UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 13, 2020

TWINLAB CONSOLIDATED HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

On January 13, 2020, the Board of Directors of Twinlab Consolidated Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Daniel DiPofi as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

Mr. DiPofi, age 58, has served as a private equity manager for Fishers Asset Management since July 1, 2019. He previously served as executive vice president of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League from 1994 to 1998, when he left to become chief financial officer of Hoffend & Sons Inc., a custom engineering and design firm. In 2003, Mr. DiPofi returned to the Buffalo Sabres and served as chief operating officer until 2012. Mr. DiPofi was retired from 2012 until 2019. He has over 20 years’ experience serving in senior executive positions within the sports and entertainment industry. Mr. DiPofi holds a degree in accounting from Niagara University.

The Company has not entered into an employment agreement with Mr. DiPofi in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. DiPofi will receive an annual salary of $150,000 and will be eligible to participate in the Company’s benefits package.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. DiPofi and any other persons in connection with his appointment. There are no family relationships between Mr. DiPofi and any director or executive officer of the Company, and Mr. DiPofi is not a party to any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

On January 13, 2020, the Board of Directors the Company appointed Kyle Casey, the Company’s current interim Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

As previously disclosed, Mr. Casey, age 36, joined the Company in April 2019 and served as the Company’s Controller prior to his appointment as interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective October 8, 2019. Before joining the Company, Mr. Casey was with Gulfstream Park Racetrack and Casino from December 2015 through November 2018, most recently serving as the Vice President of Finance. Prior to his employment with Gulfstream Park Racetrack and Casino, Mr. Casey served as Chief Auditing Officer for the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation from March 2014 through December 2015. Mr. Casey holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, as well as a Master of Science in Taxation, from Florida State University. Mr. Casey is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.

The Company has not entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Casey in his capacity as Chief Financial Officer but his compensation has been modified so that he will receive an annual base salary of $225,000, is eligible to receive a $25,000 annual bonus based on annual performance, and may participate in the Company’s benefits package.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Casey and any other persons in connection with his appointment. There are no family relationships between Mr. Casey and any director or executive officer of the Company, and Mr. Casey is not a party to any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.