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): June 9 2020
NOVUS CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | 001-39288 | 84-5042965 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
8556 Oakmont Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(317) 590-6959
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class |
Trading Symbol(s) |
Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
| Units, each consisting of one share of common stock and one-half of one redeemable warrant | NOVSU | Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | ||
| Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share | NOVS | Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | ||
| Redeemable warrants, exercisable for shares of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share | NOVSW | 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 x
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 June 9, 2020, Novus Capital Corporation. (the “Company”) announced that holders of the Company’s units will be able to separately trade the shares of common stock and warrants included in such units commencing on or about June 12, 2020. The common stock and warrants will be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “NOVS” and NOVSW” respectively. Units not separated will continue to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “NOVSU.” A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the foregoing is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statement and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
| Exhibit | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated June 9, 2020 |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| Dated: June 9, 2020 | NOVUS CAPITAL CORPORATION | |
| By: | /s/ Vincent Donargo | |
| Name: Vincent Donargo Title: Chief Financial Officer | ||
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVUS CAPITAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES SECURITIES TO COMMENCE SEPARATE TRADING
Indianapolis, IN. June 9, 2020 – Novus Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: NOVSU) (the “Company”) announced today that separate trading of its shares of common stock and warrants underlying the Company’s units sold in its $100 million initial public offering would commence on or about June 12, 2020. The common stock and warrants will be traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“NASDAQ”) under the symbols “NOVS” and “NOVSW”, respectively. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and warrants will trade. Units not separated will continue to be listed on NASDAQ under the symbol “NOVSW”
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these 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.
About Novus Capital Corporation
Novus Capital Corporation is a blank check company organized for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization, or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The Company is led by Robert J. Laikin and Larry Paulson, who have significant hands-on experience helping high-tech companies optimize their existing and new growth initiatives by exploiting insights from rich data assets and intellectual property that already exist within most high-tech companies. The Company intends to focus its efforts on evaluating business combination targets opportunities in the smart technology innovations market. Specifically, the Company intends to target companies that are at the forefront of high technology and are enabling the future evolution of 5G communication, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learning, hardware and software distribution and value-added customized logistics services. The Company is an emerging growth company as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements, including those set forth in the risk factors section of the prospectus used in connection with the Company’s initial public offering. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based, except as required by law.
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Media Contact:
Robert J. Laikin
robertjlaikin@gmail.com
317-590-6959