8-K
Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corp (MSSAF)
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): February 3, 2023
METAL
SKY STAR ACQUISITION CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Cayman Islands | 001-41344 | 00-0000000N/A |
|---|---|---|
| (State<br> or other jurisdiction<br><br> of incorporation) | (Commission<br> File Number) | (IRS<br> Employer<br><br> Identification No.) |
| 132 West 31st Street, First Floor<br><br> <br>New York, NY | 10001 | |
| --- | --- | |
| (Address<br> of principal executive offices) | (Zip<br> Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (332) 237-6141
Not
Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Units,<br> each consisting of one Ordinary Share, $0.001 par value, one redeemable warrant, and one right | MSSAU | The<br> Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| Ordinary<br> Shares, $0.001 par value | MSSA | The<br> Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| Redeemable<br> warrants, each warrant exercisable for one Ordinary Share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share | MSSAW | The<br> Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| Rights<br> to receive one-tenth (1/10^th^) of one Ordinary Share | MSSAR | The<br> Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Item8. Other Events.
On February 3, 2023, Company issued a press release announcing that the Company has deposited into the Company’s trust account (the “Trust Account”) an aggregate of $187,188, representing $0.033 per public share of the Company, in order to extend the period of time the Company has to consummate a business combination by one month to March 5, 2023, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibits are being filed herewith:
| Exhibit No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press Release dated<br> as of February 3, 2023 |
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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.
| Dated: February<br> 3, 2023 | Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation | |
|---|---|---|
| By: | /s/<br> Man Chak Leung | |
| Name: | Man Chak Leung | |
| Title: | Chief Executive<br> Officer and Director |
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Exhibit 99.1
Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation Announcesto Extend Deadline to Consummate Business Combination
New York, February 3, 2023/Globe Newswire/ – Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation (the “Company” or “Metal Sky”) (NASDAQ: MSSA) (the “Company”) today announced that the Company has deposited into the Company's trust account (the “Trust Account”) an aggregate of $187,188, representing $0.033 per public share of the Company, in order to extend the period of time the Company has to consummate a business combination by one month to March 5, 2023.
The Company plans to extend such period of time additional eleven times to complete its initial business combination as necessary, each by an additional one months, up to February 5, 2024, by depositing an additional $187,188 into the Trust Account each month, representing an additional $0.033 per public share per month in connection with such additional monthly extension.
About Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation
The Company is a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company and formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and prospectus for the offering filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.
Contact
Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation
Man Chak Leung
Chief Executive Officer
Adrian@metalskystar.com