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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): December 8, 2023 (December 5, 2023)
AERKOMM
INC. |
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Nevada |
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000-55925 |
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46-3424568 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) |
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(Commission
File Number) |
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
923
Incline Way #39, Incline Village, NV 89451 |
(Address of principal executive
offices) |
(877)
742-3094 |
(Registrant’s telephone
number, including area code) |
Not
Applicable |
(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report.) |
Check
the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under
any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant
to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to
Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications
pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
☐ |
Pre-commencement communications
pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Emerging
Growth Company ☒
If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
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Item
8.01 Other Events
On
December 5, 2023, AERKOMM Inc., (“we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company” and “AERKOMM”)
issued a press release announcing that it entered into a non-binding term sheet (the “Term Sheet”) with an independent NASDAQ-listed
blank-check company. According to the press release, the Term Sheet contemplates a potential business combination by which AERKOMM would
merge with and into the independent NASDAQ-listed blank-check company. Neither this Current Report on Form 8-K nor the press release
constitutes an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities. A copy of the news release is furnished with this
Current Report as Exhibit 99.1.
Item
9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)
Exhibits
The
following exhibits are filed herewith:
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.
Date: December 8, 2023 |
AERKOMM INC. |
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/s/ Louis
Giordimaina |
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Name: Louis Giordimaina |
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Title: Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 99.1
AERKOMM
INC.
(“the
Company” or “AERKOMM”)
AERKOMM
plans to switch listing to major US stock exchange via US listed SPAC – LOI signed
Silicon Valley, California – December 04, 2023 – AERKOMM Inc, (Euronext: AKOM, OTCQX: AKOM) an innovative satellite communication
technology company providing solutions to the public and private sectors, has signed a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with a US-listed
SPAC, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, regarding a business combination which would see AERKOMM transitioning its
listing to a major US stock market exchange.
Highlights
| ● | Proposed
business combination between the SPAC and AERKOMM contemplates valuing AERKOMM at US $300
million to US $400 million in stock, inclusive of US $150 million to US $200 million of contingent
value, also in stock, tied to earn-out provisions. |
| ● | AERKOMM
has established strong engagement with leading satellite constellation operators spanning multiple orbits including low-earth orbit (LEO),
medium-earth orbit (MEO), geosynchronous equatorial orbit (GEO) and highly elliptical orbit (HEO). |
| ● | AERKOMM
is building relationships with both public and private sector clients who have expressed interest in the multi-beam, multi-orbit and
multi-channel satellite communications solutions under development. |
| ● | Business
combination would result in major satellite communication solutions provider being listed on a major US stock market exchange. |
Louis
Giordimaina, AERKOMM Chief Executive commented:
“We
have developed a range of next generation satellite communications technologies which are a game changer in the rapidly growing industry
sector.
“By
expanding our business focus from the inflight entertainment and communication market to the surging network resilience market, we are
providing revolutionary cost-effective satellite services in the aviation, mobility and terrestrial network markets.
“A
switch to a US listing is a unique opportunity for us. With the resources and industry expertise that the SPAC brings, we will be in
a much stronger position to capture the rapid growth in the expanding satellite technology communications market serving customers in
both the public and private sector.”
AERKOMM
(www.aerkomm.com)
Founded
in 2013 in Silicon Valley, California, AERKOMM innovative satellite communication technology company leveraging its proprietary antennae,
modems and integrated routers and media servers to deliver solutions the public and private sectors.
AERKOMM’s
solutions are qualified to provide secure and resilient communications services in aviation, mobility and terrestrial network markets,
such as providing satellite backhaul solutions for mobile network operators and enhanced inflight entertainment and connectivity to commercial
aviation partners.
AERKOMM
currently possesses the following technologies:
| ● | Full-Dominance
Glass Semiconductor Antenna (“FGSA” or “Glass Antenna”) |
AERKOMM
has pioneered a glass antenna which is poised to be a key enabling technology for more reliable, higher performance and more resilient
satellite communications.
Its
glass antenna can enable both single-orbit and multi-orbit communication with satellites, as well as multi-beam and multi-channel connectivity
that uses difference frequency bands in both licensed and unlicensed spectrum.
Current
and prospective clients and partners are particularly interested in AERKOMM’s smaller form factor, which enables our glass antennae
to be installed or otherwise deployed in more locations and at lower costs than alternative and legacy antenna technologies. This enables
AERKOMM to pioneer new business models for more a resilient and interoperable global communications system, which is a high priority
for both public and private sector enterprises.
AERKOMM
has been developing the first-generation software-defined modem using FPGA (“Field Programmable Gate Array”). The second-generation
architecture will be implemented by SoC (“System on Chip”) with central processing unit/graphics processing unit (“CPU/CGPU”)
-embedded which can leverage high parallel-processing capability.
Software-defined
modems enable flexibility, adaptability and efficiency by providing programmable signal processing functions that can be reconfigured
to support different modulation and coding schemes, as well as the latest protocols and standards.
By
applying a single hardware platform for multiple standards, and when combined with its glass antenna, AERKOMM is creating a unique ecosystem
which is more flexible and compatible to different satellite constellation waveforms, and more easily upgraded for new communication
schemes via software updates.
| ● | Integrated
Routers and Media Servers (AirCinema Cube or “Cube” and EdgeKomm Box or “Box”) |
The
Cube is a key technology for AERKOMM’s commercial airline customers. It enables clients’ passengers to stream video and access
video on demand while in flight.
In
addition, AERKOMM has developed a Box, which simplifies content delivery and improves satellite data transmission network performance
with local caching capabilities, storing frequently accessed content for faster delivery to users.
The
Box is seamlessly integrated with AERKOMM’s Content Delivery Network (“CDN”), which enables content to be efficiently
distributed across the network. The early demonstration of this capability is being deployed by AERKOMM’s commercial aviation partners
for their passengers with the Cube.
