---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001829126-22-003597"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RDCT"
cik: "0001376804"
company_name: "VNUE, Inc."
filed_at: "2022-02-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T08:20:36.444248+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# VNUE acquires Stage It for up to $10M; target has going-concern doubt

## Summary
- Merger consideration up to $10M, paid in cash (debt satisfaction) and 135M initial common shares.
- $1M of consideration held back for contingent obligations; earn-out shares up to total consideration based on 18-month EBITDA.
- Stage It's audited FY2020 financials show net loss of $1.63M, accumulated deficit of $10.57M, and negative working capital.
- Acquisition closed Feb 14, 2022; Stage It becomes wholly owned subsidiary.
- Stage It's auditor notes substantial doubt about ability to continue as a going concern.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001829126-22-003597
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RDCT
- cik: 0001376804
- company_name: VNUE, Inc.
- filed_at: 2022-02-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 3.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1376804/000182912622003597/0001829126-22-003597-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1376804/000182912622003597/vnueinc_8k.htm

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