# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001854963
**File Stem:** 0001493152-26-008653
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
**Character Count:** 13231
**Document Hash:** 267b9dce7cd1698d525919e8b04fb8b6
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001493152-26-008653.hdr.sgml**: 20260303

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001493152-26-008653

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260303

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260303

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260303

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** SHF Holdings, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001854963
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** FINANCE SERVICES [6199]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 862409612
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40524
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26711139

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1526 COLE BLVD.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 250
- **CITY:** GOLDEN
- **STATE:** CO
- **ZIP:** 80401
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (303) 431-3435

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1526 COLE BLVD.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 250
- **CITY:** GOLDEN
- **STATE:** CO
- **ZIP:** 80401

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Northern Lights Acquisition Corp.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20210402

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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): <u>March 3, 2026</u>

**<u>SHF Holdings, Inc.</u>**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

<u>001-40524</u> <u>86-2409612</u> <br> (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

1526 Cole Blvd., Suite 250

Golden, Colorado 80401

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code <u>(303) 431-3435</u>

(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** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered** |
| Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share | SHFS | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| Redeemable Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $230.00 per share | SHFSW | 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. ☐

**Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.**

On March 3, 2026, SHF Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that emerging U.S. market average deposit balances increased 29% over the twelve months ended February 4, 2026, which increased total average deposit balances by 4.5%.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report 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 (the "Securities Act") 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 Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 of 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.

**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits**

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|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit No.** | **Description** |
| 99.1 | [Press Release dated March 3, 2026.](ex99-1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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**SIGNATURES**

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

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **SHF HOLDINGS, INC.** | **SHF HOLDINGS, INC.** |
| Date: March 3, 2026 | By: | */s/ Terrance Mendez* |
|  |  | Terrance Mendez |
|  |  | Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**Safe Harbor Financial Delivers Strong 29% YoY Growth in Emerging US Cannabis Markets Representing 100+ New Customer Depository Accounts**

*Cumulatively Emerging US Markets represent 31% of Safe Harbor's Total Deposit Balances Driven by Strategic Early Entry into High-Growth States Including New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky*

**DENVER, Colo. (March 3, 2026)** – SHF Holdings, Inc., d/b/a **<u>Safe Harbor</u>** (the "Company" or "Safe Harbor") (NASDAQ: SHFS), a leading fintech platform serving the banking, lending, and financial services needs of the regulated cannabis and hemp industries, announced that emerging US market average deposit balances increased 29% over the 12 months ended February 4, 2026, driving total average deposit balances up 4.5%. Emerging US markets now represent 31% of the Company's average deposit balances, with this growth reflecting Safe Harbor's strategic focus on high-potential state markets.

"We've built a strong foundation by investing in high-potential markets early, whether that's new states launching their programs, established states expanding adult-use licensing, or mature markets where operators are scaling operations," said Terry Mendez, Chief Executive Officer of Safe Harbor. "The 29% year-over-year emerging market asset growth demonstrates both the strength of our strategy and the trust licensed operators place in Safe Harbor as their partner through every stage of growth."

The growth in emerging US markets represents more than 100 new customer depository accounts established over the past year, combined with increased deposit levels from certain existing clients as their operations expanded. Safe Harbor's established presence in these high-growth territories positions the Company to benefit from ongoing regulatory developments and operator expansion as these markets continue to mature and scale.

**Strategic Focus on Three Market Categories:**

Safe Harbor's emerging market portfolio spans distinct opportunity categories based on regulatory maturity:

● **New Markets Coming Online:** Delaware, Minnesota, Kentucky, Alabama, and Mississippi are states that have recently launched or are actively implementing cannabis licensing programs.

● **Licensing Expansion in Major Adult-Use States:** New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, Missouri, and Ohio are experiencing growth as established adult-use programs expand their licensing frameworks, bringing new operators into regulated markets and creating demand for compliant banking services.

● **Operator Footprint Expansion:** Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, and Florida represent medical or transitioning markets where existing operators are expanding their operations, thereby increasing their need for sophisticated compliant banking services.

In emerging markets, deposit levels naturally fluctuate as licensed operators progress through business cycles, from deploying startup capital for facility build-outs, equipment, and inventory acquisitions during their launch phases, to building working capital reserves as they mature. Safe Harbor's growing presence in emerging states reflects its strategy of supporting cannabis operators from their initial licensing through operational maturity, positioning the Company to participate in continued industry expansion as state programs evolve.

**About Safe Harbor**

Safe Harbor is a financial platform delivering smarter banking, lending, payments and business services tailored to how the cannabis industry actually operates. As one of the original pioneers of compliant financial operations support and cannabis banking consulting in the U.S., Safe Harbor has facilitated more than $26 billion in cannabis-related transactions across 41 states and territories. Through its proprietary Cannabis Banking Solutions™ Platform and network of regulated financial institution partners, Safe Harbor empowers cannabis operators to gain clarity, control and confidence in their financial operations. From daily banking to long-term growth, Safe Harbor provides real solutions and personal support — built exclusively for cannabis. Safe Harbor is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by our partner financial institutions. For more information, visit shfinancial.org.

Safe Harbor defines "average deposit balances" as the trailing 14 day average daily deposit balances at its financial institution partners. "Emerging US markets" are states with cannabis programs launched or materially expanded within the past five years, where regulatory frameworks and operator participation continue to evolve. These markets include states that are in the initial stages of their licensing programs, transitioning from medical to adult-use programs, and states experiencing significant cannabis licensing expansion.

**Cautionary Statement Regarding *Forward-Looking* Statements:**

Certain information contained in this press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included herein may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to, growth in Safe Harbor's AUM, Safe Harbor's ability to satisfy the required conditions to utilize its equity line of credit (the "ELOC"), market conditions that may impact Safe Harbor's ability to access the ELOC on acceptable terms or at all, the possibility that the ELOC may not be fully utilized, expected use of proceeds from the ELOC, trends in the cannabis industry, including proposed changes in U.S. and state laws, rules, regulations and guidance relating to Safe Harbor's services; Safe Harbor's growth prospects and Safe Harbor's market size; Safe Harbor's projected financial and operational performance, including relative to its competitors and historical performance; success or viability of new product and service offerings Safe Harbor may introduce in the future; the impact volatility in the capital markets, which may adversely affect the price of Safe Harbor's securities; the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been or may be brought by or against Safe Harbor; and other statements regarding Safe Harbor's expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intends," "outlook," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in Safe Harbor's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Safe Harbor undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

**Safe Harbor Investor Relations Contact:**

<u>ir@SHFinancial.org</u>

**Safe Harbor Media Relations Contact:**

<u>safeharbor@kcsa.com</u>

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