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Solana Company Board Unanimously Rejects Unsolicited Forward Industries Proposal

Solana Company (NASDAQ:HSDT) announced that its Board of Directors unanimously rejected an unsolicited, non-binding all-stock acquisition proposal from Forward Industries received on June 4, 2026.

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Solana Company (NASDAQ:HSDT) announced that its Board of Directors unanimously rejected an unsolicited, non-binding all-stock acquisition proposal from Forward Industries received on June 4, 2026.

The offer valued Solana at $1.48 per share. The Board concluded the proposal undervalued Solana and was not in the best interests of stockholders. No stockholder action is required.

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Positive

  • Board unanimously rejects $1.48 per-share all-stock proposal viewed as undervaluing Solana
  • Board states decision aligns with what it views as stockholders' best interests

Negative

  • None.
Argus Jun 16 session
-6.86% close to close Open Argus
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News Market Reaction – HSDT

In the Jun 16 session, HSDT declined 6.86%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved -6.9% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite the Board reje...
Analysis

The stock moved -6.9% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite the Board rejecting a $1.48 offer would fit a pattern where some strategic crypto announcements, such as large infrastructure plans, previously saw selling pressure. Investors might reassess execution risk, prior complex financings, and the volatility of SOL-linked economics highlighted in recent SEC filings. Past crypto-tagged events have produced both rallies and drawdowns, so sharp downside after this decision would not be unprecedented in the stock’s news history.

Key Figures

Rejected offer price: $1.48 per share Current share price: $1.75 One-day move: 13.64%
Rejected offer price
$1.48 per share
Value of all-stock business combination proposal from Forward Industries
Current share price
$1.75
Pre-news trading level on publication date
One-day move
13.64%
Price change over prior 24 hours before article time

Previous Crypto Reports

5 past events · Latest: Apr 09
Same Type 5 events
  1. Apr 09

    Executive appointment

    24h Move
    +0.0%

    Hired COO/Deputy CFO to support growth and institutional operations in crypto strategy.

  2. Feb 23

    Infrastructure plan

    24h Move
    -7.4%

    Announced Pacific Backbone low-latency Solana infrastructure buildout across key APAC hubs.

  3. Feb 13

    Staked SOL lending

    24h Move
    +14.5%

    Launched tri-party custody model enabling borrowing against natively staked SOL in custody.

  4. Nov 12

    Tokenization plan

    24h Move
    +1.4%

    Planned tokenization of HSDT fund shares on Opening Bell to enhance liquidity and trading.

  5. Nov 05

    Buyback authorization

    24h Move
    +11.4%

    Board approved open-ended $100M stock repurchase program aimed at maximizing SOL per share.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

digital asset treasury, solana tokens, all-stock business combination
3 terms
digital asset treasury financial
"a digital asset treasury dedicated to acquiring and holding Solana tokens"
A digital asset treasury is a collection of digital items like cryptocurrencies or tokens that a company or organization owns and manages. It’s important because it helps them store, protect, and use these digital assets for business needs, investments, or future growth, much like a cash reserve but in digital form.
solana tokens technical
"digital asset treasury dedicated to acquiring and holding Solana tokens (“SOL”)"
Solana tokens are digital units of value that exist on the Solana blockchain; some are the native currency used to pay transaction fees and secure the network, while others are project-specific tokens created for apps and services on that chain. For investors they matter because their price reflects demand for the network and its apps, they can be traded or staked to earn rewards, and their value is tied to network usage, liquidity and market sentiment—think of them like arcade tokens and toll tickets for a busy digital highway.
all-stock business combination financial
"to acquire the Company in an all-stock business combination valued at $1.48"
An all-stock business combination is a deal in which one company acquires or merges with another by paying only with its own shares instead of cash, so sellers receive ownership stake rather than immediate money. For investors this matters because it changes who owns the combined company, can dilute existing shares, links the deal’s value to future share price performance, and shifts risks and rewards to stockholders rather than guaranteeing cash — think of trading slices of one pie for slices of a bigger pie.

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NEWTOWN, Pa., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solana Company (NASDAQ: HSDT) (the “Company” or “Solana”), a publicly listed company that has expanded its business to include a digital asset treasury dedicated to acquiring and holding Solana tokens (“SOL”), today confirms that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has unanimously rejected the unsolicited, non-binding proposal it received on June 4, 2026  from Forward Industries, Inc. (“Forward”) to acquire the Company in an all-stock business combination valued at $1.48 per Solana share.

After careful consideration, the Board unanimously concluded that the Forward proposal substantially undervalues the Company. Accordingly, the Board determined that the proposal was not in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.

Solana stockholders do not need to take any further action at this time.

About Solana Company

Solana Company (NASDAQ: HSDT) is a listed digital asset treasury dedicated to acquiring SOL, created in partnership with Pantera and Summer Capital. Focused on maximizing SOL per share by leveraging capital markets opportunities and on-chain activity, Solana Company offers public market investors optimal exposure to Solana’s secular growth. https://www.solanacompany.co/

Cautionary Note on Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential” or “continue”, the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no assurance that the non-binding proposal or any other acquisition proposal will result in a formal offer or that any such offer will ultimately result in a completed transaction. Forward-looking statements may include, among others, statements in relation to the expected benefits and implementation of the Company’s digital asset treasury strategy and the Company’s future growth and operational progress.

These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions, and projections, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors-many of which are beyond the Company’s control-that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Important factors that may affect actual results include, among others, capital requirements to achieve the Company’s business objectives; expected benefits and implementation of the Company’s digital asset treasury strategy, expected staking, yield and broader opportunities across the Solana ecosystem; the Company’s expected token treasury growth, the impact on the Company of global macroeconomic conditions including risks related to logistics challenges, labor shortages, disruptions in the banking system and financial markets; high levels of inflation and high interest rates on the Company’s ability to operate its business and access capital markets; the success of the Company’s business plan; the Company’s operating costs and use of cash; the Company’s ability to achieve significant revenues; and other risks and uncertainties described under “Risk Factors” in the  Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in other subsequent filings with the SEC, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026,. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Media Contacts:
Solana Company
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FAQ

What acquisition proposal did Solana (NASDAQ:HSDT) reject from Forward Industries on June 16, 2026?

Solana rejected an unsolicited, non-binding all-stock acquisition proposal from Forward Industries valued at $1.48 per Solana share. According to Solana, the Board concluded the offer undervalued the company and was not in the best interests of stockholders.

Why did Solana's Board reject the $1.48 per share offer from Forward Industries for HSDT stock?

Solana's Board rejected the $1.48 per share all-stock offer because it concluded the proposal substantially undervalued the company. According to Solana, the Board also determined the proposal was not in the best interests of the company and its stockholders.

Is the Forward Industries proposal to acquire Solana (HSDT) still active after June 16, 2026?

The proposal is not moving forward, as Solana's Board unanimously rejected the unsolicited, non-binding offer. According to Solana, the Board determined the all-stock business combination valued at $1.48 per share was not in the best interests of stockholders.

Do Solana (NASDAQ:HSDT) stockholders need to take action after the rejected Forward Industries offer?

Solana stockholders do not need to take any action regarding the rejected Forward Industries proposal. According to Solana, the Board has unanimously declined the all-stock business combination, and no further steps are required from stockholders at this time.

What does the rejected $1.48 per share offer mean for Solana (HSDT) investors?

The offer will not proceed because Solana's Board unanimously rejected the proposal as undervaluing the company. According to Solana, directors determined the all-stock business combination at $1.48 per share was not in the best interests of the company and its stockholders.

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