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): September 27, 2023
ALPHATIME ACQUISITION CORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Cayman Islands | 001-41584 | N/A | ||
| (State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS
Employer Identification No.) |
500 5TH Avenue, Suite 938
New York, NY 10110
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (347) 627-0058
Not
Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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 ordinary share, one redeemable warrant and one right | ATMCU | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | ||
| Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share | ATMC | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | ||
| Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share | ATMCW | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | ||
| Rights, each right entitling the holder thereof to one-tenth of one ordinary share | ATMCR | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
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:
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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 September 27, 2023, AlphaTime Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), notified American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, the trustee of the Company’s trust account (the “Trust Account”), that it was extending the time available to the Company to consummate its initial business combination from October 4, 2023, to January 4, 2024 (the “Extension”). The Extension is the first of up to three (3) three-month extensions permitted under the Company’s governing documents.
Pursuant to the terms of the Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, on September 27, 2023, in connection with the Extension, the Company’s sponsor, Alphamade Holding LP, deposited an aggregate of $690,000.00 (the “Extension Payment”) into the Trust Account, on behalf of the Company. This deposit was made in respect of a non-interest bearing loan to the Company (the “Loan”). If the Company completes an initial business combination by January 4, 2024, the outstanding principal amount of the Loan will be converted into shares of the Company’s ordinary shares. If the Company does not complete its initial business combination by January 4, 2024, the Company may only repay the Loan from funds held outside of the Trust Account.
On October 3, 2023, the Company issued a press release, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, announcing the Extension. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits. |
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated October 3, 2023 | |
| 101 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| AlphaTime Acquisition Corp. | ||
| By: | /s/ Dajiang Guo | |
| Name: | Dajiang Guo | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Date: October 3, 2023 | ||
Exhibit 99.1
AlphaTime Acquisition Corp. Announces Extension of Deadline to Complete Business Combination
NEW YORK, NY, October 3, 2023 — AlphaTime Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: ATMC, ATMCU, ATMCR, and ATMCW) (the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that, on September 27, 2023, it notified the trustee of the Company’s trust account that it was extending the time available to the Company to consummate an initial business combination from October 4, 2023 to January 4, 2024 (the “Extension”). The Extension is the first extension of up to three extensions permitted under the Company’s governing documents. In connection with such Extension, Alphamade Holding LP (the “Sponsor”) deposited an aggregate of $690,000.00 into the Company’s trust account on September 27, 2023, on behalf of the Company.
About AlphaTime Acquisition Corp.
The Company is a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While the Company will not be limited to a particular industry or geographic region in its identification and acquisition of a target company, the Company intends to focus its search on businesses throughout Asia.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the Company’s search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given as to the consummation of any business combination or the terms thereof. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and prospectus for the initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.
Contact:
AlphaTime Acquisition Corp.
Email: target@alphatimespac.com
Tel.: (347) 627-0058