# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001004989
**File Stem:** 0001437749-25-027723
**Filing Date:** 2025-8
**Character Count:** 18176
**Document Hash:** 97d8b5a56bb3fea8af31ee9d7814f681
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001437749-25-027723.hdr.sgml**: 20250826

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001437749-25-027723

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250826

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250826

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250826

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** SPAR Group, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001004989
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC [7389]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 330684451
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-27408
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251252680

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1910 OPDYKE COURT
- **CITY:** AUBURN HILLS
- **STATE:** MI
- **ZIP:** 48326
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2483647727

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1910 OPDYKE COURT
- **CITY:** AUBURN HILLS
- **STATE:** MI
- **ZIP:** 48326

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SPAR GROUP INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19990713

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PIA MERCHANDISING SERVICES INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19951220

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**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): August 26, 2025

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| | SPAR Group, Inc. | |
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| **<u>Delaware</u>** | **0-27408** | **33-0684451** |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)** | **(Commission File No.)** | **(IRS Employer Identification No.)** |
| 1910 Opdyke Court, Auburn Hills, MI<br> (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |  | 48326<br> (Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (248) 364-7727

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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

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| **Title of each class** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Trading Symbol(s)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SGRP | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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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. ☐

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**Introductory Note**

SPAR Group, Inc. ("<u>SGRP</u>" or the "<u>Corporation</u>", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Company", "SPAR" or "SPAR Group") has listed its shares of common stock, par value $0.01 ("<u>Common Stock</u>") for trading through the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("<u>Nasdaq</u>") under the trading symbol "SGRP" and periodically files reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("<u>SEC</u>"). Reference is made to: (a) SGRP's Amended 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC on July 17, 2025 (the "<u>2024 Annual Report</u>"), and (b) SGRP's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other reports and statements as and when filed with the SEC (together with the 2024 Annual Report, each an "<u>SEC Report</u>").

**Item 8.01** – **Other Events.**

As previously disclosed, on August 30, 2024, the Corporation entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "<u>Merger Agreement</u>") with Highwire Capital, LLC, a Texas limited liability company ("<u>Highwire</u>"), and Highwire Merger Co. I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Highwire. On May 23, 2025, the Corporation terminated the Merger Agreement for failure of Highwire to consummate the transactions contemplated thereby.

On August 26, 2025, the Corporation issued a press release (the "<u>Press Release</u>") announcing the acquisition of 220,000 shares of Common Stock by a third party investor group, which is made up of investors that supported Highwire in connection with the now-terminated Merger Agreement, for an aggregate purchase price of $440,000, or $2.00 per share, which amounts to a 76% premium to the closing price of the Common Stock as of August 25, 2025. The transaction was completed by issuing shares of Common Stock from the Corporation's treasury stock. The Corporation also announced in the Press Release that it has issued a demand letter to Highwire for payment of the full termination fee due to the Corporation in connection with the termination of the Merger Agreement. A copy of the Press Release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this Current Report on Form 8-K by reference in its entirety.

**Forward Looking Statements**

This Current Report on Form 8-K (this "<u>Current Report</u>") contains forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, made by, or respecting, the Corporation and its subsidiaries. "Forward-looking statements" are defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and other applicable federal and state securities laws, rules and regulations, as amended.

Readers can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "anticipate," "continue," "plan," "project," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements made by the Corporation in this Current Report may include (without limitation) statements regarding: risks, uncertainties, cautions, circumstances and other factors ("<u>Risks</u>"). Those Risks include (without limitation): collection of the termination fee from Highwire Capital, potential non-compliance with applicable Nasdaq rules regarding the filing of periodic financial reports, director independence, bid price or other rules; any potential non-compliance with applicable Nasdaq annual meeting, director independence, bid price or other rules; the impact of selling certain of the Corporation's subsidiaries or any resulting impact on revenues, earnings or cash; the Company's cash flows or financial condition; and plans, intentions, expectations.

