AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. 10-K

Item 3. Legal Proceedings From time to time, we may be subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business. We are not presently a party to any legal proceedings that are expected to have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, nor have we been to date since inception. Wilson-Davis is not a party to any material legal proceedings, and no material legal proceedings have been threatened by Wilson-Davis or, to the best of its knowledge, against it, except that in December 2016, FINRA filed a complaint (FINRA Enforcement Matter No. 20120327318) asserting potential violations of several securities laws and regulations. Wilson-Davis denied the allegations and the hearing was held in November 2017. The FINRA panel issued its decision against Wilson-Davis in February 2018. Wilson-Davis was fined $1,170,000 and ordered to disgorge $51,624 for purported improper short sales. Wilson-Davis was fined an additional $300,000 for its purported failure to supervise and implement adequate AML procedures. Wilson-Davis filed a timely appeal. All sanctions were stayed while the appeal was pending before the FINRA National Adjudicatory Council (“NAC”). The appeal hearing before the NAC occurred in October 2018. On December 27, 2019, NAC issued a ruling that affirmed Wilson-Davis’ liability but reduced the sanctions imposed. Wilson-Davis was fined $350,000 and ordered to disgorge $51,624 for purported improper short sales. Wilson-Davis was fined an additional $750,000 for its purported failure to supervise and implement adequate AML procedures. Wilson-Davis timely appealed the ruling to the SEC. All sanctions are stayed while the appeal is pending before the SEC. The SEC has not made a ruling in this matter. ​ Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable. ​ 44 Table of Contents PART II