# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000866439
**File Stem:** 0001683168-23-001212
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 13618
**Document Hash:** 1d50e7b516fb7f6c1913fc370563920f
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001683168-23-001212.hdr.sgml**: 20230301

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001683168-23-001212

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230224

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230301

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230301

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** DarkPulse, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000866439
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 870472109
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-18730
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23692491

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 815 WALKER STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1155
- **CITY:** HOUSTON
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 77002
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 800-436-1436

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 815 WALKER STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1155
- **CITY:** HOUSTON
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 77002

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** KLEVER MARKETING INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19970605

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** VIDEOCART INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19930328

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, DC 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 24, 2023

Commission File Number 000-18730

**DARKPULSE, INC.**

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **87-0472109** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br> of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer<br> Identification No.) |

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**815 Walker Street, Suite 1155,** **Houston, TX 77002**

(Address of principal executive offices)

**800-436-1436**

(Issuer's telephone number)

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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):

☐ 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** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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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| **Item 1.01** | **Entry Into A Material Definitive Agreement.** |

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On February 24, 2023, DarkPulse, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "**Company**"), entered into an engagement letter (the "**Engagement**") with Keystone Global Holdings and its subsidiaries Keystone Global Strategies, LLC ("**Keystone**") and KSG Advisors, LLC, ("**KSG**") together, "**Keystone Global**" to provide the Company certain services, specifically: (i) Keystone to render strategic advisory and business development consulting including certain project development, whether related to one project or a series of projects (the "**Consulting Services**") and (ii) KSG, in connection with certain investment banking services related to the sale of interests in the Company through certain financial instruments issued by the Company or any or all of the Company's subsidiaries whether effected in one transaction or a series of transactions (the "**Transaction**").

If during the term of the Engagement, Keystone's Consulting Services result: (i) in a Definitive Agreement, or (ii) in a fully executed Contract (as defined in the Engagement) between Company and a Keystone Project Target (as defined in the Engagement), (each a "**Contract Award**"), then Keystone shall receive a fee ("**Contract Award Fee**") equal to a percentage of the Contract Value (as defined in the Engagement) of the Definitive Agreement or the Contract Award, regardless of the term of the Definitive Agreement or Contract as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 7% of the first $5 million; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 5% on everything above $5 million.

If during the term of the Engagement, a Transaction is consummated, or the Company enters into an agreement which subsequently results in a Transaction being consummated with a Keystone Investor Target (as defined in the Engagement), then KSG shall be paid a cash fee (the "**Success Fee**") at the closing of the Transaction equal to a percentage of the Aggregate Consideration (as defined in the Engagement) payable in connection with the Transaction as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 7% of the first $5 million; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 5% on everything above $5 million

The Consulting Services shall continue in effect until one year from the date of the Engagement and the Transaction advisory services shall continue in effect until six months from the date of the Engagement, unless terminated at any time with or without cause by either Keystone Global or the Company upon ten business days written notice thereof to the other party.

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| **Item 7.01** | **Regulation FD Disclosure.** |

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On March 1, 2023, the Company issued press release which announced the Engagement. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The furnishing of the press release is not an admission as to the materiality of any information therein. The information contained in the press release is summary information that is intended to be considered in the context of more complete information included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "**SEC**") and other public announcements that the Company has made and may make from time to time by press release or otherwise. The Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update or revise the information contained in this report, although it may do so from time to time as its management believes is appropriate. Any such updating may be made through the filing of other reports or documents with the SEC, through press releases or through other public disclosures.

The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information contained in this Item 7.01 and in the press release shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing with the SEC made by the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

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

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(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description <br> 99.1 [Press release dated March 1, 2023](darkpulse_ex9901.htm) <br> 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **DarkPulse, Inc.** | **DarkPulse, Inc.** |
| Date: March 1, 2023 | By: | */s/ Dennis O'Leary* |
|  |  | Dennis O'Leary, Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**DarkPulse Engages Keystone to Pursue Growth Opportunities**

HOUSTON, TEXAS, March 1, 2023 -- (BUSINESS WIRE) DarkPulse, Inc. (OTC: DPLS) ("DarkPulse" or the "Company"), an emerging company which utilizes advanced technologies, including their patented dark-pulse BOTDA laser-based critical infrastructure monitoring systems, to create the foundational technology for the operation of Smart Cities, announced that it has engaged Keystone Global Holdings ("Keystone"), a full-service construction and infrastructure advisory firm providing financial and strategic advice, to assist DarkPulse in pursing growth opportunities.

Keystone has significant public and private relationships across the infrastructure and construction marketplace which includes successful partners, investors, entrepreneurs and companies. Keystone also has extensive experience providing various types of financial and strategic solutions to enable its clients to accelerate their growth plans.

*"We are thrilled to engage Keystone to help us pursue significant business opportunities in the infrastructure sector,"* said Dennis O'Leary, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of DarkPulse. *"Keystone's ability to provide strategic capital will also enable us to execute on the rapidly growing demand for our proprietary technologies and services with key government and commercial customers."*

**About DarkPulse, Inc.**

DarkPulse, Inc. (OTC: DPLS) is a company that uses advanced laser-based monitoring systems to provide rapid and accurate monitoring of temperatures, strains and stresses allowing for advanced structural monitoring of infrastructure in Smart Cities. For more information, please visit www.darkpulse.com and follow DarkPulse on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.<br>

Facebook: DarkPulse, Inc.<br> Twitter: @DARKPULSE<br> LinkedIn: DarkPulse, Inc.

**Further Information About DarkPulse Inc: www. DarkPulse.com**

**About Keystone Global**

Keystone Global is a full-service construction and infrastructure advisory firm providing financial and strategic advice to clients. Keystone Global team members have extensive experience managing and successfully executing various financial and strategic engagements across the sectors we serve. Securities and other regulated services offered through KSG Advisors, LLC; doing business as Keystone Global. Member FINRA/SIPC.

<br> **Further Information About Keystone Global: www.KeystoneGlobalAdvisors.com**

**Investor Relations**

The Blueshirt Group<br> Greg McNiff

greg@blueshirtgroup.com

**Safe Harbor Statement**

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as "believe," "expect," "may," "should," "could," "seek," "intend," "plan," "goal," "estimate," "anticipate" or other comparable terms. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this news release regarding our strategies, prospects, financial condition, operations, costs, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by customers; our continued ability to pay operating costs and ability to meet demand for our products and services; the amount and nature of competition from other security and telecom products and services; the effects of changes in the cybersecurity and telecom markets; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, strategic alliance agreements, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in our prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.