Replies to post #143468 on Good Vibrations Shoes Inc (GVSI)
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FINRA initially declined to process the Company's Corporate Actions on June 21, 2019 by delivering a Notice of Deficiency Pursuant to FINRA Rule 6490
FINRA also acknowledges that the denial is based solely on failure to file periodic reports from 2008 to 2013
The DOP made no finding that the documentation GVSI submitted was in any way deficient. See Certified Record Tab 18 FINRA Deficiency Notice dated June 25, 2019. Yet on June 25, 2019, DOP refused GVSI’s application by providing GVSI with a deficiency notice. (Id.) In refusing to grant GVSI’s application, DOP stated its denial was based on a finding that GVSI had not completed certain periodic filings prior to filing its Form 15 on July 10, 2013
I had hope to start $GVSI as an SEC reporter, but after over a year of having two accounting firms work on it & discussions with the SEC, I begrudgingly agreed that I would not be able to get the books audited. https://t.co/tOP9FImksT
— George Sharp - Advocate for truth in the OTC (@GeorgeASharp) February 7, 2023
Our attorneys & auditors have concluded that it is impossible to audit $GVSI due to past corporate mismanagement of records/actions. Therefore, we are abandoning efforts to become an SEC reporter & are preparing an application for OTCIQ access to be filed with OTCM within 60 days
— American Blockchain Corporation (@OTCpinkGVSI) June 30, 2022
The Company’s many shareholders have essentially all lost their investment in the Company.
FINRA's denial under Rule 6490 of the Company's requested corporate actions of a change of corporate name, symbol request and a reverse stock exchange pursuant to a merger on a one for twenty-thousand (I :20,000) basis (the "Corporate Actions").
FINRA initially declined to process the Company's Corporate Actions on June 21, 2019 by delivering a Notice of Deficiency Pursuant to FINRA Rule 6490.
On March 20, 2019 (18 months ago), Applicant, Allied Corp. (previously Good
Vibration Shoes, Inc.) ("GVSI"), submitted an application to FINRA to complete a name change, obtain a new symbol, and conduct a reverse stock exchange pursuant to a merger, pursuant to FINRA Rule 6490. After months and months of delays, FINRA determined the application was deficient on June 21, 2019. Applicant filed an appeal to the Uniform Practice Committee of FINRA (the “Committee”) on June 27, 2019. On August 16, 2019...the Committee affirmed FINRA’s determination.
For those wondering why $GVSI didn't file this sooner, counsel had quite a battle getting answers from FINRA and the SEC on how to end this unwinnable battle which was begun by previous management. We finally reached an agreement with the SEC.
— American Blockchain Corporation (@OTCpinkGVSI) June 4, 2023
https://t.co/KRN4h0hthw
I had hope to start $GVSI as an SEC reporter, but after over a year of having two accounting firms work on it & discussions with the SEC, I begrudgingly agreed that I would not be able to get the books audited. https://t.co/tOP9FImksT
— George Sharp - Advocate for truth in the OTC (@GeorgeASharp) February 7, 2023
Our attorneys & auditors have concluded that it is impossible to audit $GVSI due to past corporate mismanagement of records/actions. Therefore, we are abandoning efforts to become an SEC reporter & are preparing an application for OTCIQ access to be filed with OTCM within 60 days
— American Blockchain Corporation (@OTCpinkGVSI) June 30, 2022
For those wondering why $GVSI didn't file this sooner, counsel had quite a battle getting answers from FINRA and the SEC on how to end this unwinnable battle which was begun by previous management. We finally reached an agreement with the SEC.
— American Blockchain Corporation (@OTCpinkGVSI) June 4, 2023
https://t.co/KRN4h0hthw
Our attorneys & auditors have concluded that it is impossible to audit $GVSI due to past corporate mismanagement of records/actions. Therefore, we are abandoning efforts to become an SEC reporter & are preparing an application for OTCIQ access to be filed with OTCM within 60 days
— American Blockchain Corporation (@OTCpinkGVSI) June 30, 2022
FINRA Rule 6490, has evolved since it was enacted over two years ago. For some time, FINRA has required that issuers provide expansive disclosures and supporting documentation not only for the corporate change subject to the notice but for the company’s entire corporate history from inception.
These disclosures are required of both SEC reporting and non-reporting issuers if they undertake corporate actions including reverse mergers. Compliance with Rule 6490's requirements is a minor task for companies going public by filing a registration statement with the SEC. Companies filing registration statements rarely have difficulties obtaining DTC eligibility unlike reverse merger issuers.
(My note: GVSI withdrew its registration statement and never refiled it: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1068618/000149315221029704/formrw.htm)
The public filings of companies who register with the SEC contain most of the supporting documentation required by Rule 6490.
It is no surprise that compliance with the requirements of Rule 6490 is less burdensome for companies going public using a registration statement because these companies have fewer corporate changes in their company history than companies engaging in reverse mergers. This is especially true for reverse merger issuers who undergo multiple changes of control and periods of inactivity.
