GigaMedia (NASDAQ: GIGM) swaps Aeolus notes for 719M preferred shares

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GigaMedia Limited has converted Aeolus Robotics convertible promissory notes into Aeolus Series C preferred shares, deepening its strategic investment in AI-enabled service robots. The notes, with total principal of US$12.37 million, were exchanged for 719.09 million Aeolus preferred shares at an average of about US$0.0176 per share.

After this transaction, GigaMedia holds 719.83 million Aeolus preferred shares and its ownership of Aeolus voting rights rises to about 33.35%, giving it significant influence. As a result, GigaMedia will account for this investment under the equity method instead of as available-for-sale at fair value. Aeolus, which develops AI-enabled service robots for elderly care, security patrol, and disinfection, reported an unaudited net loss of US$8.98 million and total assets of US$4.38 million as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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GigaMedia converts Aeolus debt into equity and gains significant influence, but backing a loss-making business carries risk.

GigaMedia exchanged US$12.37 million of Aeolus convertible notes for Series C preferred shares, ending up with about 33.35% voting rights. This shifts its exposure from creditor to large minority owner in an early-stage robotics company.

The investment now uses the equity method, so GigaMedia will recognize its share of Aeolus’s results in its own earnings. Aeolus reported an unaudited net loss of US$8.98 million on total assets of US$4.38 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, underscoring that this is a speculative, growth-oriented bet rather than a cash-generating asset.

Key Figures

Notes converted: US$12.37 million principal Shares subscribed: 719.09 million Aeolus Series C preferred shares Average subscription price: US$0.0176 per share (approx.) +4 more

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Notes converted US$12.37 million principal Aeolus convertible promissory notes exchanged for Series C preferred shares

Shares subscribed 719.09 million Aeolus Series C preferred shares Subscribed via conversion and settlement of Aeolus notes

Average subscription price US$0.0176 per share (approx.) Implied consideration per Aeolus preferred share

Total Aeolus preferred shares held 719.83 million shares GigaMedia’s Aeolus holdings after the transaction

Voting rights ownership 33.35% of Aeolus voting rights (approx.) GigaMedia’s post-transaction influence in Aeolus

Aeolus net loss US$8.98 million Unaudited net loss for the year ended December 31, 2025

Aeolus total assets US$4.38 million As of December 31, 2025

Key Terms

convertible promissory notes, Series C Preferred Shares, equity method, available-for-sale, +2 more

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convertible promissory notes financial

"conversion and settlement of the convertible promissory notes issued by Aeolus"

A convertible promissory note is a loan a company takes that can later be turned into shares instead of being paid back in cash; think of lending money now in exchange for a voucher that can become ownership later. Investors care because it mixes credit risk and potential ownership upside—it can protect lenders if a company struggles while also diluting existing shareholders when converted, affecting future share value and investor returns.

Series C Preferred Shares financial

"subscription of 719.09 million Aeolus Series C Preferred Shares by conversion"

Series C preferred shares are a specific class of stock issued in a later-stage funding round that gives holders priority over common shareholders for dividend payments and for getting money back if the company is sold or liquidated. Think of them like a reserved lane on a highway: they typically carry negotiated protections — such as priority payouts, defined payout terms, and the option to convert into common shares — which change the risk and potential return compared with ordinary stock.

equity method financial

"The investment in Aeolus securities is thereby accounted for under the equity method"

An equity method investment is an accounting approach used when a company owns enough of another business to influence its decisions but not control it (commonly around 20–50% ownership). Instead of counting only dividends, the investor records its share of the other company’s profits and losses on its own income statement and adjusts the investment’s value on the balance sheet—like tracking a friend’s joint project by noting your share of their gains or setbacks. For investors, this matters because it can significantly affect reported earnings, asset values, and the apparent strength of a company’s financial results.

available-for-sale financial

"whereas they were previously classified as available-for-sale, reported at fair value"

A classification for bonds, stocks or other investments that a company plans to keep but might sell before they reach full term. Think of it like items a shop keeps on a shelf for potential sale: their market value can go up or down while the company holds them, and those unrealized gains or losses are shown separately from operating profit until they are sold. Investors watch this because large swings can change a company’s reported net worth and signal how much flexibility it has to raise cash quickly.

AI-enabled service robots technical

"developing AI-enabled service robots, specifically in elderly-care, night shift patrol, and UVC disinfection"

AI-enabled service robots are physical machines that perform routine or specialized tasks for people or businesses by using onboard sensors and artificial intelligence to perceive their surroundings and make decisions. Investors care because they can lower ongoing labor costs, increase consistency and speed—like a reliable automated helper replacing repetitive human work—while also requiring upfront capital, software updates and integration, creating both growth opportunities and execution risks for companies that deploy them.

unaudited net loss financial

"Aeolus reported the unaudited net loss of US$8.98 million with total assets of US$4.38 million"

FAQ

What transaction did GigaMedia (GIGM) announce with Aeolus Robotics?

GigaMedia converted Aeolus convertible promissory notes into Aeolus Series C preferred shares. Notes with principals totaling US$12.37 million were exchanged for 719.09 million preferred shares, increasing GigaMedia’s ownership and changing how the investment is reported in its financial statements.

How much of Aeolus Robotics does GigaMedia (GIGM) own after the deal?

