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 2023
Commission File Number: 001-40469
AcuityAds Holdings Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
70 University Ave., Suite 1200
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2M4
(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 [ ] Form 40-F [ X ]
INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Exhibit 99.1 of this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference as an additional exhibit to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-10 (File No. 333-256909) and Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-258901).
DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS REPORT
| Exhibit | ||
| 99.1 | Press Release dated June 20, 2023 |
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.
| AcuityAds Holdings Inc. | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| Date: June 20, 2023 | /s/ Elliot Muchnik | |
| Elliot Muchnik | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
EXHIBIT 99.1
AcuityAds Announces Company Name Change to illumin
TORONTO and NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AcuityAds Holdings Inc. (TSX:ILLM, Nasdaq:ILLM) (“illumin” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has changed its name to illumin Holdings Inc. (the “Name Change”). The Name Change was approved by the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and Nasdaq as well as the shareholders of the Company at the annual general and special meeting of shareholders held on June 14, 2023.
The Company expects that its outstanding common shares will commence trading on the TSX and the Nasdaq under the new name and trading symbol as of the open of business in the marketplace on June 21, 2023. The trading symbol for the common shares of the Company will remain the same, “ILLM”.
About illumin:
illumin is a journey advertising platform that enables marketers to reach consumers at every stage of their journey by leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms and real-time data analytics. The company’s mission is to illuminate the path for brands to connect with their customers through the power of data-driven advertising. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, illumin serves clients across North America, Latin America, and Europe.
Forward-looking information:
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and are subject to known and unknown uncertainties and risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company is not under any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein should material facts change due to new information, future events or otherwise.
For further information, please contact:
| Daniel Gordon Investor Relations Manager illumin 416-218-9888 investors@illumin.com | Babak Pedram Investor Relations – Canada Virtus Advisory Group Inc. 416-646-6779 bpedram@virtusadvisory.com | David Hanover Investor Relations – U.S. KCSA Strategic Communications 212-896-1220 dhanover@kcsa.com |