mara8k_sep2014.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 2, 2014
MARATHON PATENT GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Nevada
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000-54652
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01-0949984
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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11100 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 380
Los Angeles, CA
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90025
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 232-1701
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Copies to:
Harvey J. Kesner, Esq.
61 Broadway, 32nd Floor
New York, New York 10006
Telephone: (212) 930-9700
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))
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ITEM 5.03
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AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
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On September 2, 2014, Marathon Patent Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) filed a Certificate of Correction with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada (“Secretary of State”), correcting a carve out to the definition of “Indebtedness” in the Certificate of Designation of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred”), filed with the Secretary of State on May 1, 2014. As previously approved by the Board of Directors of the Company and agreed to by the holders of the Series A Preferred prior to the consummation of the private placement on May 1, 2014, indebtedness incurred to fund all or a portion of the purchase price in connection with the acquisition of patent portfolios and other intellectual property by the Company is excluded from the definition of “Indebtedness” in the Certificate of Designation, as corrected.
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REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
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On September 3, 2014, the Company issued a new investor presentation, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. The furnishing of the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K is not intended to, and does not, constitute a representation that such furnishing is required by Regulation FD or that the information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K constitutes material investor information that is not otherwise publicly available.
The Securities and Exchange Commission encourages registrants to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand the future prospects of a registrant and make informed investment decisions. This Current Report on Form 8-K and exhibits may contain these types of statements, which are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and which involve risks, uncertainties and reflect the Registrant’s judgment as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, operating results and are indicated by words or phrases such as “expects,” “should,” “will,” and similar words or phrases. These statements are subject to inherent uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented within.
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ITEM 9.01
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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(d) Exhibits.
The exhibit listed in the following Exhibit Index is furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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3.1
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Certificate of Correction to the Certificate of Designation of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of Marathon Patent Group, Inc. filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 8-K filed on May 7, 2014
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99.1
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Marathon Patent Group, Inc. Presentation dated September 3, 2014
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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.
Date: September 3, 2014
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MARATHON PATENT GROUP, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Francis Knuettel II
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Name: Francis Knuettel II
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Title: Chief Financial Officer
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