SurePure, Inc. (OTCMKTS:SURP) Files An 8-K Other Events
Item 8.01Other Events

During the fourth quarter of 2016, we reported that we had received a notice from the Debt Enforcement Authority Zug (the “Authority”) on behalf of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland, relating to a possible seizure of the assets of our SPOAG subsidiary. The basis for the notice of seizure was SPOAG’s failure to pay payroll taxes and social security obligations owing to the Canton of Zug included in the obligations referred to above. Within the next two weeks, we were advised by our Swiss counsel that the Authority had agreed to a revised payment schedule for the payment of the overdue payroll taxes, with payments by SPOAG to be made before December 31, 2016. We did not make scheduled payments and, as a result, the Authority rejected the plan.

As disclosed in Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 as included in our Form 10-Q for that quarter filed on May 23, 2017 (the “March 31 Form 10-Q”), the unpaid balance of this liability was approximately $256,000 and was included in accounts payable and other current liabilities in the accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2017.

On May 24, 2017, we reported that we had received an additional notice from the Authority on behalf of the Canton of Zug. The notice required that we present ourselves on June 1, 2017 to permit the seizure of the assets of SPOAG. The principal assets of SPOAG are the international patents which cover our SurePure Photopurification Technology in all countries other than South Africa. If we were to be divested of ownership of these patents, then the new holder of the patents could bring legal proceedings to force us to cease manufacturing or selling products that use our technology until the patents expire in October 2020. As a result, we would likely be forced to cease operations.

On May 30, 2017 we secured $100,000 funding in exchange for the issuance of 1,250,000 share of our Common Stock. We applied a portion of these funds to make the payment of the 2015 balance of approximately $25,000 which was to have been paid to the Authority on or before March 30, 2017. Through our Swiss Counsel, we have held discussions with the Authority and we have been informed that the Authority has agreed to withdraw the seizure notice received on May 22, 2017. Additionally we have been informed that the remaining amounts due to the tax authority of approximately $125,000 must be paid by June 15, 2017, failing which the Authority will issue a new notice of seizure.

On May 24 2017, we reported that we had also been advised by the Swiss social security fund that, unless we bring the past due contributions up to date by May 31, 2017, SPOAG’s registration with this fund will be terminated. SPOAG will then be in contravention of local laws and regulations in this regard and may become subject to additional penalties. We applied a portion of the funds received on May 30, 2017 to settle the amount due as at December 31, 2016. Additionally, we have been informed that the remaining amounts due to the fund of approximately $20,000 must be paid by June 15, 2017, failing which the fund will cancel SPOAG’s registration.

Both the Social Security Fund and the Tax department have advised that there will be no leniency regarding late contributions going forward and, should SPOAG not keep its payments up to date, immediate action will be taken.

Although the Company is currently in discussions with current and prospective investors regarding further funding, we cannot predict whether we will be successful in raising additional funding for the Company.

Additionally as noted in our March 31 Form 10-Q, we have incurred recurring operating losses and have a working capital deficiency. These conditions, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to meet these payment obligations, and the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

For a complete understanding of our financial results and financial position, investors are referred to our March 31 Form 10-Q. Our SEC reports can be found on our website

About SurePure, Inc. (OTCMKTS:SURP)

SurePure, Inc. is a development-stage company. The Company designs, manufactures, markets, sells or licenses and maintains its Turbulator systems for liquid photopurification technology in the global marketplace (SurePure Photopurification Technology or Technology). Its Technology uses ultraviolet (UV) light in the C band (UVC) to process, preserve and sustain the natural quality of food ingredients, such as liquid egg and animal feed constituents, and beverage products, such as juices and concentrates, sugar syrup bases, alcoholic beverages and farm milk. In addition to the foregoing applications, its SurePure Photopurification Technology is tested for its capacity to reduce the microbial loads in turbid liquids intended for human consumption, such as dairy products, flavored water and coconut water, liquids with industrial applications, such as diesel and bio-ethanol, and liquids with pharmaceutical applications, such as eye preparations, saline drips and personal care products.

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