The Problem with Reverse Mergers & Disclosure under Rule 6490
For companies that engage in reverse mergers as part of their going public transaction, compliance with Rule 6490's requirements can be impossible particularly when custodianship or receivership actions have been used by shell brokers to create public shells after years of inactivity. These companies may have multiple corporate actions related to prior changes of control and often have sketchy corporate histories. Some have even been hijacked through custodianship or receivership actions. In these circumstances, documents may be unavailable or if provided to FINRA, it could potentially result in FINRA referring the matter to the SEC’s Division of Enforcement.
(my note: this is exactly what has happened to GVSI as can be seen by the SEC/FINRA administrative proceeding: https://www.sec.gov/litigation/apdocuments/ap-3-19407.xml)
These companies are almost always plagued with incomplete or fraudulent corporate records which make it extremely difficult for the post-reverse merger company to comply with FINRA Rule 6490. As a result, these companies may never get FINRA approval of the contemplated corporate action.
Rule 6490 Disclosures
Issuers must provide a cover letter disclosing the full corporate history for the issuer itemizing all material facts including every corporate change that has occurred from inception to present day.
Triggers for Review under FINRA RULE 6490
A FINRA review will be triggered if any of the five factors set forth in Rule 6490 are thought to be present:
• FINRA believes the forms are incomplete, inaccurate or filed without the appropriate corporate authority;
• The issuer is not current in its reporting obligations with the Securities and Exchange Commission;
• Persons related to the corporate action are likely involved in fraudulent activities involving securities or may pose a threat to investors;
Any company contemplating going public using a reverse merger must consider the potential impact Rule 6490 could have on its future corporate actions. Rule 6490 provides one more compelling reason why private companies seeking to go public should do so using a registration statement instead of a reverse merger.
FINRA initially declined to process the Company's Corporate Actions on June 21, 2019 by delivering a Notice of Deficiency Pursuant to FINRA Rule 6490
I had hope to start $GVSI as an SEC reporter, but after over a year of having two accounting firms work on it & discussions with the SEC, I begrudgingly agreed that I would not be able to get the books audited. https://t.co/tOP9FImksT
— George Sharp - Advocate for truth in the OTC (@GeorgeASharp) February 7, 2023
FINRA also acknowledges that the denial is based solely on failure to file periodic reports from 2008 to 2013 prior to filing a Form 15
The DOP made no finding that the documentation GVSI submitted was in any way deficient. See Certified Record Tab 18 FINRA Deficiency Notice dated June 25, 2019. Yet on June 25, 2019, DOP refused GVSI’s application by providing GVSI with a deficiency notice. (Id.) In refusing to grant GVSI’s application, DOP stated its denial was based on a finding that GVSI had not completed certain periodic filings prior to filing its Form 15 on July 10, 2013 (six years ago).
The plethora of partial name changes by previous management and its inept counsel didn't help $GVSI either and all that had to be unwound and mapped out. https://t.co/xk3RKcKZ8d
— George Sharp - Advocate for truth in the OTC (@GeorgeASharp) February 7, 2023
I had regretted taking over $GVSI. Had I known what I was in for, I would have never had done it. But even my most fervent doubters know that I don't just give up once I start. I spent a lot of my own money to get this done in order to justify the confidence of my supporters. https://t.co/RHSjRXdDyo
— George Sharp - Advocate for truth in the OTC (@GeorgeASharp) February 7, 2023
Today, my attorney is filing for custodianship of $GVSI on my behalf. Those buying shares must know that there is incredible risk here. My application could be denied. I could find really bad skeletons.
— George Sharp - Advocate for truth in the OTC (@GeorgeASharp) April 19, 2021
Do not ask me questions regarding the progress. You will be blocked
As always, it happens when it happens. No guarantees. $GVSI https://t.co/RgIWrr0OEW
— George Sharp - Advocate for truth in the OTC (@GeorgeASharp) December 19, 2022
I had hope to start $GVSI as an SEC reporter, but after over a year of having two accounting firms work on it & discussions with the SEC, I begrudgingly agreed that I would not be able to get the books audited. https://t.co/tOP9FImksT
— George Sharp - Advocate for truth in the OTC (@GeorgeASharp) February 7, 2023
The plethora of partial name changes by previous management and its inept counsel didn't help $GVSI either and all that had to be unwound and mapped out. https://t.co/xk3RKcKZ8d
— George Sharp - Advocate for truth in the OTC (@GeorgeASharp) February 7, 2023
I did everything I could to avoid this necessity, but it could not be avoided. We'll have to wait a little longer for $GVSI & I'm not happy about it. This ticker is costing me a fortune.
— George Sharp - Advocate for truth in the OTC (@GeorgeASharp) November 23, 2021
The screw up by previous management is no surprise considering all their other screw ups. https://t.co/rU8pvRS8ke
I appreciate all the messages of support while I was working on bringing $GVSI current. When I took over it was an utter, chaotic mess.
— George Sharp - Advocate for truth in the OTC (@GeorgeASharp) February 7, 2023
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