Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 23, 2023

_________________

WIDEPOINT CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware

001-33035

52-2040275

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

11250 Waples Mill Road, South Tower 210, Fairfax, Virginia			22030
(Address of Principal Executive Office)			(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 349-2577

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Securities Registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share	WYY	NYSE American

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 23, 2023, James Bernard (“Bernie”) Rice tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors of WidePoint Corporation (the “Company”) effective December 31, 2023. Mr. Rice's resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company did not result from any disagreement. This decision comes from his desire to engage more directly with the operational facets of the company. Mr. Rice will be transitioning into a consultant role with the Company. His extensive expertise, strategic insights, and dedication to the Company's growth will continue to be invaluable assets in his new capacity as a consultant. This transition will enable him to focus on specific initiatives and provide focused guidance, leveraging his deep understanding of our industry and market dynamics. We express our gratitude for Mr. Rice's significant contributions during his tenure on the Board of Directors and look forward to his continued partnership and impact in his new role as a consultant.

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.

		WIDEPOINT CORPORATION

		/s/ Jin Kang
Date: December 29, 2023		Jin Kang
		Chief Executive Officer

Cover	Dec. 23, 2023
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Entity Registrant Name	WIDEPOINT CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key	0001034760
Document Type	8-K
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 23, 2023
Entity File Number	001-33035
Entity Incorporation State Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	52-2040275
Entity Address Address Line 1	11250 Waples Mill Road
Entity Address Address Line 2	South Tower 210
Entity Address City Or Town	Fairfax
Entity Address State Or Province	VA
Entity Address Postal Zip Code	22030
City Area Code	703
Local Phone Number	349-2577
Security 12b Title	Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
Trading Symbol	WYY
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
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Pre Commencement Tender Offer	false
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