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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-22-028319"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VYST"
cik: "0001308027"
company_name: "Vystar Corp"
filed_at: "2022-10-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-23T03:45:02.128126+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Vystar subsidiary Rotmans Furniture going out of business; liquidation begins Oct 14

## Summary
- Majority-owned subsidiary Rotmans Furniture announces going-out-of-business sale starting October 14, 2022.
- Over $20 million of furniture, mattresses, and rugs deeply discounted at closeout prices.
- President/CEO Steve Rotman retiring from Rotmans but remains CEO of Vystar Corp.
- Vystar retains lease rights to Worcester location; exploring retail use options.
- Rotmans, New England's largest furniture and flooring store, was acquired by Vystar in 2019.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-22-028319
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VYST
- cik: 0001308027
- company_name: Vystar Corp
- filed_at: 2022-10-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1308027/000149315222028319/0001493152-22-028319-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1308027/000149315222028319/form8-k.htm

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