{"url_path":"/sec/whlt/10-k/2026/item-1","section_key":"item-1","section_title":"Item 1 BUSINESS.**","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-K","doc_date":"2026-03-30","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1025771/0001477932-26-001702-index.html","accession_number":"0001477932-26-001702","cik":"0001025771","ticker":"WHLT","issuer_name":"CHASE PACKAGING CORP","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1025771/0001477932-26-001702-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001025771","primary_entity_name":"CHASE PACKAGING CORP"},"word_count":189,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"**ITEM 1. BUSINESS.**\n\n \n\n**General**\n\n \n\nThe Company is a Delaware corporation which, prior to 1998, was engaged in the specialty packaging business, primarily as a supplier of packaging products to the agricultural industry. During 1997, the Company commenced an orderly liquidation of its assets which was completed in 1997. At present, management of the Company is seeking to secure a suitable merger partner wishing to go public or to acquire private companies to create investment value for the Company. For purposes of Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Company is considered a shell company.\n\n \n\n**History**\n\n \n\nThe Company was established in July of 1993 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dawson Geophysical Company (“Dawson” and formerly known TGC Industries, Inc.). On July 30, 1993, the Company purchased certain assets of Union Camp Corporation’s packaging division for a purchase price of approximately $6.14 million. Effective July 21, 1997, the Company sold its operations and completed liquidation during 1997.\n\n \n\n*Post-Liquidation Operations*\n\n \n\nSince 1999, the Board of Directors has devoted its efforts to establishing a new business or engaging in a merger or other reorganization transaction."}