Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) closes $14M API Media deal

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Datavault AI Inc. has completed its acquisition of API Media Innovations Inc. for $14,000,000 in cash. The company purchased all of the outstanding shares of common stock of API Media from the two individual sellers under a previously disclosed Stock Purchase Agreement.

The closing of the transaction occurred on January 22, 2026, and Datavault AI announced the completion in a press release issued the same day, which is included as an exhibit to this report.

Insights

Corporate transactions analyst

Datavault AI closed a cash acquisition of API Media for $14M.

Datavault AI Inc. completed the purchase of all outstanding shares of API Media Innovations Inc. for $14,000,000 in cash. This moves the transaction from agreement stage to fully closed, meaning the acquired company is now wholly owned by Datavault AI.

The deal, originally agreed on October 28, 2025, closed on January 22, 2026, with the consideration paid entirely in cash rather than stock. The company also issued a press release on the closing, indicating it treats this as a notable corporate event.

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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): January 22, 2026

Datavault AI Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware		001-38608		30-1135279
(State of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Suite 2400, Philadelphia, PA		19103
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(408)-627-4716

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or former address if changed from last report.)

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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
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share		DVLT		The Nasdaq Capital 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 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

As previously disclosed, on October 28, 2025, Datavault AI Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with API Media Innovations Inc., a New Jersey corporation (“API Media”), David Reese (“Mr. Reese”) and Frank Tomaino (“Mr. Tomaino”; together with Mr. Reese, the “Sellers” and each a “Seller”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to purchase from the Sellers all of the outstanding shares of common stock of API Media (the “API Shares”) for an aggregate purchase price of $14,000,000 in cash.

On January 22, 2026, the Company completed the purchase of the API Shares pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (the “Closing”).

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 22, 2026, the Company issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing the Closing. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (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: January 23, 2026	DATAVAULT AI INC.
	By:	/s/ Nathaniel Bradley
		Name:	Nathaniel Bradley
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What transaction did Datavault AI Inc. (DVLT) complete in this 8-K?

Datavault AI Inc. completed the purchase of all outstanding shares of common stock of API Media Innovations Inc. from the sellers, making API Media a wholly owned subsidiary.

How much did Datavault AI (DVLT) pay to acquire API Media Innovations Inc.?

Datavault AI agreed to pay an aggregate purchase price of $14,000,000 in cash for all of the outstanding shares of API Media Innovations Inc.

When did the acquisition of API Media Innovations Inc. by Datavault AI close?

The acquisition closed on January 22, 2026, when Datavault AI completed the purchase of all API Media shares under the Stock Purchase Agreement.

Who were the sellers in Datavault AI’s acquisition of API Media?

The sellers were David Reese and Frank Tomaino, who sold all of their outstanding shares of common stock of API Media Innovations Inc. to Datavault AI.

Did Datavault AI issue a press release about the API Media acquisition closing?

Yes. Datavault AI issued a press release on January 22, 2026 announcing the closing of the API Media acquisition, which is included as Exhibit 99.1.

What exhibits are included with Datavault AI’s 8-K about the API Media acquisition?

The 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1, the press release announcing the closing, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document.