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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001641172-25-021284"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "STCB"
cik: "0001539850"
company_name: "Starco Brands, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-07-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T23:40:06.922745+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Starco Brands signs non-binding LOI to acquire contract manufacturer The Starco Group

## Summary
- Acquisition of TSG aims for vertical integration, creating Starco Manufacturing and Starco Brands subsidiaries.
- TSG operates three facilities in CA, NC, and MI, focusing on personal care, household, food, and beverage.
- Ross Sklar will continue as Chairman & CEO of the combined STARCO entity.
- Expected close in Q4 2025, subject to due diligence, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
- STCB brands (Skylar Beauty, Whipshots, Winona, Art of Sport) to benefit from integrated supply chain.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001641172-25-021284
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: STCB
- cik: 0001539850
- company_name: Starco Brands, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-07-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1539850/000164117225021284/0001641172-25-021284-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1539850/000164117225021284/form8-k.htm

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