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Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Debt Financings

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. incurred convertible notes of aggregate principal amount of $10,000,000 with Renatus Advisors LLC at bears no interest maturing repayable in full upon the earlier of (i) the date on which the Company consummates its Business Combination and (ii) the date that the winding up of the Compan.

“On June 2, 2023, Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), issued a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 (the “$2 Million Note”) to Renatus Advisors LLC (the “Renatus”), of which Eric Swider, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company, is a founder and partner and another promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $10,000,000 (the “$10 Million Note,” together with the $2 Million Note, the “Notes”) to Renatus.”
Debt Financings

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. incurred convertible notes of aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 with Renatus Advisors LLC at bears no interest maturing repayable in full upon the earlier of (i) the date on which the Company consummates its Business Combination and (ii) the date that the winding up of the Compan.

“On June 2, 2023, Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), issued a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 (the “$2 Million Note”) to Renatus Advisors LLC (the “Renatus”), of which Eric Swider, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company, is a founder and partner and another promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $10,000,000 (the “$10 Million Note,” together with the $2 Million Note, the “Notes”) to Renatus.”
Material Agreements

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. entered into Notes with Renatus Advisors LLC valued at aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 and $10,000,000 (effective 2023-06-02).

“On June 2, 2023, Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), issued a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 (the “$2 Million Note”) to Renatus Advisors LLC (the “Renatus”), of which Eric Swider, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company, is a founder and partner and another promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $10,000,000 (the “$10 Million Note,” together with the $2 Million Note, the “Notes”) to Renatus.”
Listing & Compliance Notices

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. received a nasdaq noncompliance notice notice regarding late filing (rules 5250(c)(1)).

“May 23, 2023, Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), received a notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) stating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because it has not yet filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 (the “Form 10-Q”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the SEC. Under Nasdaq rules, the Com”
Listing & Compliance Notices

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding late filing (rules 5250(c)(1)).

“April 19, 2023, Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), received a notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) stating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because it has not yet filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2022 (the “Form 10-K”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the SEC. Under Nasdaq rules, the Co”

Alexander Cano was appointed as President and Secretary at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“Alexander Cano as President and Secretary of the Company”

Katherine Chiles was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“Katherine Chiles as Chief Financial Officer of the Company”

Jeffrey Smith was appointed as Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“Jeffrey Smith as a member of the Board, as chairman of the audit committee and as a member of the compensation committee”

Frank Andrews was appointed as Non-executive Chairman at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“Frank Andrews, an existing director, as non-executive chairman of the Board”

Eric Swider was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“the Board appointed Eric Swider as Interim Chief Executive Officer.”

Patrick Orlando was terminated as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“On March 19, 2023, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), terminated Patrick Orlando from his positions as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.”
Listing & Compliance Notices

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. received a nasdaq delisting notice notice regarding other (rules 5250(f)).

“(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 3.01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing On February 22 nd 2023, Digital World Acquisition Corp. received a notice from NASDAQ stating that the Company has not paid certain fees required by Listing Rule 5250(f) and that the company will be delisted unless it appeals this determination. The Company has elected to file an appeal of this matter, pay the corresponding fee, and plans to pay any fees The Hearing Department determines are due. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Excha”

Frank Andrews was elected as Director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“Effective January 3, 2023, the board of directors (the “ Board ”) of Digital World Acquisition Corp. (the “ Company ”) elected Mr. Edward Preble and Mr. Frank Andrews as directors and as members of the audit and compensation committees of the Board”

Edward Preble was elected as Director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“Effective January 3, 2023, the board of directors (the “ Board ”) of Digital World Acquisition Corp. (the “ Company ”) elected Mr. Edward Preble and Mr. Frank Andrews as directors and as members of the audit and compensation committees of the Board”

Luiz Philippe Braganza resigned as Chief Financial Officer at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“On December 9, 2022, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) received a letter of resignation from Luiz Philippe Braganza, resigning as Chief Financial Officer, effective on December 9, 2022.”

Rodrigo Veloso resigned as director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“On December 9, 2022, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) received a letter of resignation from Rodrigo Veloso, resigning as a director of the Board, effective on December 9, 2022.”

Lee Jacobson resigned as director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“On November 28, 2022, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) received a letter of resignation from Lee Jacobson, resigning as a director of the Board, effective on November 28, 2022.”
Governance Changes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.: Filed an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to extend the period to consummate an initial business combination up to four times by three months each, for up to 12 additional months (effective 2022-11-22).

“On November 22, 2022, Digital World Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), filed an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the “ Extension Amendment ”). The Extension Amendment extends, upon the request of ARC Global Investments II LLC (the “ Sponsor ”) and approval by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”), the period of time for the Company to consummate an initial business combination up to four times, each by an additional three months, for an aggregate of 12 additional months (which is from September 8, 2022 up to September 8, 2023) or such earlier date as determined by the Board.”
Shareholder Votes

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shareholders approved Extension Amendment to extend period to consummate initial business combination at the 2022-11-22 meeting.

“On November 22, 2022, the Company held a special meeting of stockholders (the “ Meeting ”). At the Meeting, the Company’s stockholders approved the Extension Amendment extending, upon the request of the Sponsor and approval by the Board, the period of time for the Company to consummate an initial business combination up to four times, each by an additional three months, for an aggregate of 12 additional months (which is from September 8, 2022 up to September 8, 2023) or such earlier date as determined by the Board (the “ Extension Amendment Proposal ”). The final voting results for the Extension Amendment Proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 24,549,053 280,965 117,011 0”

Justin Shaner resigned as Director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“received a letter of resignation from Justin Shaner, resigning as a director and a member of the audit and compensation committees of the Board, effective on November 11, 2022.”

Bruce J. Garelick resigned as director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“Bruce J. Garelick informed the management of Digital World of his intention to resign from the board of directors of Digital World effective June 22, 2022.”

Rodrigo Veloso was appointed as Director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“On September 2, 2021, in connection with the IPO, Bruce J. Garelick, Justin L. Shaner, Eric Swider and Rodrigo Veloso were appointed to the board of directors of the Company (the “ Board ”).”

Eric Swider was appointed as Director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“On September 2, 2021, in connection with the IPO, Bruce J. Garelick, Justin L. Shaner, Eric Swider and Rodrigo Veloso were appointed to the board of directors of the Company (the “ Board ”).”

Justin L. Shaner was appointed as Director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“On September 2, 2021, in connection with the IPO, Bruce J. Garelick, Justin L. Shaner, Eric Swider and Rodrigo Veloso were appointed to the board of directors of the Company (the “ Board ”).”

Bruce J. Garelick was appointed as Director at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp..

“On September 2, 2021, in connection with the IPO, Bruce J. Garelick, Justin L. Shaner, Eric Swider and Rodrigo Veloso were appointed to the board of directors of the Company (the “ Board ”).”

Facts are extracted by an LLM and gated to those whose source quote is present verbatim in the filing text. Coverage is best-effort while backfill and monitoring mature; this is not yet a full-market index. See methodology.