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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): May 11, 2023

 

Aeluma, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   000-56218   85-2807351

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

27 Castilian Drive

Goleta, California

  93117
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

805-351-2707

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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:

 

  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

  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))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: none.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

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. 

 

 

 

  

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

As disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K that we filed on December 23, 2022, we entered into subscription agreements (the “Subscription Agreement”) with certain accredited investors, pursuant to which we issued an aggregate of 517,0000 shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, at a per share purchase price of $3.00, for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,551,000 (the “Offering”). On January 10, 2023, we held a second close of the Offering, pursuant to which we issued an aggregate of 214,667 shares of our common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $644,000. On March 31, 2023, we held the third closing of the Offering, pursuant to which we issued an aggregate of 715,666 shares of our common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $2,147,000. On May 10, 2023, we held the final closing of the Offering, pursuant to which we issued an aggregate of 570,166 shares of our common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,710,500. With total gross proceeds of $6,052,500, we have received the Maximum Offering Amount and the Offering is closed.

 

In connection with the Subscription Agreement, the Company also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Investors, pursuant to which the Company agreed to register all of the shares of common stock issued in the Offering, including the shares of common stock underlying the warrant issued to the placement agent.

 

Pursuant to the Offering, for the final closing, the Company paid a cash placement agent fee in the amount of $136,840 and will issue placement agent warrants (“Placement Agent Warrants”) to purchase up to 44,933 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share.

 

The Subscription Agreement also contains customary representation and warranties of the Company and the Investors, indemnification obligations of the Company, termination provisions, and other obligations and rights of the parties.

 

The foregoing description of the Subscription Agreement, Registration Rights Agreement and form of Placement Agent Warrants is qualified by reference to the full text of the forms of Subscription Agreement, Registration Rights Agreement and form of Placement Agent Warrants, which are filed as Exhibits hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Neither this Current Report on Form 8-K, nor any exhibit attached hereto, is an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Shares described herein. Such disclosure does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sales of the Company’s securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities mentioned herein have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

 

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Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information contained above under Item 1.01, to the extent applicable, is hereby incorporated by reference herein. Based in part upon the representations of the Investors in the Subscription Agreement, the offering and sale of the shares of common stock was made in reliance on the exemption afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D under the Securities Act and corresponding provisions of state securities or “blue sky” laws. The shares of common stock have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the SEC or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. The sale of the shares of common stock did not involve a public offering and was made without general solicitation or general advertising. The Company relied on this exemption from registration based in part on representations made by the Investors.

 

Neither this Current Report on Form 8-K nor any exhibit attached hereto is an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy shares of common stock or other securities of the Company.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

The Company issued a press release on May 11, 2023 announcing the Offering. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

  

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number
  Exhibit
4.2   Form of Placement Agent Warrant (incorporated by reference to the 8-K filed on December 23, 2022)
10.1   Subscription Agreement (incorporated by reference to the 8-K filed on December 23, 2022)
10.2   Registration Rights Agreement (incorporated by reference to the 8-K filed on December 23, 2022)
99.1   Press Release
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

  AELUMA, INC.
     
Date: May 11, 2023 By: /s/ Jonathan Klamkin
    Jonathan Klamkin
    President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

  

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Aeluma, Inc. Closes $6 Million Oversubscribed Common Stock Only Private Placement

 

GOLETA, CA – May 11, 2023 - Aeluma, Inc. (OTCQB:ALMU), a semiconductor company specializing in scalable, cost-effective sensor technologies for advanced LiDAR solutions, announced today it has received gross proceeds totaling approximately $6.05 Million following the final closing of a private placement of the Company’s common stock at $3.00 per share.

 

Commenting on the announcement, Aeluma CEO, Jonathan Klamkin, Ph.D., stated, “We experienced oversubscribed demand for our offering. The resulting investment substantially extends our runway to further develop and commercialize our proprietary, disruptive semiconductor technology for LiDAR, communications, and other applications.”

 

GP Nurmenkari, Inc. (as consulted by Intuitive Venture Partners) served as the placement agent for the first three closings of the offering. Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. served as the placement agent for the final close, which was held on May 10, 2023.

 

The securities issued and sold in the private placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the “Securities Act”) or any state or other jurisdiction’s securities laws, and may not be resold absent registration under, or exemption from registration under, the Securities Act.

 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities nor shall there by any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

 

About Aeluma, Inc.

 

Aeluma (www.aeluma.com) develops novel optoelectronic devices for sensing and communications applications. Aeluma has pioneered a technique to manufacture devices using high performance compound semiconductor materials on large-diameter silicon wafers that are commonly used for mass market microelectronics. The technology has the potential to enhance performance and provide a path to cost-effective, large-scale manufacturing, both of which are critical for future LiDAR and other sensor applications. Aeluma is developing a streamlined business model from its headquarters in Goleta, CA that has a state-of-the-art manufacturing cleanroom.

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

All statements in this press release that are not historical are forward-looking statements, including, among other things, statements relating to the Company's expectations regarding its market position and market opportunity, expectations and plans as to its product development, manufacturing and sales, and relations with its partners and investors. These statements are not historical facts but rather are based on the Company's current expectations, estimates, and projections regarding its business, operations and other similar or related factors. Words such as "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "anticipate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "believe," "estimate," and other similar or related expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult or impossible to predict and, in some cases, beyond the Company's control. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update information in this release to reflect events or circumstances in the future, even if new information becomes available.

 

Company Contact:

Aeluma, Inc.
(805) 351-2707
[email protected]

 

Investor Contact:

The Del Mar Consulting Group, Inc.
Robert Prag, President
(858) 794-9500
[email protected]