proprietary microchip technology that is within a sticky patch package. Guardian Patch can be affixed to any object, mobile or static, in order to track its location anywhere on earth. It does not require conventional network or GPS for tracking.
Dr. Danny Rittman Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, said, "This show provides us with an opportunity to explain in great detail the unique features of Guardian Patch and how this sticky patch can be affixed to any object in order to track it anywhere. The fact that it can work with or without GPS makes it a game-changer."
About Gopher Protocol Inc.
Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTC PINK: GOPH) ("Gopher" and the "Company") (http://gopherprotocol.com/) is a development-stage company developing a real-time, heuristic based, mobile technology, per license agreement it holds. Upon development, the technology will consist of a smart microchip, mobile application software and supporting software that run on a server. The system contemplates the creation of a global network, worldwide. Gopher believes this will be the first system that is developed using a human, heuristic based analysis engine. Since the core of the system will be its advanced microchip that will be able to be installed any mobile device, worldwide, Gopher expects that this will result in an internal, private network between all mobile devices utilizing the device by providing mobile technology for computing power enhancement, advanced mobile database management/sharing, and additional mobile features.
Press page: http://gopherprotocol.com/?page_id=228
Consumer and product website for Guardian Patch: http://www.guardianpatch.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors as disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission located at their website (http://www.sec.gov). In addition to these factors, actual future performance, outcomes, and results may differ materially because of more general factors including (without limitation) general industry and market conditions and growth rates, economic conditions, and governmental and public policy changes. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release and these views could change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of the press release.
Contact:
Gopher Protocol Inc.
Dr. Dan Rittman
CTO
888-685-7336
Media: press@gopherprotocol.com