"If a reverse merger is announced between ECOS and Lakeshore Recycling would that be accomplished through an 8k or what form is utilized for that formal sec filing?"
A public company can't get SEC approval for corporate actions such as a R/M, a R/S, or the issuance of registered shares for warrants (or note conversions), unless they are SEC compliant. So, discussing the filing process is irrelevant at this time.
There will not be an announcement for any of these corporate actions until ECOS qualifies to do them.
Hope this helps.
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