After the conversion, GigaMedia holds 719.83 million Aeolus preferred shares and about 33.35% of Aeolus voting rights. This level of ownership gives GigaMedia significant influence, leading it to account for the holding using the equity method rather than as an available-for-sale asset.

What price did GigaMedia (GIGM) effectively pay per Aeolus preferred share?

The subscription consideration for the Aeolus Series C preferred shares averages about US$0.0176 per share. This figure is derived from exchanging US$12.37 million in note principal for 719.09 million preferred shares through the conversion and settlement agreements with Aeolus Robotics.

How will GigaMedia (GIGM) now account for its Aeolus investment?

GigaMedia will account for its Aeolus holdings under the equity method. Previously, the Aeolus securities were classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value. The new approach reflects GigaMedia’s increased voting interest and influence over Aeolus’s financial and operating policies.

What are Aeolus Robotics’ recent financial results mentioned by GigaMedia (GIGM)?

For the year ended December 31, 2025, Aeolus reported an unaudited net loss of US$8.98 million and total assets of US$4.38 million. These figures highlight Aeolus as a development-stage company investing heavily in AI-enabled service robots rather than generating substantial profits.

What business does Aeolus Robotics, invested in by GigaMedia (GIGM), focus on?

Aeolus Robotics develops AI-enabled service robots for elderly care, night shift patrol, and UVC disinfection. It targets markets such as Japan, the U.S., and other countries facing labor shortages or high labor costs, aiming to deploy robots in healthcare and security-related environments.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15D-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of June, 2026

Commission File Number: 000-30540

GIGAMEDIA LIMITED

8F, No.22, Lane 407, Section 2, Tiding Boulevard

Neihu District

Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

Form 20-F [ x ] Form 40-F [ ]

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

Yes [ ] No [ x ]

(If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b) :82- .)

GIGAMEDIA LIMITED is submitting under cover of Form 6-K:

GigaMedia Announces Subscription for Aeolus Preferred Shares by Conversion and Settlement of Aeolus Convertible Notes.
(attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1)

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, thereunto duly authorized.

	GigaMedia Limited
	(Registrant)
Date: June 16, 2026	By: /s/ HUANG, CHENG-MING
	(Signature)
	Name: HUANG, CHENG-MING
	Title: Chief Executive Officer

Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	For further information contact:
	Investor Relations Department
	Country/City Code 8862 Tel: 2656-8000
	ir@gigamedia.com.tw

GigaMedia Announces Subscription for Aeolus Preferred Shares by Conversion and Settlement of Aeolus Convertible Notes

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 16, 2026 – GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) today announced that effective June 16, 2026, the Company has entered into and executed with Aeolus Robotics Corporation (“Aeolus”) agreements of subscription of 719.09 million Aeolus Series C Preferred Shares by conversion and settlement of the convertible promissory notes issued by Aeolus and purchased by GigaMedia from September 2023 to February 2026, total principals amounting to US$12.37 million. The subscription consideration for the shares is equivalent to an average approximately US$0.0176 per share.

After the transaction, GigaMedia holds 719.83 million Aeolus preferred shares and the Company’s ownership of Aeolus voting rights increased to approximately 33.35%. The investment in Aeolus securities is thereby accounted for under the equity method, whereas they were previously classified as available-for-sale, reported at fair value in GigaMedia’s financial statements.

Information on Aeolus and Investment Rationale

Aeolus Robotics Corporation, a private company incorporated in Cayman Islands with subsidiaries and offices in East Asia, Europe and the U.S., is an R&D company engaged in developing AI-enabled service robots, specifically in elderly-care, night shift patrol, and UVC disinfection.

AI and robot are believed to be two game changers for future businesses. The global industrial and service robot market is projected to grow rapidly in a few years, and Aeolus, leveraging its technical finesse and strategic investor relationships, is ready for entering service robot markets in Japan, America and other countries that are experiencing severe labor shortages or high costs.

Aeolus is led by Richard Lee, also known as Lee, Tsung-Jung, has extensive experience in Taiwan’s information technology industry, with senior executive

roles spanning Acer, ASUS, Synology, QNAP, and Aeolus Robotics. He previously served as Vice President of ASUS Computer, General Manager of Synology, and President of QNAP, where he contributed to the development and commercialization of Taiwan technology products in global PC, storage, NAS, and IoT-related markets.

As of and for the year ended December 31, 2025, Aeolus reported the unaudited net loss of US$8.98 million with total assets of US$4.38 million.

The agreements were entered into for the purpose of strategically supporting the investee in its efforts of exploring AI-enabled service robots. GigaMedia continually reviews its investment alternatives and may enter into additional transactions of Aeolus’s securities from time to time in accordance with applicable laws.

About GigaMedia

Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, GigaMedia Limited (Singapore registration number: 199905474H) is a diversified provider of digital entertainment services in Taiwan and Hong Kong. GigaMedia's digital entertainment service business is an innovative leader in Asia with growing capabilities of development, distribution and operation of digital entertainments, as well as platform services for games with a focus on mobile games and casual games. More information on GigaMedia can be obtained from www.gigamedia.com.

The statements included above and elsewhere in this press release that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. GigaMedia cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. Information as to certain factors that could cause actual results to vary can be found in GigaMedia's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in April 2026.

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