---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-017470"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: null
cik: "0001413754"
company_name: "MARIZYME, INC."
filed_at: "2026-04-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T05:29:08.921507+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 1.0
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Marizyme transfers all assets via assignment for benefit of creditors; files under Florida Chapter 727

## Summary
- Company entered Assignment for Benefit of Creditors on April 14, 2026, transferring all assets to Assignee Peter Hurwitz.
- Company is unable to pay debts as they become due; intends to file under Florida Chapter 727 by April 17, 2026.
- Assignee will liquidate assets and distribute proceeds to creditors pro rata in accordance with Florida Statutes § 727.114.
- Board determined transfer of all or substantially all assets was in best interests; CEO David Barthel authorized the agreement.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-017470
- form_type: 8-K
- cik: 0001413754
- company_name: MARIZYME, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-04-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 1.0
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 1.03, 2.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1413754/000149315226017470/0001493152-26-017470-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1413754/000149315226017470/form8-k.htm

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