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Shareholders to decide taking Perfect Corp. (PERF) private

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Perfect Corp. (PERF) announced that it has called an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on October 19, 2026 to vote on a proposed going‑private transaction. Under a July 10, 2026 Agreement and Plan of Merger with ProjectNY, a Cayman Islands company controlled by Alice H. Chang, ProjectNY will merge into Perfect Corp., with Perfect Corp. surviving as a privately held company.

The board of directors, following a unanimous recommendation from a special committee of independent and disinterested directors, approved the Merger Agreement and related Plan of Merger and resolved to recommend that shareholders vote in favor. Shareholders of record at the close of business in New York on September 8, 2026 are entitled to attend and vote at the meeting.

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Filing Explained

The merger remains proposed rather than completed: the company says completion depends on shareholder approval, regulatory approvals or other consents, and other conditions, so the October 19 vote is a resolution milestone—not evidence that Perfect has yet become private.

Extraordinary general meeting date October 19, 2026 Date of the EGM to vote on the Merger
Extraordinary general meeting time 9:00 a.m. (Taiwan time) Start time of the EGM at the company’s Taiwan office
Record date for voting September 8, 2026 Shareholders of record at close of business in New York on this date may vote
Merger Agreement date July 10, 2026 Date of the Agreement and Plan of Merger between Perfect Corp. and ProjectNY
Company status post-merger Privately held company Perfect Corp. will be privately held as the Surviving Company after the Merger
extraordinary general meeting regulatory
"called an extraordinary general meeting (the “EGM”) to be held on"
Agreement and Plan of Merger regulatory
"the proposal to authorize and approve the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger"
An Agreement and Plan of Merger is a formal document where two companies agree to combine into one, outlining how the process will happen. It’s like a step-by-step plan for merging, and it matters because it shows both sides have agreed on the details before the official transition takes place.
Plan of Merger regulatory
"and the plan of merger required to be filed with the Registrar"
A plan of merger is the legal blueprint that spells out exactly how two or more companies will combine, including what each side will give or receive (cash, stock, or a mix), who will run the combined business, and the conditions that must be met before the deal closes. It matters to investors because it determines how ownership, value and control will change—like a recipe that tells you how ingredients will be combined and what needs to happen before you can serve the final dish—so shareholders and regulators often must approve it and it can materially affect the stock price.
Surviving Company regulatory
"with the Company surviving the Merger as the surviving company (the “Surviving Company”)"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

FAQ

What did Perfect Corp. (PERF) announce in this Form 6-K?

Perfect Corp. announced it has called an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to vote on approving a Merger Agreement with ProjectNY, under which ProjectNY will merge into Perfect Corp. and the company will become a privately held entity.

When and where will Perfect Corp. (PERF) hold the extraordinary general meeting?

The extraordinary general meeting will be held on October 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (Taiwan time) at Perfect Corp.’s principal office at 14F, No. 98, Minquan Road, Xindian District, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan.

What is the key proposal shareholders of PERF will vote on at the EGM?

Shareholders will vote on authorizing and approving the Agreement and Plan of Merger, the related Plan of Merger, and the transactions they contemplate, including the merger of ProjectNY into Perfect Corp., after which Perfect Corp. will remain as the Surviving Company and become private.

Who is eligible to vote at Perfect Corp.’s October 19, 2026 EGM?

Shareholders of Perfect Corp. of record as of the close of business in New York on September 8, 2026 will be entitled to attend and vote at the extraordinary general meeting and any adjournment of that meeting.

Who controls ProjectNY in the proposed merger with Perfect Corp. (PERF)?

ProjectNY, the merger subsidiary that will merge into Perfect Corp., is an exempted company with limited liability incorporated under Cayman Islands law and is controlled by Ms. Alice H. Chang.

How did Perfect Corp.’s board treat the proposed merger with ProjectNY?

Perfect Corp.’s board of directors, acting on a unanimous recommendation from a special committee of independent and disinterested directors, approved the Merger Agreement and Plan of Merger and resolved to recommend that shareholders vote to approve them.

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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 August, 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-41540

 

 

 

Perfect Corp.

