UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1 934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 7, 2024 XCEL BRANDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-37527 76-0307819 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer Identification Incorporation) Number) No.) 1333 Broadway, New York, New York 10018 (Address of Principal Executive ...