---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-029585"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AMPG"
cik: "0001518461"
company_name: "AmpliTech Group, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-06-22T20:15:30+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-22T20:19:03.557301+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AmpliTech faces shareholder derivative lawsuit over $3.2M crypto phishing loss

## Summary
- Company was victim of a cyber phishing scam in 2024 resulting in ~$3.2M loss in digital assets.
- Shareholder's law firm sent June 2026 letter indicating intent to file derivative complaint in Nevada.
- Draft complaint alleges directors and officers breached fiduciary duties in connection with the digital currency investment.
- Company disputes allegations, intends to vigorously defend, and believes no material adverse effect.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-029585
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AMPG
- cik: 0001518461
- company_name: AmpliTech Group, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-06-22T20:15:30+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1518461/000149315226029585/0001493152-26-029585-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1518461/000149315226029585/form8-k.htm

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