For additional information and risk factors that could affect the Corporation, see its 2024 Annual Report and other SEC Reports as filed with the SEC. The information contained in this Current Report is made only as of the date hereof, even if subsequently made available by the Corporation on its website or otherwise.

You should carefully review and consider the Corporation's forward-looking statements (including all risk factors and other cautions and uncertainties) and other information made, contained or noted in or incorporated by reference into this Current Report, but you should not place undue reliance on any of them. The results, actions, levels of activity, performance, achievements or condition of the Company (including its affiliates, assets, business, clients, capital, cash flow, credit, expenses, financial condition, income, legal costs, liabilities, liquidity, locations, marketing, operations, performance, prospects, sales, strategies, taxation or other achievement, results, risks, trends or condition) and other events and circumstances planned, intended, anticipated, estimated or otherwise expected by the Company (collectively, "<u>Expectations</u>"), and our forward-looking statements (including all Risks) and other information reflect the Corporation's current views about future events and circumstances. Although the Corporation believes those Expectations and views are reasonable, the results, actions, levels of activity, performance, achievements or condition of the Company or other events and circumstances may differ materially from our Expectations and views, and they cannot be assured or guaranteed by the Corporation, since they are subject to Risks and other assumptions, changes in circumstances and unpredictable events (many of which are beyond the Corporation's control). In addition, new Risks arise from time to time, and it is impossible for the Corporation to predict these matters or how they may arise or affect the Company. Accordingly, the Corporation cannot assure you that its Expectations will be achieved in whole or in part, that it has identified all potential Risks, or that it can successfully avoid or mitigate such Risks in whole or in part, any of which could be significant and materially adverse to the Company and the value of your investment in the Corporation's common stock.

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These forward-looking statements reflect the Corporation's Expectations, views, Risks and assumptions only as of the date hereof, and the Corporation does not intend, assume any obligation, or promise to publicly update or revise any forward- looking statements (including any Risks or Expectations) or other information (in whole or in part), whether as a result of new information, new or worsening Risks or uncertainties, changed circumstances, future events, recognition, or otherwise

**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits:

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| 99.1 | [Press Release, dated August 26, 2025.](ex_856848.htm) |

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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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<u>SIGNATURES</u>

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.

**SPAR Group, Inc.**<br> Date: August 26, 2025<br> By: *<u>/s/ Michael R. Matacunas</u>*<br> Michael R. Matacunas, President & CEO<br>

## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

![logo.jpg](logo.jpg)

**For Immediate Release**

August XX, 2025

**Investor Group Acquires 220,000 SPAR Group Shares at 75% Premium**

**Charlotte, NC** – <u>SPAR Group</u>, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP) ("SPAR", "SPAR Group" or the "Company"), a provider of retail and brand services, announced today that an investor group made up of high-net worth individuals that supported the previously terminated Highwire Capital transaction have invested $440,000 in cash to acquire 220,000 Spar shares for $2.00 per share. The transaction was completed by issuing shares of the Company's common stock from treasury.

"I am pleased that this group of investors recognize the potential value of our business and made the strategic decision to acquire our shares in a private transaction at a 75% premium to Monday's closing price, $1.14. This purchase by strategic investors underscores the potential of our stock and future value," Mike Matacunas, President and CEO of SPAR Group.

This investment in the future of SPAR does not replace the termination fee due from Highwire Capital. SPAR issued a demand letter to Highwire Capital for payment of the full $1,758,728 due as payment for failing to consummate the merger agreement.

**About SPAR Group, Inc.**

SPAR Group is a leading merchandising and marketing services company in North America, providing a broad range of services to retailers, manufacturers, and distributors. With more than 50 years of experience, merchandising across the United States and Canada, an average of 30,000+ store visits a week and long-term relationships with leading manufacturers and retail businesses, we provide specialized capabilities across North America. Our unique combination of scale, merchandising and marketing expertise, combined with our unwavering commitment to excellence, separate us from the competition. For more information, please visit the SPAR Group's website at <u>http://www.sparinc.com</u>.

