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K Wave Media (KWM) has changed its corporate name to Nexus Advanced Technologies Inc. and will trade under the new Nasdaq ticker “NXAT” effective September 9, 2026.
The Company’s warrants will also change ticker from “KWMWW” to “NXATWW” on that date. The name and ticker changes do not affect shareholder rights, and existing shareholders are not required to take any action. The rebranding reflects a previously announced strategic transformation toward AI infrastructure and advanced technologies, targeting opportunities in data centers, AI compute, GPU infrastructure and related technologies across the global AI ecosystem. The corporate name change was authorized at the Company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting.
K Wave Media (Nasdaq: KWM) priced a registered direct offering of 526,314 ordinary shares at $1.90 per share, for expected gross proceeds of approximately $1,000,000 before commissions and expenses. Closing is expected on or about August 20, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
The shares are being issued under an effective Form F-3 “shelf” registration statement (File No. 333-297167), declared effective by the SEC on July 9, 2026. D. Boral Capital LLC is acting as the exclusive placement agent. The offering will be made only via a prospectus and prospectus supplement filed with the SEC.
K Wave Media (Nasdaq: KWM) reported that Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Department has confirmed the company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). Nasdaq determined that for 10 consecutive business days, from August 4–17, 2026, K Wave Media’s ordinary shares closed at $1.00 or higher per share, and the compliance matter is now closed.
According to K Wave Media, maintaining its Nasdaq listing supports ongoing strategic initiatives and long-term shareholder value goals. The company also stated that its corporate name change to Nexus Advanced Technologies and new ticker “NXAT” are expected to be completed by the end of next week.
K Wave Media (NASDAQ: KWM) appointed Joongjae Lee as director and Chairman of the board and Richard Kim as director and Co‑CEO alongside Ted Kim, effective immediately. According to the company, the new leadership is intended to support its acquisition-led transformation in AI infrastructure, semiconductor technologies and advanced manufacturing.
KWM is conducting active due diligence on multiple AI and semiconductor opportunities, and Richard Kim is credited with sourcing a recently announced semiconductor acquisition opportunity. Under the new structure, Richard Kim will lead operations, strategy and M&A execution from Korea, while Ted Kim focuses on capital formation, investor relations and Nasdaq-related activities. The company plans to finance potential acquisitions through a mix of equity, debt and strategic financing.
KWM has shareholder approval to change its corporate name, and expects its shares to begin trading on or about August 21, 2026 as NEXUS Advanced Technologies under the ticker NXAT, subject to customary filings and Nasdaq notification.
K Wave Media (Nasdaq: KWM) entered an exclusive Letter of Intent on August 4, 2026 to acquire a controlling interest (50% plus one share) in a privately held South Korean semiconductor-materials company. Completion is subject to due diligence, definitive agreements, financing, regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
The target develops proprietary advanced materials and specialty chemicals for semiconductor and electronic component production, serving domestic and global end markets. According to K Wave Media, audited Korean GAAP financials show strong double-digit revenue growth from 2024 to 2025, with expanded EBITDA and net income margins.
The proposed deal would be KWM’s first strategic acquisition in its long-term transformation into an integrated AI infrastructure and intelligent systems company, establishing an initial platform in the advanced memory semiconductor ecosystem and broader AI value chain.
K Wave Media (Nasdaq: KWM) will implement a 1-for-30 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding ordinary shares, effective at 12:01 a.m. ET on August 3, 2026. The shares are expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis that same day on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the unchanged symbol “KWM”. The company currently has 78,514,509 shares outstanding, which will be reduced by a factor of thirty, with a proportional increase in per-share market price, though future trading prices are not assured.
The reverse split was authorized by the board and shareholders and will affect all shareholders uniformly, except for adjustments from fractional share treatment. No fractional shares will be issued; fractional interests will be handled under previously announced procedures. Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company will act as exchange agent, and most holders in book-entry or brokerage accounts will not need to take action. A new CUSIP number will be assigned post-split. According to K Wave Media, the action is intended to help maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement, without changing the company’s underlying business operations, assets, or liabilities aside from share-count and fractional-share adjustments.
K Wave Media (Nasdaq: KWM) received Nasdaq approval on July 17, 2026 to transfer its listing from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market and obtained an additional 180 days, until January 4, 2027, to regain the $1.00 minimum bid price. Trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market is expected to begin on July 21, 2026.
Shareholders approved a potential reverse stock split authorization and ratified restructuring actions, including disposition of subsidiary Play Company, which, according to K Wave Media, shifted shareholders’ equity from a deficit to approximately US$22 million and reduced total liabilities by about 77% (around $40 million). The company plans to pursue strategic AI-focused investments and acquisitions across software, infrastructure, data centers and AI-enabled solutions.
K Wave Media (Nasdaq:KWM) received a Nasdaq notice that it no longer meets the minimum Market Value of Publicly Held Shares (MVPHS) requirement for the Nasdaq Global Market.
The company has 180 calendar days to regain MVPHS compliance of at least $15 million for 10 consecutive business days. Listing and trading continue unchanged while K Wave Media evaluates options. The business is shifting toward AI infrastructure investments, and, subject to shareholder approval in early July 2026, plans to rebrand as Talivar Technologies.
K Wave Media (Nasdaq: KWM) announced Board approval for the planned retirement and cancellation of approximately 9.8 million ordinary shares, expected to be returned by the end of July 2026.
This action would reduce outstanding shares by about 13% and is tied to the rescission of the previously announced KWM-Solaire transaction, supporting the company’s strategic focus on AI infrastructure investments.
K Wave Media (KWM) entered a Rescission and Termination Agreement to unwind its March 31, 2023 acquisition of Solaire Partners. Solaire ownership will revert to former shareholders, while about 9.8 million KWM ordinary and co-founder shares will be returned within 60 days, held as treasury or cancelled. KWM describes this as aligning with its strategy to become a focused Artificial Intelligence company and reducing prior share dilution. The deal includes mutual releases and remains subject to customary closing procedures and approvals.