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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): February 13, 2018
YANGTZE RIVER PORT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 001-38062 | 27-1636887 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 41 John Street, Suite 2A, New York, NY | 10038 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| (646) 861-3315 | ||
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: |
| Yangtze River Development Limited | ||
| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 13, 2018, Yangtze River Port and Logistics Limited (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the Company to pursue a plan for a spin-off transaction in which shares of Yangtze River Blockchain Logistics Limited (the “Subsidiary”), the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, would be distributed to the Company’s stockholders on a pro rata basis and in a manner intended to qualify as generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The spin-off transaction would be subject to certain conditions, including final approval by the Company’s board of directors and compliance with applicable securities laws.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated February 13, 2018 |
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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.
| YANGTZE RIVER PORT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED | ||
| Date: February 13, 2018 | By: | /s/ Xiangyao Liu |
|
Xiangyao Liu President & CEO | ||
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