UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): July 11, 2017
REGO PAYMENT ARCHITECTURES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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0-53944
(Commission File Number)
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35-2327649
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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265 Sunrise Boulevard, Palm Beach, Florida 33480
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(561) 220-0408
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Appointment of President and Chief Operating Officer
On July 11, 2017, Rego Payment Architectures, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed David A. Knight as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Knight, age 53, has been the Chief Executive Officer, President and Founder of SX Latin Liquors from 2007 to the present. Located in New York, New York SX Latin Liquors has developed an innovative product range of Latin spirits. Mr. Knight has led the product and packaging development and secured the distribution channel with leading US distributors. He has expanded SX Latin Liquors’ distribution into international markets and has been integral in the sales and marketing strategies for the brand.
Mr. Knight has not engaged in any transactions with the company since January 1, 2016 that would require disclosure pursuant to item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
In this connection with his appointment, Mr. Knight will receive an annual base salary of $225,000.
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SIGNATURES
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.
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REGO PAYMENT ARCHITECTURES, INC.
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Date: July 13, 2017
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By:
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/s/ Ernest Cimadamore
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Ernest Cimadamore
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Secretary
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