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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-037023"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ATHR"
cik: "0002026353"
company_name: "Aether Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-11T13:29:23+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-11T13:30:47.115436+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Aether Holdings acquires 60% of Noviant for $3.6M; also issues $1.5M note

## Summary
- Aether Compute acquired 60% of Noviant for $3.6M: $2.7M in restricted stock (686,823 shares) and $900k cash; closed Aug 7, 2026.
- Noviant becomes majority-owned subsidiary; founders retain 40% (Kevin Wang 20%, Jin Yi Wang 10%, Enbo Zeng 10%).
- Streeterville note: $1.62M principal ($120k OID, $1.5M proceeds), 8% interest, 18-month maturity, prepay at 110%.
- Note secured by first-position lien on assets, IP security, and guaranty from six subsidiaries; monthly redemptions up to $125k after 6 months.
- Transaction shares locked up: 50% for 6 months, 50% for 2 years; no registration rights.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-037023
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ATHR
- cik: 0002026353
- company_name: Aether Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-11T13:29:23+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.01, 2.03, 3.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2026353/000149315226037023/0001493152-26-037023-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2026353/000149315226037023/form8-k.htm

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