# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001537140
**File Stem:** 0001580642-25-007802
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001580642-25-007802

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 497

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 18

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251212

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251212

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20251212

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST III
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001537140

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 497
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-178833
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251566872

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 225 PICTORIA DRIVE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 450
- **CITY:** CINCINNATI
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 45246
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 631-470-2621

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 17605 WRIGHT STREET
- **CITY:** OMAHA
- **STATE:** NE
- **ZIP:** 68130

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### HCM Tactical Plus Fund (Series ID: S000045942)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                             | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| HCM Tactical Plus Fund Class A Shares  | HCMGX         | C000143207 |
| HCM Tactical Plus Fund Investor Shares | HCMDX         | C000143208 |
| HCM Tactical Plus Fund Class I Shares  | HCMIX         | C000143209 |

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## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### HCM Tactical Plus Fund (Series ID: S000045942)

| Class ID   | Class Name                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000143207 | HCM Tactical Plus Fund Class A Shares  | HCMGX           |
| C000143208 | HCM Tactical Plus Fund Investor Shares | HCMDX           |
| C000143209 | HCM Tactical Plus Fund Class I Shares  | HCMIX           |

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**HCM Tactical Plus Fund**

*(formerly, "HCM Tactical Growth Fund")* Class A Shares HCMGX

Class I Shares HCMIX

Investor Class Shares HCMDX

(the "Fund")

a series of Northern Lights Fund Trust III

**Supplement dated December 12, 2025 to the Prospectus, dated November 1, 2025**

*The following replaces the "**Performance Table**" of the "**Fund Summary – HCM Tactical Plus Fund**" section on page 11 of the Prospectus:*

**Performance Table Average Annual Total Returns** *(For periods ended December 31, 2024)*

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **One<br> Year** | **Five<br> Years** | **10 <br> Years** |
| **Class A shares** | | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return before taxes | 26.15% | 17.17% | 13.76% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return after taxes on distributions | 21.41% | 16.02% | 13.02% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares | 15.70% | 13.49% | 11.28% |
| **Class I shares** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return before taxes | 34.16% | 18.84% | 14.56% |
| **Investor Class shares** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return before taxes | 32.86% | 17.68% | 13.62% |
| **S&P 500 TR Index**<sup>(1)</sup><br> (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| **HFRX Equity Hedge Index**<sup>(2)</sup><br> (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | 7.83% | 5.53% | 3.51% |

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(1) The
 S&P 500 TR Index is a widely accepted, unmanaged index of U.S. stock market performance
 which does not take into account charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest
 directly in an index or benchmark.

(2) The
 HFRX Equity Hedge Index is an unmanaged index designed to measure daily performance representative
 of long-short equity hedge funds. Indices are adjusted for the reinvestment of capital gains
 and income dividends. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.

*You should read this Supplement in conjunction with the Fund's [Prospectus](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001537140/000158064225006762/hcm-funds_485b.htm) and SAI dated November 1, 2025. This Supplement provides information that you should know about the Fund before investing and has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This Supplement is available upon request and without charge by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-855-969-8464.*

Please retain this Supplement for future reference.