Form 8-K
8-K — KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Accession: 0001493152-26-017152
Filed: 2026-04-17
Period: 2026-04-17
CIK: 0001342958
SIC: 3663 (RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT)
Item: Other Events
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2026
KUSTOM
ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
001-33899
20-0064269
(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization)
(Commission
File
Number)
(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification
Number)
6366
College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66211
(Address
of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(913)
814-7774
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
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:
Title of each
class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each
exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par
value
KUST
The Nasdaq Capital Market
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
8.01. Other Events.
On
April 17, 2026, Kustom Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a revised
non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Cycurion, Inc. (“CYCU”) regarding the contemplated divestiture
of the Company’s Video Solutions Segment, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is
incorporated herein by reference. This MOU replaces the non-binding MOU entered into with CYCU on January 22, 2026, as previously announced
on January 22, 2026.
Forward-Looking
Statements
Exhibit
99.1 attached to this Form 8-K contains, and may implicate, forward-looking statements regarding the Company, and includes cautionary
statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such statements
include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated closing of the transactions contemplated by the MOU; the acceleration
of the Company’s inorganic growth strategy; the integration of the Business; and other statements that are not historical facts,
including statements which may be accompanied by words such as “continue,” “will,” “may,” “could,”
“should,” “expect,” “expected,” “plans,” “intend,” “anticipate,”
“believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” and similar expressions are intended to
identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future actions or performance. These forward-looking
statements are based on information currently available to the Company and its current plans or expectations and are subject to a number
of risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect current plans. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to, the outcomes of the parties’ investigations and Business integration, risks related to the closings of the transactions
contemplated by the MOU, any potential legal proceedings, or the future performance of the Company’s stock. Although the Company
believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results,
performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the security laws of the United States, the Company does
not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Item
9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number
Description
99.1
Press Release dated April 17, 2026.
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File. (Embedded within
the Inline XBRL document.)
SIGNATURE
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated:
April 17, 2026
Kustom Entertainment, Inc.
By:
/s/ Stanton E. Ross
Name:
Stanton E. Ross
Title:
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit
99.1
KUSTOM
ENTERTAINMENT AND CYCURION ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT ON TERMS FOR SALE OF LEGACY VIDEO SOLUTIONS SEGMENT
TARGET
JUNE 30, 2026 CLOSING DATE
OVERLAND
PARK, KS and MCLEAN, VA – April 17, 2026 – Kustom Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: KUST) (“Kustom” or the “Company”),
and Cycurion, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYCU) today announced they have entered into a revised, non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”)
that establishes revised terms for the sale of Kustom’s legacy video solutions segment (the “Business”) to Cycurion
from the previously announced MOU on January 22, 2026.
The
parties have moved into the final stage of the transaction, focusing on the completion of definitive documentation. Based on the progress
made to date, the parties currently anticipate the transaction will close on or prior to June 30, 2026.
Key
Transaction Terms
Under
the terms of the agreement, the aggregate purchase price is $5,500,000, structured to provide Kustom with immediate liquidity, long-term
yield, and equity upside. The consideration consists of:
●
Cash Payment: A $1,250,000 cash down payment payable
at closing.
●
Secured Promissory Note: A $4,250,000 secured promissory
note bearing 7% interest, payable in 36 monthly installments.
●
Equity Upside: The issuance to Kustom of 2,000,000 common
stock purchase warrants with a two-year term (beginning after the underlying shares become registered) and an exercise price of $2.80
per share.
●
Performance Adjustments: An earn-out and clawback mechanism,
capped at $1,000,000, based on the Business achieving specific net income milestones, as defined in the definitive agreement, milestones
over a one-year period for the clawback and a three-year period for the earn-out.
Strategic
Comments
“We
are pleased to have reached an agreement on the revised economic terms of this divestiture,” said Stanton Ross, CEO of Kustom.
“This moves us into the final stretch of a transition that allows Kustom Entertainment to focus on its core growth initiatives
while ensuring our legacy video customers continue to receive high-level service under Cycurion’s stewardship.”
“The
acquisition of Kustom’s video solutions segment is a cornerstone of our portfolio expansion,” added L. Kevin Kelly, Chairman
and CEO of Cycurion. “Our financial teams have worked closely to validate the pro forma outlook for this business, and we are eager
to finalize the documentation and integrate these camera and software solutions into our broader technology offerings.”
Final
Timeline and Documentation
The
parties have agreed to a 30-day “no-shop” exclusivity period to facilitate the drafting of the final Asset Purchase Agreement.
The transaction remains subject to the completion of definitive documentation, customary closing conditions, and any necessary regulatory
approvals.
About
Kustom Entertainment, Inc.
Kustom
Entertainment, Inc. is a leader in live event production and ticketing technology, specializing in large-scale music festivals and end-to-end
event management. Its flagship event, Country Stampede, is held annually at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
The
Company also maintains a legacy segment engaged in video solution technology (in-car and body-worn cameras) for law enforcement and security,
currently integrating artificial intelligence to enhance its specialized product lines.
For
additional information, please visit www.kustoment.com and www.digitalally.com.
About
Cycurion, Inc.
Based
in McLean, Virginia, Cycurion is a forward-thinking provider of IT cybersecurity solutions and AI, committed to delivering secure, reliable,
and innovative services to clients worldwide. Specializing in cybersecurity, program management, and business continuity, Cycurion harnesses
its AI-enhanced ARx platform and expert team to empower clients and safeguard their operations. Along with its subsidiaries, Axxum Technologies
LLC, Cloudburst Security LLC, and Cycurion Innovation, Inc., Cycurion serves government, healthcare, and corporate clients committed
to securing the digital future. More info: www.cycurion.com.
Forward-Looking
Statements
Statements
made in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to
risks and uncertainties including the ability of the parties to finalize definitive documentation and the satisfaction of closing conditions
by the anticipated June 30, 2026 date. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated closing
of the transactions contemplated by the MOU; the acceleration of the Company’s inorganic growth strategy; the integration of the
Business; and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by words such as “continue,”
“will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “expected,” “plans,”
“intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,”
and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such
assumptions prove incorrect, our business, operating results, financial condition, and stock price could be materially negatively affected.
You should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based on the information currently available to us
and speak only as of today’s date. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company’s performance
or achievements to be materially different from any expected future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements
speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company assumes no duty to update forward-looking statements, except as required by
law. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the outcomes of the parties’ investigations and
Business integration, risks related to the closings of the transactions contemplated by the MOU, any potential legal proceedings, or
the future performance of the Company’s stock. Actual future results, performance or achievements may differ materially from historical
results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, but not
limited to, the risks described from time to time in the Company’s periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,
including, without limitation, the risks described in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the captions “Risk
Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” (as applicable).
These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
All information is current as of the date this press release is issued, and the Company undertakes no duty to update this information.
For
Additional Information, Please Contact:
Kustom
Entertainment: Stanton E. Ross, CEO at (913) 456-5878
Cycurion
Investor Relations:(888) 341-6680 investors@cycurion.com
Cycurion
Media Relations:(888) 341-6680 media@cycurion.com
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