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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-25-112553"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BURU"
cik: "0001814215"
company_name: "Nuburu, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-09-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T08:56:26.775229+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Nuburu modifies terms for Tekne acquisition; phased 70% stake at $42M, funding EUR 40M working capital

## Summary
- Binding commitment letter executed Aug 27, 2025 for phased 70% stake in Tekne S.p.A. at $60M enterprise value (derived $42M for 70%).
- First stage: 3% equity in Sep 2025; second stage: 67% by end of 2025 with one-year exclusivity and option.
- Company to provide up to EUR 40M working capital: EUR 10.5M cash financing and EUR 30M inventory monetization via SYME.
- Formation of Tekne US JV (80% Nuburu, 20% Tekne) for defense products in the Americas; expected up to $7.5M revenue during Golden Power review.
- Second stage requires stockholder approval for >19.99% share issuance; definitive agreements and regulatory approvals still needed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-25-112553
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BURU
- cik: 0001814215
- company_name: Nuburu, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-09-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1814215/000095017025112553/0000950170-25-112553-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1814215/000095017025112553/buru-20250827.htm

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