Astera Labs 8-K: acquisition agreement for aiXscale Photonics

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) reported that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire aiXscale Photonics GmbH. The company announced the agreement on October 22, 2025 and furnished a related press release as Exhibit 99.1.

The update was provided under Item 8.01 of a Form 8-K. Astera Labs’ common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

Insights

Semiconductor M&A analyst

Astera announced a definitive deal to buy aiXscale Photonics.

Astera Labs disclosed a definitive agreement to acquire aiXscale Photonics GmbH via an 8-K on October 22, 2025. The filing lists a press release as Exhibit 99.1, indicating formal communication of the transaction.

Without disclosed terms in this excerpt, the direct financial impact cannot be assessed here. The announcement signals an M&A step that may relate to Astera’s connectivity and optics roadmap, but specific contributions depend on the transaction details and subsequent integration information.

Further filings or public materials may outline consideration, structure, and closing mechanics. Until then, the disclosure establishes intent and agreement status, with outcomes contingent on the deal’s terms and execution beyond what’s provided.

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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): October 22, 2025

Astera Labs, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-41979

82-3437062

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2345 North First Street,

San Jose, CA 95131

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 766-3806

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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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

ALAB

Nasdaq Global Select Market

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).

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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 8.01    Other Events

On October 22, 2025, Astera Labs, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire aiXscale Photonics GmbH. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.

Description of Exhibit

99.1

Press release issued by Astera Labs, Inc. dated October 22, 2025.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (Cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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: October 22, 2025

Astera Labs, Inc.

By: /s/ Philip Mazzara

Name: Philip Mazzara

Title: General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

What did Astera Labs (ALAB) announce in this 8-K?

Astera Labs announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire aiXscale Photonics GmbH.

When was the agreement to acquire aiXscale Photonics announced by ALAB?

The company announced the agreement on October 22, 2025.

Which exhibit contains the press release for the Astera Labs announcement?

The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Under which item was this information provided?

It was provided under Item 8.01 .

Where is Astera Labs’ common stock listed and what is the ticker?

Astera Labs’ common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under ticker ALAB.