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 September 2023 (Report No. 2)
Commission file number: 001-38041
SCISPARC LTD.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
20 Raul Wallenberg Street, Tower A,
Tel Aviv 6971916 Israel
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
CONTENTS
On September 12, 2023, SciSparc Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release titled “SciSparc Engages Investment Bank to Identify Potential Strategic Transaction Opportunities.” A copy of this press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
This Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Company’s registration statements on Form F-3 (File No. 333-269839, File No. 333-266047, File No. 333-233417, File No. 333-248670 and File No. 333-255408) and on Form S-8 (File No. 333-225773) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is submitted, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | ||
99.1 | Press release issued by SciSparc Ltd. dated September 12, 2023, titled “SciSparc Engages Investment Bank to Identify Potential Strategic Transaction Opportunities.” |
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
SciSparc Ltd. | ||
Date: September 19, 2023 | By: | /s/ Oz Adler |
Name: | Oz Adler | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 99.1
SciSparc Engages Investment Bank to Identify Potential Strategic Transaction Opportunities
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) ("Company" or "SciSparc"), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders and rare diseases of the central nervous system, announced today that it has engaged Rosario Capital Ltd. ("Rosario Capital"), one of Israel' leading investment banks, to identify potential opportunities for a strategic transaction.
The engagement of Rosario Capital is further to the Company’s announcement last year in June 2022, that its board of directors resolved to initiate a process to review potential strategic transactions with the goal of maximizing shareholder value.
Rosario Capital will seek and evaluate potential strategic transactions on behalf of the Company, including additional investments in innovative companies, a strategic partnership with one or more parties, or the licensing of one or more of the Company’s proprietary technologies or indications.
Pending any decision to undertake any such strategic transaction, the Company will continue its development activities in accordance with its existing business strategy.
About SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC):
SciSparc Ltd. is a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company led by an experienced team of senior executives and scientists. SciSparc’s focus is on creating and enhancing a portfolio of technologies and assets based on cannabinoid pharmaceuticals. With this focus, the Company is currently engaged in the following drug development programs based on THC and/or non-psychoactive CBD: SCI-110 for the treatment of Tourette Syndrome, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and agitation; SCI-160 for the treatment of pain; and SCI-210 for the treatment of ASD and status epilepticus. The Company also owns a controlling interest in a subsidiary whose business focuses on the sale of hemp seeds oil-based products on the Amazon.com Marketplace.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. For example, SciSparc is using forward-looking statements when it discusses the engagement of Rosario Capital and the process for potential strategic transactions and value creation for shareholders. The Company may not enter into any strategic transactions, or even if it does, they may not maximize shareholder value. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on SciSparc's current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results, performance or achievements of SciSparc could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in SciSparc's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on May 1, 2023, and in subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by law, SciSparc disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
Investor
Contact:
IR@scisparc.com
Tel: +972-3-6167055