OTECU OceanTech Acquisitions I Corporation

 

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 5, 2024

 

OceanTech Acquisitions I Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

001-40450		85-2122558
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

 515 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor – Suite 8133

New York, New York 10022

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (929) 412-1272

 

 

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:

 

	☒	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
	☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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

 

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Units, each consisting of one share of Class A Common Stock and one Redeemable Warrant		OTECU		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share		OTEC		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Redeemable Warrants, each exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share		OTECW		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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).

 

Emerging growth company ☒

  

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 January 5, 2024, OceanTech Acquisitions I Corp., a Delaware Corporation (the “Company” or “OceanTech”), received written notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) stating that because the Company has not yet held an annual meeting of stockholders within twelve months of the end of the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the Company no longer complies with Listing Rules 5620(a), 5810(c)(2)(G), and IM-5620 for continued listing (the “Annual Meeting Requirement”), and requesting a response from the Company by January 12, 2024. The Company plans to submit such response, and request an exception to such Annual Meeting Requirement in connection with the special meeting the Company will hold pursuant to the definitive proxy statement/prospectus filed on January 2, 2024, and the anticipated closing of the Company’s initial business combination.

As previously disclosed, on September 13, 2023, the Company received written notice from Nasdaq stating that the Company currently did not meet the required minimum of 300 public holders for continued listing on Nasdaq under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(3) (the “Public Holder Rule”). The Company discussed its anticipated compliance with the Public Holder Rule upon the closing of the business combination (the “Business Combination”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 2, 2023, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 7, 2023 (collectively, the “Merger Agreement”) with Regentis Biomaterials Ltd, a company organized under the laws of the State of Israel (“Regentis”) and R.B. Merger Sub Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the State of Israel and a wholly-owned subsidiary of OTEC (the “Merger Sub”). On October 9, 2023, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq stating that the Company’s request for an exception until January 2, 2024 had been granted, subject to the Company completing the Business Combination, and establishing compliance with Listing Rule 5505. On December 20, 2023, Nasdaq granted the Company’s verbal request to extend the deadline of January 2, 2024 to January 22, 2024. The Company anticipates completing the Business Combination pursuant to the Merger Agreement with Regentis and Merger Sub by February 2024, and upon such completion, expects to establish compliance with the Public Holder Rule.

 

The Company’s business operations are not affected and the Company fully intends to regain compliance with the Annual Meeting Requirement and the Public Holder Rule. The Company will monitor its Nasdaq listing and evaluate its available options to regain compliance with Nasdaq.  

 

Additional Information and Where to Find It

 

This Form 8-K and written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) (collectively, this “Filing”) is filed by OceanTech, together with Merger Sub, Aspire Acquisition LLC, the Company’s sponsor (the “Sponsor”), and Regentis in connection with the Merger Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things, Merger Sub will merge with and into Regentis, with Regentis surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This Filing is provided for informational purposes only, has been prepared to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to the Business Combination, and does not purport to be all-inclusive or to contain all the information that may be required to make a full analysis of OceanTech, Regentis or the Business Combination. 

In connection with the Business Combination, OceanTech filed relevant materials with the SEC, including having filed an effective registration statement on Form S-4, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus of the Company. The definitive proxy statement has also been filed.

OceanTech urges its investors, shareholders, and other interested persons to read, the Form S-4, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC, the definitive proxy statement, and any documents incorporated by reference therein because these documents contain important information about OceanTech, Regentis and the Business Combination. As the Form S-4 has been declared effective by the SEC, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents will be mailed to the stockholders of OceanTech as of December 29, 2023, and will contain important information about the Business Combination and related matters. Stockholders of OceanTech and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, these materials (including any amendments or supplements thereto) and any other relevant documents in connection with OceanTech’s solicitation of proxies for the meeting of stockholders to be held to approve, among other things, the Business Combination because they will contain important information about OceanTech, Regentis and the Business Combination. Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, and other relevant materials in connection with the transaction without charge, once available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: OceanTech Acquisitions I Corp., 515 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor – Suite 8133, New York, New York, 10022 or (929) 412-1272. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this Filing is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this Filing.

No Offer or Solicitation

This Filing is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the Business Combination and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or exemptions therefrom.

Participants in Solicitation

OceanTech, Regentis and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from OceanTech’s stockholders in connection with the Business Combination. OceanTech’s stockholders and other interested persons may obtain, without charge, more detailed information regarding the directors and officers of OceanTech in OceanTech’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to OceanTech’s stockholders in connection with the Business Combination is set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus for the Business Combination. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Business Combination is included in the Form S-4, which includes the proxy statement/prospectus, and the definitive proxy statement, that OceanTech filed with the SEC. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described above. 