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**Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements**

*This Press Release contains, and the above referenced recorded comments, will contain* "*forward-looking statements*" *within the* "*safe harbor*" *provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, made by, or respecting, SPAR Group, Inc. (*"*SGRP*"*) and its subsidiaries (together with SGRP,* "*SPAR*"*,* "*SPAR Group*" *or the* "*Company*"*), filed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A by SGRP with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the* "*SEC*"*) for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the* "*Annual Report*"*), SGRP*'*s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, the definitive proxy statement filed May 23, 2025 (the* "*Proxy Statement*"*), the Current Reports on Form 8-K and other reports and statements as and when filed with the SEC (each an* "*SEC Report*" *and collectively, the* "*SEC Reports*"*).* "*Forward-looking statements*" *are defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the* "*Securities Act*"*), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the* "*Exchange Act*"*), and other applicable federal and state securities laws, rules and regulations, as amended.*

*The forward-looking statements made by the Company in this Press Release may include (without limitation) any expectations, guidance or other information respecting the pursuit or achievement of the Company*'*s corporate strategic objectives. The Company*'*s forward-looking statements also include, in particular and without limitation, those made in* "*Business*"*,* "*Risk Factors*"*,* "*Legal Proceedings*"*, and* "*Management*'*s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations*" *in the Annual Report. You can identify forward-looking statements in such information by the Company*'*s use of terms such as* "*may*"*,* "*will*"*,* "*expect*"*,* "*intend*"*,* "*believe*"*,* "*estimate*"*,* "*anticipate*"*,* "*continue*"*,* "*plan*"*,* "*project*" *or similar words or variations or negatives of those words.*

*You should carefully consider (and not place undue reliance on) the Company*'*s forward-looking statements, risk factors and the other risks, cautions and information made, contained or noted in or incorporated by reference into this Press Release, the Annual Report, the Proxy Statement and the other applicable SEC Reports that could cause the Company*'*s actual performance or condition (including its assets, business, clients, capital, cash flow, credit, expenses, financial condition, income, liabilities, liquidity, locations, marketing, operations, performance, prospects, sales, strategies, taxation or other achievement, results, risks, trends or condition) to differ materially from the performance or condition planned, intended, anticipated, estimated or otherwise expected by the Company (collectively,* "*expectations*"*) and described in the information in the Company*'*s forward-looking and other statements, whether expressed or implied. Although the Company believes them to be reasonable, those expectations involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other unpredictable factors (many of which are beyond the Company*'*s control) that could cause those expectations to fail to occur or be realized or such actual performance or condition to be materially and adversely different from the Company*'*s expectations. In addition, new risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for the Company to predict these matters or how they may arise or affect the Company. Accordingly, the Company cannot assure you that its expectations will be achieved in whole or in part, that the Company has identified all potential risks, or that the Company can successfully avoid or mitigate such risks in whole or in part, any of which could be significant and materially adverse to the Company and the value of your investment in SGRP*'*s Common Stock.*

*You should also carefully review the risk factors described in the Annual Report (See Item 1A* – *Risk Factors) and any other risks, cautions or information made, contained or noted in or incorporated by reference into the Annual Report, the Proxy Statement or other applicable SEC Report. All forward-looking and other statements or information attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly subject to and qualified by all such risk factors and other risks, cautions and information.*

*The Company does not intend or promise, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, risk factors or other risks, cautions or information (in whole or in part), whether as a result of new information, risks or uncertainties, future events or recognition or otherwise, except as and to the extent required by applicable law.*

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| **Media Contact:** <br>Ronald Margulis <br> RAM Communications <br> 908-272-3930 <br> ron@rampr.com  | **Investor Relations Contact:**<br>Sandy Martin<br> Three Part Advisors<br> 214-616-2207<br> <u>smartin@threepa.com</u> |

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