AERKOMM’s
ecosystem supports targeted advertising, delivering personalized and relevant ads to users, or passengers, which introduces new revenue
generation opportunities for clients, with revenue sharing agreements with AERKOMM for delivering these solutions.
AERKOMM’s
integrated routers and media servers enable seamless content delivery, enhance network performance, enable personalized advertising,
and ensure secure and efficient network device management for its clients and their customers.
Potential
Transaction
The
terms of the LOI between AERKOMM and the SPAC listed on a major US stock market exchange, contemplate a business combination in which
the SPAC or its successor public entity acquiring 100% of the outstanding equity and equity equivalents of AERKOMM for stock (including
options, warrants and other securities that have the right to acquire or convert into equity securities of the Company). The result will
be AERKOMM switching its listing to the major US stock market exchange where the SPAC trades today.
The
transaction structure will be determined by the parties based on the due diligence findings as well as business, legal, accounting and
other considerations. The LOI is not binding in its entirety and there is no obligation to consummate
or even agree to a definitive agreement for the transaction.
Specific
terms of the proposed transaction are not finalized yet, including the total amount of capital secured for AERKOMM’s operations,
the proportion of the total all-stock consideration offered to AERKOMM and its current shareholder base received at closing, and the
proportion of the SPAC sponsor’s promote vested at closing. Subject to confirmatory due diligence, the LOI contemplates a pre-money
valuation for AERKOMM between US $300 million to $400 million in stock, inclusive of US $150 million to US $200 million of contingent
value, also in stock, tied to earn-out provisions.
Shareholders
of AERKOMM who are officers, directors and employees holding five percent (5%) or more of the Company’s equity securities will
be required to subject their transaction shares to a lock-up for a period substantially identical to the lock-up applicable to the SPAC
Sponsor, with respect to its founder shares.
A
common equity fundraise is contemplated to be secured by AERKOMM in connection with the proposed transaction. Signed commitments for
the fundraise on terms and conditions reasonably acceptable to the SPAC shall be secured by the AERKOMM prior to or materially concurrent
to the signing of the definitive agreements between the parties. In the event that such commitments are not secured at that time, the
SPAC may waive or otherwise postpone this requirement at its sole discretion.
The proposed
transaction is subject to further due diligence and other customary closing conditions. There is no guarantee that the proposed transaction
will result in a definitive agreement being announced or being announced on the current contemplated terms.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This
press release relates to a proposed transaction, a business combination between AERKOMM and a SPAC listed on a major US stock market
exchange. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any
securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or exchange would be unlawful prior
to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This press release does not constitute either advice
or a recommendation regarding any securities. No offering of securities on a major US stock market exchange shall be made except by means
of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom. If the Merger Agreement
is executed by the parties, the SPAC or its successor public entity intends to file a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC,
which will include a document that serves as a prospectus and proxy statement of potential SPAC, referred to as a proxy statement/prospectus.
A proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to all potential SPAC shareholders. The SPAC or its successor public entity also will file
other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. Before making any voting decision, investors and security holders of
AERKOMM and the SPAC are urged to read the registration statement, the proxy statement/prospectus, and all other relevant documents filed
or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction as they become available because they will contain important
information about the proposed transaction.
Investors
and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement, the proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant
documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by the SPAC or its successor public entity through the website maintained by the SEC
at www.sec.gov.
Forward-Looking Statements
This
press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to the proposed
transaction, a business combination between AERKOMM and the SPAC listed on a major US stock market exchange. These forward-looking statements
generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,”
“intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,”
“should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely
result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections, and other statements about future events
that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause
actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this document, including but not limited to: (i) the
risk that the transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of the SPAC’s
or its successor public entity’s securities, (ii) the risk that the transaction may not be completed by the SPAC’s business combination
deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by the SPAC, (iii) the risk
that AERKOMM may fail to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the transaction, including the adoption of the Merger Agreement
by the shareholders of the SPAC and the receipt of certain governmental and regulatory approvals, (iv) the risk that the transaction
may lack a third party valuation in determining whether or not to pursue the proposed transaction, (v) the risk that AERKOMM may not
be able to secure the necessary commitments for or otherwise complete the PIPE Investment, (vi) the risk of the occurrence of any event,
change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement, (vii) the risk of the announcement or pendency
of the transaction affecting AERKOMM’s business relationships, operating results, and business generally, (viii) risks that the
proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of AERKOMM and potential difficulties in AERKOMM employee retention as a result
of the transaction, (ix) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against AERKOMM or against the SPAC or its successor
public entity related to the Merger Agreement or the proposed transaction, (x) the ability to maintain the listing the SPAC’s or
its successor public entity’s securities on a major US stock market exchange, (xi) the price of the SPAC’s or its successor
public entity’s securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and highly regulated
industries in which AERKOMM operates, variations in operating performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting
the SPAC’s (or its successor public entity’s) or AERKOMM’s business and changes in the combined capital structure,
(xii) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the proposed transaction, and
identify and realize additional opportunities, and (xiii) the risk of downturns and a changing regulatory landscape in the highly competitive
industry. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and
uncertainties typically described in the “Risk Factors” section of a Form S-1 filed by a SPAC listed on a major US stock
market exchange, the registration statement on Form S-4 discussed above and other documents typically filed by SPACs from time to time
with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to
differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are
made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and AERKOMM and the SPAC or its successor public
entity assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise. Neither AERKOMM nor the SPAC or its successor public entity give any assurance that either AERKOMM or the
SPAC (or its successor public entity), or the combined company, will achieve its expectations.
Contact Information
AERKOMM
INC.
Investors
AERKOMM
ir@AERKOMM.COM
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