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Filing is provided for informational purposes only and has been prepared to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to the Business Combination and for no other purpose. No representations or warranties, express or implied are given in, or in respect of, this Filing. To the fullest extent permitted by law under no circumstances will Regentis, OceanTech, Merger Sub, Sponsor or any of their respective subsidiaries, interest holders, affiliates, representatives, partners, directors, officers, employees, advisors or agents be responsible or liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or loss of profit arising from the use of this Filing, its contents, its omissions, reliance on the information contained within it, or on opinions communicated in relation thereto or otherwise arising in connection therewith. This Filing does not purport to be all-inclusive or to contain all the information that may be required to make a full analysis of OceanTech, Regentis or the Business Combination. Readers of this Filing should each make their own evaluation of OceanTech and Regentis and of the relevance and adequacy of the information and should make such other investigations as they deem necessary. This Filing contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the completion of the Business Combination and the expected listing on Nasdaq, and OceanTech’s and Regentis’ expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this Filing. OceanTech and Regentis anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause OceanTech’s and Regentis’ assessments to change. These forward-looking statements, which may include, without limitation, words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will”, “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “might,” “continues,” “think,” “strategy,” “future,” and similar expressions, involve significant risks and uncertainties (most of which factors are outside of the control of OceanTech or Regentis). Factors that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement; (2) the risk that the Business Combination may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of the securities; (3) the risk that the Business Combination may not be completed by OceanTech’s business combination deadline; (4) the inability to complete the Business Combination, including but not limited to due to the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of OceanTech or Regentis for the Merger Agreement, to satisfy the minimum net tangible assets and minimum cash at closing requirements, to receive certain governmental, regulatory and third party approvals or to satisfy other conditions to closing in the Merger Agreement; (5) the failure to achieve the minimum amount of cash available following any redemptions by OceanTech’s stockholders; (6) the inability to obtain or maintain the listing of OceanTech’s common stock on Nasdaq following the Business Combination, including but not limited to redemptions exceeding anticipated levels or the failure to meet Nasdaq’s initial listing standards in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination; (7) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Business Combination on Regentis’ business relationships, operating results, and business generally; (8) risks that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of Regentis; (9) the inability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination and to realize estimated pro forma results and underlying assumptions, including but not limited to with respect to estimated stockholder redemptions and costs related to the Business Combination; (10) the possibility that OceanTech or Regentis may be adversely affected by other economic or business factors; (11) changes in the markets in which Regentis competes, including but not limited to with respect to its competitive landscape, technology evolution, or regulatory changes; (12) changes in domestic and global general economic conditions; (13) risk that Regentis may not be able to execute its growth strategies; (14) the risk that Regentis experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations after the Business Combination; (15) the risk that the parties will need to raise additional capital to execute the business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; (16) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination to achieve its commercialization and development plans, and identify and realize additional opportunities, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of Regentis to grow and manage growth economically and hire and retain key employees; (17) risk that Regentis may not be able to develop and maintain effective internal controls; (18) the risk that Regentis may fail to keep pace with rapid technological developments to provide new and innovative products and services, or may make substantial investments in unsuccessful new products and services; (19) the ability to develop, license or acquire new products and services; (20) the risk that Regentis is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; (21) the risk of product liability or regulatory lawsuits or proceedings relating to Regentis’ business; (22) the risk of cyber security or foreign exchange losses; (23) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (24) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties related to the Merger Agreement or the Business Combination; (25) the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic and response on any of the foregoing risks, including but not limited to supply chain disruptions; and (26) other risks and uncertainties identified in the Form S-4, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, and in other filings with the SEC made by OceanTech. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of OceanTech’s Form S-4 and definitive proxy statement, Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC with respect to the Business Combination, and other documents filed by OceanTech from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive, are provided for illustrative purposes only, and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither OceanTech nor Regentis presently know or that OceanTech and Regentis currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. OceanTech and Regentis anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause OceanTech’s and Regentis’ assessments to change. However, while OceanTech and Regentis may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, OceanTech and Regentis specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. Neither OceanTech nor Regentis gives any assurance that OceanTech or Regentis, or the combined company, will achieve its expectations. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements, and they should not be relied upon as representing OceanTech’s and Regentis’ assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this Filing. 

   

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

	OCEANTECH ACQUISITIONS I CORP.
Date: January 9, 2024	By:	/s/ Surendra Ajjarapu
		Name: Surendra Ajjarapu
		Title: Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

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