 

 

 

14F, No. 98 Minquan Road 

Xindian District 

New Taipei City 231 

Taiwan 

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

 

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 if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):  

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit   Description of Exhibit
     
99.1   Press release regarding the convening of an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Perfect Corp. dated August 26, 2026

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

  Perfect Corp.
   
Date: August 26, 2026  
   
  /s/ Alice H. Chang
  Name: Alice H. Chang
  Title: Chairwoman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Perfect to Hold Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

 

New York – August 26, 2026 – Perfect Corp. (NYSE: PERF) (“Perfect” or the “Company”), a leading artificial intelligence (“AI”) company offering AI and augmented reality (“AR”) powered solutions to beauty, fashion, photo and video creative industries, today announced that it has called an extraordinary general meeting (the “EGM”) to be held on October 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (Taiwan time) at the principal office of the Company located at 14F, No. 98, Minquan Road, Xindian District, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan to consider and vote on, among other matters, the proposal to authorize and approve the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of July 10, 2026, between the Company and ProjectNY, an exempted company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands controlled by Ms. Alice H. Chang (“Merger Sub”), and the plan of merger required to be filed with the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands (the “Plan of Merger”) and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger (as defined below).

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”), Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company (the “Merger”), with the Company surviving the Merger as the surviving company (the “Surviving Company”) and becoming a privately held company.

 

The Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), acting upon the unanimous recommendation of the special committee of independent and disinterested directors established by the Board (the “Special Committee”), approved the Merger Agreement, the Plan of Merger, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger, and resolved to recommend that the Company’s shareholders vote to approve them.

 

Shareholders of record as of the close of business in New York on September 8, 2026 will be entitled to attend and vote at the EGM and any adjournment thereof.

 

About Perfect Corp.

 

Founded in 2015, Perfect Corp. is a leading AI company offering self-developed AI- and AR- powered solutions dedicated to transforming the world with digital tech innovations that make your virtual world beautiful. On Perfect’s direct consumer business side, Perfect operates a family of YouCam consumer apps and web-editing services for photo, video and camera users, centered on unleashing creativity with AI-driven features for creation, beautification and enhancement. On Perfect’s enterprise business side, Perfect empowers major beauty, skincare, fashion, jewelry, and watch brands and retailers by supplying them with omnichannel shopping experiences through AR product try-ons and AI-powered skin diagnostics. With cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI, real-time facial and hand 3D AR rendering and cloud solutions, Perfect enables personalized, enjoyable, and engaging shopping journey and helps brands elevate customer engagement, increase conversion rates, and propel sales growth. Throughout this journey, Perfect maintains its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and fulfilling social responsibilities. For more information, visit https://ir.perfectcorp.com/.

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, that are based on beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to Perfect. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as may, will, could, would, should, expect, intend, plan, anticipate, believe, estimate, predict, project, potential, continue, ongoing, target, seek or the negative or plural of these words, or other similar expressions that are predictions or indicate future events or prospects, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements in this communication include, without limitation, statements regarding the proposed Merger, the expected timing and completion of the Merger, the expected funding of the Merger, the expected treatment of the Company’s ordinary shares, options, warrants, Company Earnout Shares and Continuing Shares, the expected delisting and deregistration of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares and warrants, the expected filing and mailing of transaction materials, the anticipated timing of the shareholders meeting and the expected benefits or effects of the Merger. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others, risks and uncertainties relating to the ability to complete the Merger on the proposed terms or anticipated timeline or at all; the possibility that competing offers or acquisition proposals will be made; the possibility that required shareholder approval, regulatory approvals or other consents may not be obtained; the failure to satisfy other conditions to the completion of the Merger; potential litigation relating to the Merger; the amount of costs, fees, expenses and charges related to the Merger; the effect of the announcement, pendency or completion of the Merger on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, prospects, relationships with customers, suppliers and employees, operating results and business generally; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Perfect cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this communication will prove to be accurate. There may be additional risks that Perfect presently does not know or that Perfect currently does not believe are material that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by applicable law, Perfect does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

 

 

Investor Relations Contact

 

Investor Relations, Perfect Corp.

 

Email: Investor_Relations@PerfectCorp.com

 

 

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